The only difference is time. The Original is a 12-hour solution with a shade that we customize for you. The Express is 1-4 hours depending on the desired color, we will help figure out what color you’re looking for which will determine your appropriate shower time.

We recommend exfoliating and moisturizing as much as possible until the day before your tan. We also recommend that you sugar/shave/wax prior to getting your spray tan. If you plan on getting your nails done, please do so before your tanning appointment.

We recommend you wear dark, loose fitted clothing as well as flip-flops and your hair off your shoulders. Please avoid any lotions/deodorant/moisturizers on the day of your appointment, as they may act as a barrier to the solution.

If you do Express we recommend you do a soft rinse with only water. Regular soap can disrupt the process of the DHA and can in turn make you feel not as dark as you would have liked. Also, we never recommend shaving right after a spray tan.

Your tan should last 7-10 days but this will be affected by how you take care of it. For example, too much time in the pool or hot tub can strip the tan off. Also putting on lotion once to twice a day will help keep your skin hydrated, happy and healthy. The healthier your skin, the better your tan will be.

There is a multitude of reasons this may happen. First, the skin is exposed to the most free radicals, and we wash our faces more frequently. Secondly, many women put on creams and lotions, anti-aging products and exfoliate as well, all that can strip your tan.

Item The DHA takes to your dead skin cells, resulting in a bronzing effect. Therefore, as your skin goes through its natural exfoliation process, these dead skin cells shed. It is important to note that not all skin cells have the same turn over rate. You may notice some skin cells have stayed “tanned” longer than others. This has no correlation to your airbrush technician or the solution. Keep in mind that this process tends to be a bit more noticeable when you choose a shade that is significantly darker than your natural skin color. However, you can try to avoid this by moisturizing every day as well as exfoliating prior to getting a spray tan.

The active ingredient, DHA, has never been tested extensively on pregnant or breastfeeding women. We recommend it is always good to check with your doctor, we also offer masks if you are concerned about breathing it in.

Some people believe that you can get a spray tan to perfectly “even out” a sunburn/tan. This is the one thing that we try to avoid and don’t recommend doing. Mainly because sunburns tend to peel which would leave you uneven in some spots.