Spray tan or self tanner?

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Apr 22, 2014

Claire G.

Bottom line: I want to be tan.
Which is better, a spray tan or self tanning lotion/mousse?

Apr 22, 2014

Claire G.

By spray tan, I mean going somewhere and getting it done.

Apr 22, 2014

Llesenia S.

Self tanning lotion!!

Apr 22, 2014

Claire G.

The only reason I'm thinking spray is because I'm so impatient and want instant results.

Apr 22, 2014

Cami F.

It really depends! If you are looking for an everyday tan, I would go with self tanning lotion. I find that it looks more natural and lasts longer. You do have to be careful about spreading it around elbows and ankles as it can cause awful stains if you aren't careful

Apr 22, 2014

Cami F.

Spray tans are okay but make sure you have a person do it, not the machine. Go to a place with good Yelp reviews. The spray tan place by my house can ask what kind of tan you want and formulate it for you, so try looking for places like that!

Apr 22, 2014

Claire G.

Are there spray tans that are brown as opposed to the orangey ones?

Apr 22, 2014

duffs g.

I think you should try it once, knowing you may be a little orange for a few days. that initial dramatic orange color dies down within a few showers. ull never know unless you try :-)

If you are looking into spray tans I would recommend Mystic spray tan. It is a booth, and as apposed to colours they have set shades to choose from. The carb based formula reacts to your ph levels and skin to allow you to achieve a tan as you would naturally in the sun (so no orange) it takes 24 hours to completely develop but you will see changed after 4 hours and it will continue to get darker afterwards, which allows for full control!

Apr 22, 2014

Shauna S.

Hmmm I've never gotten a spray tan but I think that might be a better option. Tanning lotion you have a better chance of streaking it since you're doing it yourself. I also found that when I used them and went swimming or in a hot tub the lotion would come off but it would leave patches all over my body.

Apr 22, 2014

Aime A.

I prefer self tanners, my favorite at the moment is Tanwise, the lotion, and you can get it at Sally's! :-)

Apr 22, 2014

Autumn M.

I love the spray tan I got a few days ago it didn't make me orange. What makes you orange is the balance of ph on your skin. So if you get a spray tan MAKE SURE they have a ph spray before the actually spray tan and then moisturizer. That's what the place I went to had and my tan turned out amazing.

Apr 22, 2014

Claire R.

Tanning lotion. I use gergens natural glow.

Apr 22, 2014

Kenna S.

Spray tan! There are now new machines where you can customize your tan, so you don't have to be orange! 💕

Apr 22, 2014

Katie C.

I trained in spray tanning and can honestly see where people are coming from... some can be quite Orange but if you have it where you are look for a spray tanned who uses suntana. it's brilliant and so natural... I wouldn't use anything else! x

Apr 23, 2014

Mia Z.

I bought a self tanner from Victoria's Secret and I love it! Its a lotion, it has the sparkle but when you put it on you can't really see it, you don't reek for hours after using it, I don't streak or get blotchy. It was the best $16 I ever spent:-)