Why Should I Pay For a Custom Spray Tan?

By Michelle Sanders

Why would anyone ever pay so much money for a custom airbrush tan? I have a lot of people asking me this question every day in my business.

Well, I have to say, it does seem like a lot of money is "forked out" for a sunless tan that lasts 7-10 days on average. But, when you think of the costs to your health involved with UV tanning, the spray tan begins to look like a real bargain.

The primary ingredient used in spray tans is DHA(dihydroxyacetone). It has been FDA approved for this use for several years, and is generally considered to be safe by the tanning industry. For people who burn easily in the sun and for those who have a hard time tanning in the sun or tanning booths, spray tans offer a safe alternative.

Even for those of us who can obtain a tan relatively easily, spray tans can have enormous benefits over UV tanning. Just because a person can tan easily with UV exposure does not mean they are not doing considerable damage to their skin. A person in their 20's may not yet see the long-term damage associated with UV tanning, but we've all seen the 35-40 year old who has spend a lifetime in the sun. The increase in age spots, wrinkles, roughness of the skin, moles, and freckles all are a direct result of too much time in the sun. Tanning beds are no safer, either. They have the same problems associated with them as with outside sun exposure.



With custom airbrush/spray tanning, you get the best of all worlds. Spray tan booths, while better than UV tanning, can tend to give you uneven and orange color, because they are a one-size-fits-all approach. With custom spray tans, an airbrush specialist customizes your color and sprays it on your body evenly, fading it in the areas that would naturally be lighter even with sun tanning. It is the more expensive route to take, but over time and with repeated spray tans, can tend to last longer, especially with good maintenance, as discussed in my article, How To Maintain a Spray Tan.

So, the more you spray tan, the less expensive it becomes over time. Very often, you can purchase packages to help offset the cost as well. My company will offer discounts for multiple spray tans. I have spent upwards of $80-$100 a month in the past for traditional UV tanning booths. With traditional UV booths, I had to go to the tanning bed several times a month to maintain my color. With spray tanning, it is more expensive initially, but you can get a comparable color to UV tanning in 3-4 sessions a month. Some companies, including mine, offer mobile airbrush tanning services, which can also save you time and gas.

With the health benefits of spray tanning combined with the savings in time spent going to a traditional tanning salon, especially if you are using a mobile tanning company, as well as the gas savings, spray tans can become a cost effective way to maintain a beautiful, bronze color year around.

Michelle is a certified airbrush specialist as well as President and co-founder of Tantrix Tans in Las Vegas, NV. http://www.TantrixTans.com.

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