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There are many places to go when you want a spray tan to give you a little boost of color but the quality differs from one salon to the next. When you are trying to make your decision, don’t let price be your guide! There are some features that set spray tans apart that will make a huge difference in the way your tan looks.

• The Tanning Solution – Although nearly all tanning solutions contain the same active ingredient (DHA), they differ in the amount of the ingredient that makes your skin turn tan. Different solutions also contain a variety of other ingredients that may be bad for your skin or they can make it look and feel softer. Tamar Vezirian from Gotham Glow has created a unique tanning solution that contains nutrients that actually improve the health of the skin and contribute to a better looking spray tan.
• The Application – Some salons rely on automated machines that spray the tanning solution onto your body. Few people feel that this is the way to get the best spray tan when the process often results in white strips down the side of the body. In salons where technicians apply the solution using a handheld spray gun, the quality of the application relies on the handler’s skills. The best technicians have a reputation for their expertise, right alongside that of the salon.
• Convenience – Sometimes you need to get a spray tan and you don’t have a lot of time to spare. Preparing for a special event can mean running a lot of tasks with little time to spare in your schedule. A salon that offers a choice between express and traditional tans and/or offers mobile tans in addition to their salon services can help you fit tanning into your schedule instead of forcing you to sacrifice something else.
• Privacy – Everyone doesn’t feel comfortable about going into a salon and baring all while a technician sprays solution on their body. The best spray tan is one that offers you the choice of getting tanned in the privacy of your own home. You also have the choice of wearing a swimsuit or getting an all-over tan, depending on the preference and your need for privacy.
• Quality of Final Appearance – If you wanted an orangey, streaky tan, you would probably purchase a bottle of self-tanner from the store and spray it on yourself! When you go to a salon for a professional quality tan, you want it to be natural looking, without the sprayed-on look. Producing a natural looking tan that compliments every skin tone is the most important feature of the best spray tan.

Getting the best spray tan is probably going to cost a little more but the experience and the results are going to make up for the difference. You will get a natural looking tan that makes you look and feel your best.