Fear Not! A Spray Tan Doesn't Always Mean an Orange Tan!

One of my personal favorite new moments of 2011 was being reintroduced to my pals down at the Jersey Shore, I seriously can't get enough of those GTL-ers.  As my girlfriends and I gathered around the TV, eager to see what the season 3 opener had to offer, they kept pointing out to me that they were scared to try spray tanning for fear of looking "Snooki Orange".  Thats when I realized that most people don't know theres a right way to spray tan, and a wrong way!

Anne Hathaway's character in the movie "Bride Wars" clearly didn't do her tanning research!

Firstly, let me say that it is very easy to avoid looking cheez-puff orange and it all starts with picking the proper product/method.  To ensure a gorgeous faux glow, do your research and choose a brand and a salon that has a good reputation, like Mystic Tan.  Brands like Mystic are outfitted with the best technology and specialists who can ensure that you are using the correct color solution for your unique skin tone.  They also will help keep you from using too much solution or letting it overdevelop on your skin.

After spray tanning, you need to allow 6-8 for your tan to set on your skin before showering, however you're free to (and encouraged!) to shower anytime after that.  If you are applying your spray tan too often or letting it sit on your skin for too long, then you may cross over to the orange side, Jersey Shore style.  

Just remember that when it comes to spray tanning, as long as you're working with a licensed, trained professional, you won't have to worry about being day-glow-orange, all you'll have to worry about is how to best show off your awesome faux glow!