Professional Spray Tanning

A holiday glow without the airfare—or the UV.

Whether you are preparing for an event, heading away or simply feel your best with a little more colour, our professional spray tanning service delivers an even, natural-looking finish in minutes.

Your therapist will select a shade to complement your natural skin tone and preferred depth of colour—from a subtle sun-kissed glow to a richer bronze. Every tan is carefully applied by hand in a private, well-ventilated treatment room for balanced coverage and a polished result.

Allow approximately 20 minutes for your appointment.

How Does Spray Tanning Work?

A professional tanning solution is applied to the skin as a fine, controlled mist. Its active tanning ingredient, DHA, reacts with the outermost layer of the skin to gradually develop temporary colour.

A guide colour may be visible immediately after application, while your finished tan will continue developing over the following hours. Your therapist will explain exactly when to have your first rinse, as development times can vary between solutions.

How Long Will My Tan Last?

With the right preparation and aftercare, your spray tan will generally last around five to seven days. It will gradually fade as the skin naturally renews itself.

Exercise, perspiration, frequent showering, shaving, exfoliation and swimming in chlorinated or salt water can cause the colour to fade more quickly. Daily moisturising will help your tan remain even and extend its appearance.

Preparing for Your Appointment

Good preparation makes an enormous difference to the finished result.

• Exfoliate approximately 24 hours before your appointment, paying particular attention to dry areas such as the elbows, knees, ankles and feet.

• Complete any shaving, clippering or waxing at least 24 hours beforehand where possible.

• Arrive with clean, completely dry skin.

• Do not apply moisturiser, deodorant, fragrance, body oil or other skincare products before your appointment.

• Bring loose, dark clothing and open footwear to wear home.

• Avoid wearing light-coloured or delicate garments, as the temporary guide colour may transfer.

Body hair does not necessarily need to be removed before spray tanning. If you have particularly dense body hair, speak with your therapist so we can recommend the best preparation for an even finish.

What Should I Wear During the Treatment?

Your treatment is performed in complete privacy. You may wear your own dark briefs, or disposable underwear can be provided. Your therapist will clearly explain the application positions before beginning and will ensure you feel comfortable throughout the appointment.

Will My Tan Look Orange?

Our goal is a natural-looking result that complements your individual skin tone. Professional shade selection, controlled application and careful blending around the hands, feet, knees, elbows and hairline help minimise an overly warm, patchy or unnatural finish.

The guide colour may initially appear darker than expected, but much of this will rinse away to reveal the developed tan underneath.

Does Spray Tan Have a Smell?

You may notice a mild temporary scent as the DHA develops on your skin. This is normal and generally reduces considerably after your first rinse.

Can I Dress Straight Afterwards?

Yes. Once your tan is touch-dry, you can get dressed. We recommend wearing loose, dark clothing and avoiding tight waistbands, socks, enclosed shoes or anything that may rub against the skin while the tan is developing.

Some guide colour may transfer onto clothing or bedding, so avoid light or delicate fabrics until after your first rinse.

When Should I Book Before an Event?

For the most settled and natural-looking result, we recommend booking your spray tan one to two days before your event. This gives the colour time to develop fully, be rinsed and soften into its finished shade.

If this is your first spray tan or you are preparing for an especially important occasion, consider booking a trial tan in advance.

Spray-Tan Aftercare

For the best possible result:

• Avoid showering, swimming, exercise and excessive perspiration until your recommended development time has passed.

• Keep the skin dry and avoid washing your hands during development where possible.

• Have a brief, lukewarm first rinse and avoid vigorous scrubbing.

• Pat your skin dry rather than rubbing it with a towel.

• Moisturise daily to help the tan fade gradually and evenly.

• Avoid exfoliating products, long hot showers and frequent swimming if you wish to prolong your colour.

A spray tan creates temporary cosmetic colour only—it does not provide protection from the sun. Continue using sunscreen, protective clothing and shade whenever you are outdoors.

Is Spray Tanning Suitable for Everyone?

Please let us know before booking if you have asthma, respiratory sensitivities, known allergies, highly reactive skin, an active rash or broken and irritated skin. During application, it is important to follow your therapist’s directions to avoid breathing in the mist and to keep the solution away from the eyes, lips and other sensitive areas.

Ready to glow? Call Mens Body Works on (03) 9429 5400 or book your spray tan online.