Frequently Asked Questions

  • A custom airbrush spray tan in the studio. Includes disposable undergarments, hair net, full body drying powder, and nose filter. From consultation to the end of your tan, these appointments last around 20 minutes.

  • The ultimate bronze session! A customized luxury airbrush spray tan that also includes warm prep towel and hydration treatment to lock in the tan’s DHA and add additional hydration to the skin and make your tan last longer.

  • A custom airbrush spray tan in the comfort of your own home! We set up our spray tan tent and equipment wherever you want us—a hallway, kitchen, garage, etc. Never worry about the weather or hiring a babysitter. From setup to breakdown these appointments last around 40-60 minutes.

  • We are right inside the Young & Bloom Skin Spa at 130 Excelsior Ave Ste 106, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The spa-facing entrance from the parking lot may sometimes be locked. If it is, just walk around the sidewalk to the entrance on Excelsior Avenue - that door will be open during Saratoga Sun business hours.

  • During consultation, the client and technician will decide on a regular or rapid spray tan solution and the correct set time to achieve the perfect glow! Visit our care page for instructions on how to best care for the tan after.

  • The tan typically lasts 7-10 days with proper before and after care.

  • Please wear long, dark, loose fitted clothing and shoes to your appointment. Tight clothes can potentially cause unwanted lines and underdevelopment. During your appointment, women may wear as much or as little as you are comfortable with. Men will need to wear underwear or shorts.

  • 2 days before your main event is best. If you are getting a tan for a vacation, try and schedule your tan the day before your trip so your color is FRESH and can last as long as possible.

  • The only difference between a classic and a rapid rinse spray tan is the amount of time you must wait before your first rinse. 

    With a rapid rinse spray tan, clients are able to rinse off the bronzers anywhere between 1 and 5 hours, all depending on how dark they would like to be.

    With a standard rinse spray tan, the processing time is a bit longer. Clients must wait anywhere between 8 and 12 hours before rinsing the bronzers off. This is a great option for clients that get spray tans later in the evening and choose to process overnight.

  • Using a smaller airbrush gun with precision, this tan leaves your muscles looking more defined through shading, highlighting and special contouring. Used to enhance muscle tone and depth around your arms, legs, abs, chest, and even cheekbones. The main goal with contouring is to “define and not to “create”.

  • There is no “one shade fits all” around here! Every tan is customized based on your skin type and color goals using color theory and the Fitzpatrick scale.

  • No. Spray tans solution works by coloring the top layer of your skin. When you skin is sunburnt, even if you’re not peeling yet that layer is damaged, leading to a splotchy uneven tan.

  • All Aviva Sunless Tanning Solutions are

    • Natural-looking and long-lasting, Even fading, Oil-free. Fragrance-free, Alcohol-free, Erythrulose-free, Only made with FDA-approved Ingredients, PETA-approved, Composed of the highest quality, premium grade DHA, Water-based, Fast-drying, Vegan, Free of harsh dyes and chemicals, Nut-free, Non-comedogenic, Hypoallergenic, Formulated with long-term health in mind

    Worried about an allergy? Send us a message for an ingredient list of your perfect solution!

  • Spray tanning by use of DHA (active ingredient) is generally considered to be safe and has been FDA-approved. You may request measures to protect your mucous membranes and prevent inhalation. All ingredients used in this service are intended for cosmetic use and are generally regarded as safe (ingredient list is available upon request). Spray tanning does not provide protection from the sun and does not contain any SPF.

  • Look for a natural gel-based body wash with no parabens, sulfate, oil, alcohol or high fragrance. Some of our favorites are Method, Native, Raw Sugar, and Aveeno.

  • Cereve, Cetephil and Aveeno!

  • You should avoid working out for at least 24 hours after your spray tan. Sweating before your first rinse can interfere with how the tan develops.

    After the initial 24 hours and your first rinse, you can return to your normal workout routine. However, keep in mind that any activity that causes heavy sweating can shorten the life of your spray tan and may cause it to fade more quickly.

    To help your tan last as long as possible:

    • Pat skin dry after workouts instead of rubbing

    • Shower soon after sweating

    • Moisturize daily to keep your skin hydrated

    • Avoid tight workout clothing that may rub the skin