A good spray tan should look like a week of sun, not like product sitting on your skin. We use Australian-made Tanzola and VANI-T solutions and choose the shade for your skin tone and the look you're after, from a light glow for work to a deeper colour for a wedding or holiday.
The salon is in Queanbeyan, just over the border, so a spray tan here is an easy trip from Canberra, Jerrabomberra or Googong.
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Who does your tan
Morgan, who owns Elements, trained in spray tanning with Tanzola and holds a Diploma of Beauty Therapy. Before she starts she'll ask about your skin, the event you're tanning for and how dark you want to go, then adjust the solution to suit.
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Express or classic
We offer two develop times. A classic tan develops on your skin for several hours before your first rinse. An express tan lets you rinse sooner, which suits a busy day or a tan before work. Morgan will tell you which option fits your plans and exactly when to shower.
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Getting ready for your tan
Your prep decides how even the colour looks and how long it lasts.
- Wax or shave at least 24 hours before. You can book waxing at Elements the day before your tan.
- Exfoliate the day before, paying extra attention to knees, elbows, ankles and hands.
- Arrive with clean, dry skin: no moisturiser, deodorant, perfume or make-up.
- Wear loose, dark clothing and loose shoes.
Our full guide covers how to prepare for a spray tan and what to wear on the day.
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Looking after your colour
Stay dry and avoid sweating until your rinse time. After that, shower in lukewarm water, pat your skin dry and moisturise every day. Skip long baths, saunas and chlorinated pools while the tan is fresh. Most spray tans last around a week, and good aftercare is what gets you to the end of it with even colour.
Weddings, formals and groups
We come to you
Tanning a bridal party or a group before a formal? We come to you with the same products we use in the salon. See mobile and group spray tans for travel fees and group bookings.
Mobile and group spray tansPrices and vouchers
An easy present
Express and classic tan prices are on our spray tan prices page. A tan also makes an easy present: gift vouchers cover any treatment and last three years.
Book your spray tan
Pick a time that suits you online, or call or text if you have questions about shades or timing.
Questions about spray tans
- How long does a spray tan last?
- Most spray tans last around a week. How well you prep, how often you moisturise and whether you swim or use a sauna all change how long the colour stays even.
- How do I prepare for a spray tan?
- Wax or shave at least 24 hours before, exfoliate the day before, and arrive with clean skin and no moisturiser, deodorant, perfume or make-up.
- What should I wear to my spray tan?
- Loose, dark clothing and loose shoes, so nothing rubs the tan while it develops.
- Are Tanzola and VANI-T Australian made?
- Yes. Both are Australian-made professional spray tan solutions, and we use them in the salon and on mobile bookings.
- When should I tan before an event?
- One or two days before suits most events. The colour has time to settle, you've had your first shower, and it's still fresh on the day.