Sienna X Express Spray Tanning

Getting ready for a holiday, wedding, night out or simply fancy a healthy-looking glow? A professional spray tan is a quick and convenient way to add natural-looking colour to your skin.

At Beauty Essentials, we use the professional Sienna X Express Spray Tan, allowing us to tailor your tan from a subtle sun-kissed glow to a deeper bronze. The fast-developing formula can be rinsed off after as little as one hour, with your therapist advising you on the best development time for your skin tone and the depth of colour you would like to achieve.

The vegan formula contains skin-loving ingredients including Q10, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera and Green Tea, helping your skin feel moisturised and cared for while your colour develops.

Your tan may initially appear darker because of the guide colour used during application. Once this has been rinsed away, your true tan will continue to develop underneath, leaving you with an even, confidence-boosting glow.

How does Sienna X Express Spray Tanning work?

A fine mist of professional tanning solution is applied evenly over the skin. The temporary guide colour allows your therapist to see where the solution has been applied, helping to create smooth and consistent coverage.

The Express formula allows the depth of your tan to be controlled by how long it is left on before rinsing. A shorter development time creates a lighter glow, while leaving the solution on for longer produces a deeper result.

Your therapist will recommend the most suitable rinse time during your consultation. Once the guide colour has been washed away, the tan underneath will continue to develop over the following hours.

What will happen during my appointment?

Before your tan, your therapist will talk to you about the result you would like, your natural skin tone, any previous tanning experiences and whether you are preparing for a particular event.

You will be given privacy to change in our dedicated spray tanning room. Your therapist will then guide you through a series of simple positions while the tanning solution is applied evenly to your body.

The treatment itself is usually completed in around 15 to 20 minutes, although we allow additional time for your consultation, changing and ensuring the solution is dry before you get dressed.

A patch test is required 24–48 hours before your spray tanning appointment. We will arrange this with you when you make your booking.

When should I book my spray tan?

Although the guide colour is removed during your first shower, your tan will continue to develop afterwards.

For the best possible colour, we recommend booking your spray tan 48 hours before your event, as your tan will usually look its best two days after application.

For a wedding or particularly important occasion, you may also wish to book a trial tan in advance. This will allow you to see how the colour develops on your skin and decide on your preferred depth of tan.

How long will my spray tan last?

A Sienna X spray tan generally lasts for approximately five to seven days, although this will vary depending on your skin, preparation, skincare routine and lifestyle.

To help your tan last longer:

• Moisturise your body every day.
• Use a gentle body wash.
• Avoid body products containing AHAs or exfoliating acids.
• Avoid scrubs, exfoliating gloves and harsh body treatments.
• Pat your skin dry after showering rather than rubbing.
• Be aware that chlorine and frequent swimming can cause your tan to fade more quickly.

A top-up spray tan can also be booked within seven days of your original full-price treatment.

Does a spray tan protect my skin from the sun?

No. A spray tan changes the appearance of your skin but does not provide protection from ultraviolet radiation.

You should continue to follow normal sun-safety advice, including using a suitable sunscreen, seeking shade and covering your skin when the sun is strong. Spray tanning is a UV-free alternative to tanning in the sun or using a sunbed, but the finished colour should never be treated as sun protection.