In-Salon Spray Tan vs Self-Tan At Home
The results of our tanning products are equally beautiful whether in the salon or at home. It’s the application process that’s the key difference:
In a salon, you can get a full-body spray tan in about three minutes from a private, warm, spray tanning booth.
Click here to watch a quick video about what to expect! Then, find a spray tanning location near you.
Self-tan is just what it sounds like, a product you can take home and apply when needed at your convenience. VersaSpa products are made with premium, professional-grade ingredients for a natural-looking, beautiful tan!
Try both! Most people use a self-tanner between salon visits to maintain and extend the life of their tan.
Self-Tan Lotion vs. Self-Tan Spray
Both self-tan lotions and sprays will give you a full-body tan. There’s no wrong choice, it’s really just about preference!
Self-tan lotion is applied by squeezing the product onto an applicator mitt or hand and rubbing it into the skin in a smooth, circular motion. The VersaSpa Gradual Tanning Body Butter has the added benefit of a luxurious moisturizer.
Self-tan Spray is a micro-mist that is applied by holding the can 4-8 inches away from the skin and spraying in a quick, continuous motion. Then, blend with hand or an applicator mitt to get the best, even results. You’ll want to spray in an area like your shower so any overspray can be easily washed away. The VersaSpa Bronzing Mist Self-Tan Spray has the added benefit of quick and easy application.
Instant Tan vs. Gradual Tan

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There are two options for tanning, whether you are getting a spray tan in a salon or applying a self-tan product at home.
Instant Tan options have a bronzer and give you an immediate tan. After just one visit to the salon, or one application of self-tan spray or lotion, you can have a beautiful tan!
VersaSpa has formulated a few bronzer options, each designed to create a beautiful, natural-looking tan and rejuvenate your skin!
A Gradual Tan is a tan that will gradually develop 6-8 hours after application. This is a great choice for tanners who are spray tanning or applying self-tan product before bed and don’t need the immediate tan from a bronzer.
Our gradual tanning lotions hydrate and moisturize the skin while building a gradual tan when used daily.