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Sunless Tanning Information & Pricing

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What is an Sunless Tan?

Sunless Tanning

A sunless tan is a tan that is cosmetically applied rather than a traditional UV-based tan. At Exclusive Tans, you have your choice of a booth style application (Mystic Tan), or a Custom applied Airbrush tan. The Mystic tan is applied in a private booth. The solution is misted over you so that your tan is even and streak-free. The booth spray is quick and easy – youll be on your way in about 15 minutes!

In a Custom Airbrush session, a trained and certified technician sprays a DHA solution on you so that your skin looks perfectly tanned. Many customers prefer a more custom application. Either way, we have the sunless application for you!

Appointments

Want to set an appointment for Sunless Tanning in advance? Sunlesss Tanning is only available in the Castle Rock location.

To Schedule your own appointment for Airbrush Tanning in advance, click here to launch our appointment software.

If you're having trouble, please give us a call (303)-660-9135 and someone will assist you.

Spa Pricing

All Spa Services are priced using Spa credits. These work for Spa Services like Tanning Minutes work for tanning. They are sold in bulk and then used on any of the Spa Services. This plan offers the most flexibility for you as a customer while allowing us to expand our service offering without all new packages for each one. Tanning customers who own Tanning minutes may also use their minutes to purchase Spa Services.

Currently, Spa credits can be purchased individually for $10 each, or in multiples at a discount. The 'cost' for each Spa Service is as follows:

Service Pricing Minutes
Mystic Tan 3 Spa Credits 100 Minutes
Custom Airbrush Tans 4 Spa Credits 125 Minutes
Hydration Station Sessions 4 Spa Credits 125 Minutes
Body Wraps 7 Spa Credits 225 Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunless Tanning

Why would someone get an airbrush tan instead of a 'real' one?

There are several reasons why an airbrush tan might be the right choice for you.

  • Getting a traditional tan takes time. Depending on how dark you want to be, how light you are to begin with, and how long you want to hold that color, tanning takes time. If you don't have the time, (the class reunion is this weekend), or you don't want to invest the time for a single event (a wedding or Christmas party, for example), then an airbrush tan is a great alternative.
  • Some people are taking medication that does not mix well with UV-exposure. If your doctor has given you medication and specifically advised you to stay out of the sun, then you should avoid the UV exposure in the tanning beds. Your skin will react the same as if you'd gone outside. Sunless tanning is the only alternative for these customers and we're happy to help them look their best.
  • Many customers have started working on their tan (a traditional UV-based tan), but they have tan lines or a 'farmer's tan'. A touch-up session with our airbrush techs can even things out cosmetically, while you continue to develop great color in our tanning beds. In this case, we recommend a Custom Airbrush tan rather than the Mystic session.
  • Finally, even with all the new information published, a few people still have concerns about UV-exposure, and they prefer a cosmetic tan to a traditional tan.

Whatever the reason, we're here, we're trained, and we're looking forward to helping you look your best.

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How does sunless tanning work?

The active ingredient in any sunless tanner is DHA (dihydroxyacetone). It does not produce a 'real' tan by oxidizing melanin cells. It creates a tanned appearance by reacting with proteins on the surface of your skin to develop a bronze coloring. The DHA reacts with the amino acids and amino groups of the skin keratin, forming bronze-colored compounds. The process takes place on the outer layers of the epidermis. The development of color takes anywhere from 4-6 hours and the intensity is dependent on the formulation concentration of the DHA in the application product.

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How long does a sunless tan last?

A sunless tan will start to fade after 5-7 days. To extend the life of your tan an extra 3-5 days, use a moisturizer specifically designed for sunless tans. The generally contain a light bronzer, which will keep the color fresh and even.

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How dark can I get with a sunless tan?

That's entirely up to you. With a Mystic session, you can look sun-kissed, or with a Custom Airbrush tan you can take off the winter whites or look as though you've spent a week on the beach. Work with your tanning associate or technician to determine the look you want.

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How many sessions do I need to get a tan?

Typically, it takes only one appointment to get you the tan you’re looking for. Some people choose to schedule more appointments so that their tan is not 'instant'. They prefer to become darker gradually so that it seems more natural. Other people decide, after their first appointment, that they really want to be darker, so they schedule another appointment before their sunless tan starts to fade in order to increase their color.

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Do I need to make an appointment for a sunless tan?

It's always best to have an appointment. If you’re spontaneous or un-scheduled, the Mystic booth is at the ready, and as long as no one else has booked the room, you can use the Mystic on a walk-in basis. For a Custom Airbrush session, it's generally required to have an appointment. The technicians are on a schedule and the available appointments can fill quickly, so best to make an appointment. You're always welcome to call and check our availability or just walk in and take your chances.

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How long does it take for a sunless tan appointment?

If you are tanning in the Mystic booth, it's quick and easy, and you'll be on your way in about 15 minutes. The Custom Airbrush tanning session will take a bit longer. While it only takes about 10 minutes to spray you head to toe, we plan 30 minutes for your appointment to give you time to dry and dress. If you want to get a UV-tanning session together with your sunless tan (the "combo"), then plan a little longer, and be sure to note that in the customer comments section when you schedule your sunless appointment.

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I've decided that an airbrush tan will work best for me. How far in advance should I schedule my appointment?

