SPRAY TAN LEICESTER

The science behind spray tanning is wild! 🤯

This is a real situation from this week...

I had a regular client in for her tan. She visits me around 4–5 times a year, so I know how her skin usually reacts. As I was tanning her, I noticed something straight away.

I asked, “Are you around a week or two after your period?”

She looked at me completely shocked and said, “Yes! How did you know?”

I smiled and said, “Your tan told me.”

The way her skin was absorbing the solution was different. Her tan was developing much darker than usual, with a beautiful rich brown tone. This is something I’ve often noticed around ovulation, when hormonal changes can influence how the skin reacts to tanning.

Then, just two days later, another regular client came in.

This time I asked, “Are you 1–2 days before your period?”

She replied, “Exactly 2 days! How do you know the exact day?”

Again, my answer was the same...

“I can see it in your tan.” 🤙

Her skin wasn’t holding onto the colour the way it normally does. The tan looks much lighter than usually and, from my experience, tans applied 1–3 days before a period can sometimes fade faster or become patchier sooner (in 3 days! 😮)

Your tan can tell you more than you think. 🤎

Hormonal fluctuations can affect your skin’s pH, hydration levels, oil production, and the way DHA develops on the skin. That’s why your spray tan might look completely different from one appointment to the next, even when we use exactly the same solution.

⚠️If your body is fighting something from the inside, your tan can show it too. Maybe you’re coming down with a cold, recovering from being unwell, feeling run down, stressed, not sleeping well, or your immune system is working overtime. Suddenly, a tan that usually develops perfectly might process differently. Our skin is our largest organ, so it’s not surprising that changes happening inside our bodies can sometimes be reflected on the outside.

Spray tan artists... what’s your superpower? ✨

✨ Introducing Brazilian Tape Spray Tan ✨

Looking for ultra-crisp bikini tan lines without spending hours in the sun? ☀️

Meet the Brazilian Tape Spray Tan, an advanced spray tanning technique designed to create beautifully defined bikini tan lines inspired by Brazil’s iconic marquinha look.

Unlike traditional spray tanning, professional body tape is carefully applied to create perfectly customised tan lines with stronger contrast, cleaner edges, and a more symmetrical finish than a standard bikini spray tan.

Perfect for clients who love visible tan lines, holiday-inspired results, and a glamorous, high-definition spray tan finish. ✨

Now available at Spray Tan Leicester. If you’re searching for a Brazilian spray tan in Leicester, defined bikini tan lines, or a customised spray tan with sharp tan lines, this service was created for you.

Price: £57
📍 Leicester, LE2
📩 Book your appointment via website

This weekend, the A1 Tanning team had the pleasure of working at the NABBA North West Bodybuilding Show in New Brighton.

What an incredible event! The athletes brought amazing physiques, dedication, and passion to the stage, making the competition truly unforgettable. It was fantastic to be part of such a well-organised show and to help competitors look their absolute best under the stage lights. 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

A huge congratulations to all the athletes who stepped on stage, your hard work and commitment were inspiring to watch. 💪💪💪

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Top coat done 💪

Base coat done 💪

I remember when I first started my spray tanning journey. I couldn’t speak English, and communicating with you wasn’t easy. I had to rely on sign language and a lot of determination just to get through an appointment.

Sometimes when I watch videos of myself working, I can’t believe how much has changed. Not because of the tans I create, but because I spend the entire appointment talking, laughing, and connecting with you.

Running my own business has given me so much more than a career. It has pushed me outside my comfort zone, helped me build confidence, improve my communication skills, and grow as a person. Every challenge became a lesson, and every client interaction helped me become the person I am today.

Looking back, I realise that this journey was never just about spray tanning. It was about personal growth, resilience, and proving to myself that I was capable of far more than I ever imagined.

If you’re at the beginning of your journey and things feel difficult, keep going. One day you’ll look back and be amazed at how far you’ve come. 🤎

Brazilian Tape Spray Tan… maybe the next big tanning trend in the UK in 2027?✨

This technique is already popular in America, but honestly… I haven’t really seen anyone offering it in the UK yet. So of course I had to try it myself 😅

Over the years, I’ve had few girls asking to stay in their bikini during the spray tan because they wanted visible tan lines. The problem? Bikini straps move during the appointment, don’t stay perfectly in place and can ruin the final result.

So… I ordered Brazilian tape 🤙🤙🤙

A tape designed to stay perfectly on the skin during the tan and create those clean, aesthetic tan lines inspired by the Brazilian beach look ☀️

Today we are testing Brazilian Tape Spray Tan for the first time at Spray Tan Leicester… and honestly, I’m so excited.

Who knows… maybe me and my clients will start this trend in the UK first? 🇬🇧✨

I love bringing new ideas, techniques and worldwide tanning trends to my clients before they become popular. Because spray tanning is not only about colour it’s about confidence, feeling amazing and creating a whole vibe 🤎

Would YOU try Brazilian Tape Spray Tan? 👀

It’s Thursday… so here’s a little “spend the day with me” - reality check edition.

Being a full-time spray tan artist in the UK is not always as glamorous as it may look online. It’s a very seasonal industry, which is why I’m genuinely grateful for every single person who books with me, supports my business, recommends me, or even shares my work. 🤎

There were so many moments where giving up would’ve been easier. Long days, sacrifices, working when everyone else was resting… but I knew that if I didn’t push myself, neither me nor my business would be where we are today.

Some days are 20-hour days.
No proper breaks.
No time to eat.
No time to even sit down.

Some days are easier. Some days test me completely. But I know one thing for sure if I didn’t sacrifice so much over the years, neither me nor my business would be where we are today 💪💪💪

And honestly? I pay the price but I’m just incredibly thankful that I get to do something I truly love every day. ✨

3h Rinse time vs pale skin (48h after tan)

Over the years I’ve tested spray tan solutions from all around the world: UK, Australia, Canada and the US. Testing different formulas is honestly one of the best ways to keep learning and improving as a spray tan artist

When I test a solution, I pay attention to every detail. ➡️ Does the solution dry the skin and which ingredients may affect that?
➡️ Does it leave the skin hydrated and moisturised?
➡️ How does it react with leftover deodorant, skincare or sweat?
➡️ What does the final colour look like once fully developed? Does it pull yellow/orange or stay beautifully natural?

One thing I always pay attention to when testing spray tan solutions is whether the label claims are actually true… or just marketing

This is exactly why I love trying different solutions every single one teaches me something new about skin chemistry, ingredients and final results 🤎

Recently I’ve been testing the Signature Glow Rapid Rinse solutions: Violet Base and Clear Spray Tan Solution. Both are fragrance free and have a short, moisturising ingredient list, which I know many clients will appreciate, especially those with sensitive skin.

Very soon I’ll also be adding a clear, fragrance free solution to my menu for clients with sensitive skin or allergy tendencies 💪