How to Choose the Right Spray Tan Solution for Every Client Skin Tone
, by Lynsey Bennett, 7 min reading time
As a salon owner or spray tan professional, one of the most important skills you can master is choosing the right solution for each client’s skin tone. When done correctly, it leads to flawless results, repeat bookings, and glowing word-of-mouth referrals. When done wrong? It’s the fastest way to lose trust.
At Lusso Tan, we work exclusively with green-based professional solutions, carefully formulated to complement a wide range of skin tones — especially those prone to redness or uneven pigmentation.
Here’s how to confidently match the right tan to every client, every time.
Why Green-Based Solutions Work for Almost Everyone
Green undertones in spray tan formulas are designed to neutralise redness and balance out pink tones in the skin. This makes them ideal for:
- Irish and UK skin tones (often cool or red-based)
- Clients with rosacea or flushed cheeks
- Fair clients prone to turning orange with the wrong tan
Green base = golden olive result = universal glow.
Understanding Skin Tones vs. Skin Depth
It’s not just about how light or dark your client’s skin is — you need to look at undertone:
- Cool/pink undertone: Green-based solutions are a safe bet
- Neutral undertone: Most solutions will work, but green offers a natural finish
- Warm/yellow undertone: Green still works beautifully for a golden result
With Lusso Tan Pro, you can offer Light, Medium, Dark, and Ultra Dark shades using one base solution — simply customised by deptht.
Our Salon Method: Custom Shade Matching Without Confusing %
In our salons, we don’t talk about 8%, 10%, or 12% DHA. Why?
Because most clients don’t understand it — and it doesn’t reflect how we actually control their result.
Instead, we offer:
- Light Tan – 6–7-hour development
- Medium Tan – full 8-hour development
- Dark Tan – 8 hours
- Ultra Dark Tan – 8 hours
By lowing the DHA and adding tanning accelerators your client is going to experience a longer lasting spray tan without compromising skin health.
All while remaining fully compliant with EU DHA regulations.
Bonus Tip: Prep, Prime and Educate
Even the best solution will fail without proper skin prep. For best results:
- Exfoliate 24 hours before
- Use Lusso Tan Primer before spraying
- Apply barrier cream to dry areas (elbows, knees, hands)
- Blend with a brush for a flawless finish
- Finish with drying powder where needed
Client education matters just as much as product selection. Be sure your clients understand how rinse time affects their result — especially if you’re using a rapid tan like Lusso Tan Express.
In Summary:
To confidently choose the right spray tan solution for every client:
- Stick with a green-based formula for the most flattering finish
- Use tan accelerators to adjust depth without needing multiple DHA strengths
- Offer rinse-time flexibility with classic and express options
- Educate your clients to build trust, confidence, and better results
With Lusso Tan Pro, one core solution gives you maximum versatility, less stock wastage, and a smoother service for every skin tone.
Want to stock Lusso Tan in your salon or order a pro sample?
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