How to Keep Your Spray Tan Glowing Through the Holidays (Now Coming to Shawnee)
A great tan is not luck. It is a little prep, a little aftercare, and the right artist holding the airbrush.
The season of photos, parties, and standing in front of a camera is almost here, and nothing makes you feel more pulled-together than an even, natural glow. The best part is your can have it without a single minute in the sun. Here is how our custom spray tans works, how to make yours last, and some news we have been waiting to share.
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Spray tans are coming to Shawnee (and already glowing at the Plaza)
First, the news: custom spray tans are coming soon to our Shawnee location. They have been a client favorite at our Country Club Plaza location for a while now, and we could not be more excited to bring that same glow to Shawnee just in time for the holidays. If you are on the Kansas side, your standing tan appointment is about to get a lot closer to home.
What a custom airbrush spray tan is: the short answer
A spray tan gives you sun-kissed color without any UV exposure. Our artists hand-apply the color with an airbrush, so it is matched to your skin tone and blended evenly, with none of the orange or streaks that give a tan away.
The science is simple. Sunless tanners use an ingredient called DHA (dihydroxyacentone), which reacts with the amino acids on the outermost layer of your skin to create a temporary bronze. It is not a stain that sits on top, and it is not sun damaged. It develops over a few hours and then fades naturally as your skin renews itself.
At Horizon, we use NUDA spray tan solutions, which are vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated with skin-loving ingredients that hydrate while they color. Because we customize the DHA level from 6% to 18% you choose exactly how much color you want, from a soft, barley-there glow to a deep bronze, in either our Classic or Rapid formulas.
Why a spray tan beats the sun
Here is the part worth saying plainly: there is no such thing as a safe tan from UV. A tan from the sun or a tanning bed is your skin responding to damage, and the damage adds up as premature aging and skin cancer risk. This is why the American Cancer Society and dermatologists point to sunless tanning as the safer way to get the look of a tan. A spray tan gives you the glow with none of the UV.
One honest note so you can get the most out of yours: a spray tan is color only, not sun protection. Keep wearing a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher when you are outdoors, spray tan or not.
How to prep for your best tan
Ninety percent of flawless, long-lasting tan is what you do before you ever walk in. To ge the most even, longest-wearing color:
Exfoliate the day before or the morning of, focusing on the knees, elbows, ankles. And hands where color grabs hardest.
Shave or wax at least 24 hours ahead, not the day of, so pores have time to close.
Come with clean, bare skin. No lotion, oil, makeup, perfume, or deodorant on the day of your appointment. Those create barrier that keeps color from developing evenly.
Wear loose, dark clothing and flip-flops to your appointment so nothing rubs the fresh tan.
Not sure what your skin needs? Our artists will walk you through it. Prep is half the reason a professional tan looks so much better than a bottle at home.
How to make your tan last through the holidays
A spray tan typically last about seven to ten days, and with the right aftercare you can stretch every one of them, To keep your glow going through a busy season:
Wait to shower for the time your artist recommends, which depends on weather you chose the Classic or Rapid formula. When you do, keep the first few showers quick and cool, and pat dry rather than rubbing.
Moisturize morning and night. Hydrated skin holds color far longer than dry skin, which flakes and takes the tan with it.
Skip the long soaks. Hot baths, chlorine pools, hot tubs, and heavy sweating all break color down faster. Rinse and moisturize after workouts.
Be gentle. Avoid exfoliating scrubs, loofahs, and anything with a harsh cleanser between tans, since exfoliating is exactly how you take a tan off.
Rebook on a rhythm. The easiest way to look effortlessly glowing all season is a standing appointment every week to ten days, so you are always topped up, never patchy.
That last one is the secret. A tan is not a one-time event during the holidays, it is a small ritual, and it is a lot easier to keep up when it is already on the calendar.
Buy 4, get the 5th free
This is where the timing works in your favor. All September, book four spray tans and your fifth is on us. Bank them now and you have a glow ready for every event between Thanksgiving and New Year’s without scrambling the week of.
September offer: Buy 4 spray tans, get the 5th free. Stock up before the season fills up.
If tanning is already part of your routine, our spray tan membership keeps you glowing year-round for less. Ask us which option fits you best.
Where to book
Spray tans are available now at our Country Club Plaza location and coming soon to Shawnee, KS. Book your appointment online and we will help you find your perfect shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a spray tan last?
Most spray tans last about seven to ten days. How long yours lasts depends heavily on prep and aftercare, especially daily moisturizing and voiding long hot showers, chlorine, and exfoliating.
Will a spray tan make me look orange?
Not with a custom airbrush application. Because we match the solution to your skin tone and hand-apply it, your color looks natural and even. We also customize the DHA level from 6% to 18%, so you control exactly how deep the color goes.
How should I prepare for my spray tan?
Exfoliate the day before, shave or wax at least 24 hours ahead, and arrive with clean, bare skin, no lotion, oil, makeup, or deodorant. Wear loose, dark clothing to your appointment.
When can I shower after a spray tan?
It depends on whether you chose the Classic or Rapid formula. Your artist will give you an exact time. When you shower, keep it quick and cool at first and pat your skin dry.
Is a spray tan safe?
Sunless tanning is widely recommended by dermatologists as a safer alternative to UV tanning, since it colors the surface of the skin without DNA damage the sun causes. Keep in mind a spray tan offers no sun protection, so continue wearing SPF 30 or higher outdoors.
How do I keep my tan glowing through the holidays?
Moisturize daily, avoid long soaks and chlorine, be gentle with your skin between tans, and rebook on a regular basis. Our buy 4, get the 5th free offer in September is built exactly for this.
About Horizon Med Spa and Wellness
Horizon Med Spa and Wellness is Kansas City's premier destination for comprehensive aesthetic and wellness services. With two convenient locations in Shawnee, Kansas and the Kansas City Country Club Plaza, we combine cutting-edge medical treatments with personalized care to help you look and feel your best from the inside out.
Led by founder Kim Losik and our team of experienced providers, we specialize in hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, aesthetic treatments, and comprehensive wellness services.
At Horizon Med Spa and Wellness, we believe true confidence comes from feeling your best at every level. Whether you're seeking treatment for a specific concern or looking to optimize your overall health and wellness, our team is dedicated to creating personalized treatment plans that deliver real, measurable results. Schedule your complimentary consultation today and discover why Kansas City trusts Horizon Med Spa and Wellness for their aesthetic and wellness needs.
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