What is the Real Price of a Spray Tan?

Looking tanned is such a great feeling, isn't it?

There are three methods of getting that feeling.

1. Getting out into the sun. Great if you are young, and believe that all this hype about skin cancer has nothing to do with you. Goes hand in hand with high alcohol consumption, speeding and living on credit. It will catch up with you sooner than you think.

2. Solarium. Possibly a little more sensible solution if you take it easy, and build up your tan very gradually. Might lower your chances of getting skin cancer if you never burn, but if you tan regularly, it will definitely not save you from real bad skin damage and broken capillaries (very high temperatures boil blood in your capillaries- yuk).

3. Spray tan. A relative newcomer. It can take less than one minute to apply (in a booth), does not damage your skin in any way and saves you hours and hours on trips to and from solariums or lying on the beach.

Spray tanning seems to be such a great solution, so why doesn't everybody, who wants a tanned look, do it?

Judging from the reactions that I encounter at my salon, it seems mainly to be the cost. A single session can cost up to $70 in some places, the average being about $50.

Isn't it cheaper to go to the beach?

If you are asking this question, chances are, you are still very young. Look at your mum. She is probably spending hundreds, and hundreds of dollars per year trying to reverse the damage of frying on the beach in her youth. Unfortunately, our generation was told that getting suntan was healthy (whom can we sue for those lies?).

She also has to watch her skin very closely to make sure that she catches any cancerous changes early.

Solariums- a cheaper alternative?

Apart from also causing serious skin damage long term, how much does it cost in money terms?

A single session is on average about $15, so lets see:

To build up your tan safely: about 5 sessions, then two sessions per week to keep your tan that way.

First month: 9 sessions (5 to build up the tan+ 4 to maintain the tan) at $15 each=$135.

Subsequent months (8 sessions)=$120 per month

What about spray tan?

The beauty of this method is that if you spray tan regularly the skin gets used to the solution and then holds the tan much longer. You will need about 3 sessions 5 days apart to get your skin to this stage (but you will be wonderfully brown right after the very first session), after which (if you supplement your spray tan with tan extending products) you will only need a spray tanning session about every 2 weeks.

First month: 4 sessions (3 to get your skin used to the solution+ 1 to maintain the tan) at $50 each= $200 Subsequent months (2 sessions) =$100per month

So, after higher initial cost you will start saving money and definitely lots of time on trips to the salon. Of course down the track you will save yourself thousands and thousands of dollars on skin care products repairing sun damage.

Additionally, you will have a very low chance of developing skin cancer.

The above prices are a guide only, different salons will have different charges, but almost every salon will have packages, where you can save even more.

If spray tanning not only gives you a great tan, saves you from skin damage and cancer, but is also cheaper compared to other methods, does it not make sense to switch over ?

Go on. Do your skin a favour, and try spray tanning.

For advice and lots of spray tanning tips visit www.best-spray-tan-guide.com

Boshena is an owner of TanXtreme, a spray tanning studio in Byron Bay, Australia and author of spray tanning guide. Read it on http://www.best-spray-tan-guide.com

---

Non Prescription Cats Eye Contact Lenses - Animal Attraction!

Long gone are the days when a set of contact... Read More

An Introduction to Rhinoplasty

Nasal surgery (Rhinoplasty Surgery), the most common form of plastic... Read More

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)

In the following article we will attempt to shed some... Read More

Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses - More Style, Same Utility

At one time, promotions on television advertised a new, sexier... Read More

Cosmetic Chin Surgery - The Final Facial Touch

When either cosmetic or plastic surgery are mentioned to us,... Read More

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Search

The main problem is that of abundance. Finding an Orange... Read More

Anti-aging Skin Care Treatments: What to Do When that First Wrinkle Appears

There comes a time in everybody's life when we start... Read More

The Best Tan is a Sunless Tan!

Never used a sunless tanner? Don't sweat it?it's a no... Read More

Cosmetic Surgery Procedures - Buttock Lift

Every patient has their own individual needs for plastic surgery.... Read More

Tanning Beds for Sale

Ranging in price from a $150 to $50,000, tanning beds... Read More

Serious Skincare

Serious skin care vs. winter weather, cleansers, and stress. Serious... Read More

Botox® ? Fast And Effective But The Big Question Is Is It Safe?

Women are constantly seeking products to look younger and often... Read More

3 Easy Tips to Keep Your Skin Healthy

There are plenty of articles out there about what to... Read More

Rhinoplasty Before and After - Surgery and Recovery

Now that you have made the decision to undergo rhinoplasty... Read More

Mineral Cosmetics from the Dead Sea

Does the idea of using chemicals and preservatives on your... Read More

The Dangers of Plastic Surgery

There is very little in this life that comes without... Read More

Tanning Bed Pillows - A Great Addon to Your Tanning Bed Experience!

Remember the last time you were on a plain vanilla... Read More

Risks Of Tanning Beds - Not All They Are Hyped Up To Be

The risks of tanning beds aren't all that it's hyped... Read More

Can You Find Used Tanning Beds In The Classifieds?

Can you find used tanning beds in the classifieds? Yes... Read More

The Art Of Perfume Notes - What Are They?

When people hear the word 'notes' they often say "yeah... Read More

Help Prevent Wrinkles Through Dieting

How many times has your mother told you, you are... Read More

The Cost of Rhinoplasty

The cost of a rhinoplasty procedure can vary greatly from... Read More

The Best Self Tanning Lotion

Jeremy was the kind of guy who always wanted the... Read More

Miracle Spa In The Palm of Your Hands!

Dermaglow Miracle Spa, is a NEW range of organic and... Read More

Tanning Booths - Safer Than You Think!

Visiting a tanning booth to tan may be safer than... Read More

Revision Rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty occurs when any further surgery is required on... Read More

Tanning Salon Equipment

Tanning salons continue to be extremely popular in all areas... Read More

What Is This Passion for Tanning?

Tanned skin is very popular among gorgeous women. Everybody wants... Read More

Contacts, What a Dream

It all started when I was in second or third... Read More

Tips on Choosing the Best Skin Care Product for You

Your face is the first thing that people notice when... Read More

Its A Shame For You Not To Reduce The Appearance of Existing Signs Of Aging And Help Prevent ...

Countless people are now using an anti-aging complex that works... Read More

Where to Find Wholesale Hair Extensions

Many people turn to hair extensions to change their looks... Read More

Skin Conditions

Things that contribute to Poor Skin Conditions1.Antibiotics and alcohol lead... Read More