Whether you are tanning in the Mystic booth or requesting a Custom Airbrush session, we recommend that you schedule your sunless tanning appointment 1-2 days in advance of your event or trip. This will give your tan time to set in, and we still have time if we need to fix a streak or touch up your tan. If you are experienced at sunless tanning, you can schedule your session closer to your event.

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How do I schedule an appointment?

It’s easy! You can set you own appointment on our website ExclusiveTans.net or give us a call at 303.660.9135. We only provide sunless tanning services at the North Castle Rock salon (next door to Applebee's).

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Do I need to pay in advance when I schedule an appointment?

Generally, we request that you either have some kind of package (tanning or spa) in order to schedule an appointment. If you don't, no problem, we may need to collect a credit card number to hold the appointment. There won't be any charge to your card unless you cancel without notice. When our sunless services are in peak demand, we've likely turned down appointment requests for the same time as yours and we may have scheduled staff to take care of you. We understand if you need to re-schedule and we appreciate the notice so that we can re-book our resources. When that doesn't happen, we need to be able to recover our costs. The fee to cancel without notice is $15.00.

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What does a sunless tan cost?

Both Mystic tans and Custom Airbrush tans are part of our Spa Service Package. Spa Credits are sold individually for $10 each or in multiples at a discount. A Mystic tan uses 3 Spa credits and a Custom Airbrush uses 4.

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I have a tanning package; can I use that to pay for a sunless tan?

If you have a minute package, you may use your minutes to pay for either a Mystic tan (100 minutes) or a Custom Airbrush Tan (125 minutes).

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Is the airbrush space private?

Definitely! Because we value your privacy and comfort the airbrush room is the most secluded, private room available in our salon.

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What should I do to get ready for my airbrush appointment?

The night before your airbrush appointment:

  • Shave or wax
  • Exfoliate. Spend a little extra time on dry areas, such as knees, elbows, feet and hands
  • Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!

The day of your appointment:

  • Come in to the salon with clean, dry, skin – no makeup and no deodorant/li>
  • If your appointment is in the morning, do not moisturize
  • If you appointment is in the evening, moisturize lightly in the morning, but do not reapply before your appointment.
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How do I take care of my sunless tan after my appointment?

  • Arrange your schedule so that you do not sweat or shower for at least 6 hours after your airbrush tanning appointment. Be sure, however, to shower no later than 10 hours after your appointment. Try to avoid sleeping overnight without showering after your appointment.
  • Do not worry if color is seen washing off in the shower. This is the toner, not your tan.
  • Do not moisturize, swim, or exercise until after your first shower.
  • Do not exfoliate for at least 48 hours after your sunless tanning application.
  • If the color starts to fade unevenly, or if the sunless tan needs a quick color pick-me-up, apply a spray-on self-tanner. We offer these in a variety of sizes to suit your needs.
  • Use Bronzing Powder to fill in any tan lines, accentuate color, and stay sun-kissed.
  • Use the Corrector Kit to remove any unwanted stains and correct over-saturated areas.
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What should I wear to the salon for my appointment?

Wear loose fitting dark clothes to and from the salon. Do not wear wool, nylon, or silk immediately after a sunless tanning application.

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What do I wear during my appointment

If you are using the Mystic booth, you may wear anything you like or nothing at all.

If you are getting a Custom Airbrush tan and you are female, you may wear nothing at all if you don't want lines. We provide paper undergarments if you prefer, or you are welcome to bring something you are comfortable in. Most women wear the paper thong and go topless for maximum exposure while maintaining a little modesty. If you are male, you must wear briefs of some kind.

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Will the solution stain my clothes?

No. You will see residue on the inside of your clothing immediately after your appointment, but it doesn't generally stain. To be safe, don't wear wool, nylon, or silk immediately after a sunless tanning application.

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Can I choose the technician for my appointment?

Absolutely! When you make your appointment, you can request a specific technician. Be advised that each tech only works certain days, so you may need to adjust your schedule in order to request a specific technician. All the technicians are women.

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I've used a sunless tanner that I applied myself, and it turned me orange. How can you keep this from happening with a sunless tan?

Many people have had this experience and are delighted to find out it's much less common in professional sunless tanning than in home applications. The active ingredient in sunless tanning is DHA. It's a sugar-cane based element that is common to all sunless tanning products. Very few people have an 'orange' reaction to DHA. Rather, the ingredients used to keep the DHA from settling or pooling in a lotion or cream, when mixed with the DHA can cause over-saturation, streaking, and an orange appearance. With airbrush tanning, as well as other commercial application methods, the DHA solution is not mixed with a lotion or cream. There is no opportunity for the product to 'settle' or the suspension to become pooled. The solution is 'misted' on you for more light and even coverage. The application method, combined with trained and certified technicians or professionally designed equipment, will give you a great natural-looking tan in only minutes.

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Can I get a sunless tan over a traditional UV-based tan?

Absolutely! A traditional UV-based tan takes time to develop. Airbrushing or sunless tanning will give you a tanned appearance sooner than traditional tanning alone. We offer a sunless 'combo' session; a regular tanning session followed immediately by a Mystic or Custom Airbrush session. The heat and UV exposure of the traditional session will open the pores creating the maximum saturation opportunity for the sunless solution.

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Can I go out in the sun with a sunless tan?

Yes. The UV light from the sun will not damage your sunless tan. However, the sunless tan does not provide any protection from the sun; it is purely cosmetic. Be sure to apply sunscreen with a sunless tan.

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