FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Airbrush tanning is a form of sunless spray tanning. The solution includes a cosmetic bronzer that gives the client a “just off the beach” look instantly. The ingredients in the sunless cosmetic bronzer are similar to those used in cosmetic foundations or powder bronzers. The DHA, or dihydroxyacetone, is the active ingredient that interacts with the top layer of your skin cells to produce the tan. After 24 hours your results are a natural looking tan for up to 7 days.

DHA (dihydroxyacetone) is a colorless chemical derived from sugarcane that interacts with the amino acids in skin cells to produce a brownish color appearance. DHA is Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for cosmetic use. DHA has no known toxicity.

The process takes about 10-15 minutes, however we book clients for 20 minute appointments. This allows us to discuss the options that would best suit your needs, answer any questions you have, and review the procedure to be sure you are comfortable before the application. This also gives us enough time to advise on any products you may need and for checking out after the session.

The 3 golden rules... SHOWER. SHAVE. EXFOLIATE. We advise refraining from using any type of lotions or perfumes the day of the appointment to be sure that there is no barrier on your skin. Shaving, waxing or any other form of hair removal should take place 24 hours before a spray tan. The hair follicles need time to close up.

During your session, you have the option of wearing undergarments, swimsuits or going topless. Whatever you are most comfortable with. We also provide disposable thongs, hair covers, hair ties and Sticky Feet (to keep your soles from getting tan). Please note that our sunless tech applying the tan is male.

Darker colored, loose fitting clothing is best after you get sprayed. We also advise to go without or with a looser fitting bra for a few hours afterward to avoid creating tan lines. The solution will can transfer slightly to clothing between the time of your appointment and when you rinse. off. The cosmetic bronzer will wash out of all materials except for silk or nylon blend material, which is why we recommend wearing loose clothing that is darker in color.

For all but the Express Airbrush Tans you should wait 24 hours (or overnight) after your session to rinse. This will result in a completely even tan that will last 7-9 days with proper maintenance. Our most popular options are the "Express" formulas. These are very convenient for those that prefer to rinse off sooner. 🕓 The Venetian Express tan allows you to rinse off in 1-hour for a light, 2-hours for a medium or 3-hours for a dark tan. 🕝 The EVOLV Express tan allows you to rinse off anytime after 2-hours and the darkness level is not based on 1-3 hour rules that apply to the Venetian Express.

Please wait for 24 hours before working out. Rinsing off prior to working out is ideal. Be aware that the active ingredient in spray tanning requires up to 24 hours to fully create the tan appearance. The pH of the skin is a vital factor in the development of your spray tan. An increase in pH can cause the tan to have an unfavorable result.

The best time to get sprayed before any event is 1-3 days prior. The tan will be the most consistent for the first 4 days, and then begins to gradually fade after that.

DHA is FDA approved for cosmetic use and only penetrates the outermost layer of the skin. There is no evidence that DHA is harmful. However, we do recommend that you consult with your physician first. At Uptown Sun Studio we are equipped with state-of-the-art filtration machines and ventilation to make your experience the most comfortable.

The most important thing to remember is that sunless tanning solution does NOT contain any UV protection/sunscreen. You will still be able to develop a tan naturally in the sun, but you can still have overexposure as you normally would. Seawater, chlorine and hot tubs can accelerate the fading of the tan so a waterproof lotion based SPF is recommended.