Frequently asked questions

A trained technician will customize the organic solution-based sunless spray tan formula to your specific skin type providing you with a natural looking tan for your skin type and undertone.  We will set up in a 4'x4' pop up tent with equipment designed to be used in the home.  No worries.  No mess.

Sunless tanners contain DHA (dihydroxyacetone) which reacts with the amino acids in the top layer of skin (your dead skin cells). DHA is derived from beet sugar and reacts with amino acids to make bronze-colored melaninoids.

Orange is a direct result of improper application. Spray tanning is a science as much as it is an art. At TanTara, we have 4 master certifications and understand there are appropriate DHA percentages for each skin type. I have been skillfully trained by the best in the industry and have many years of experience. There are also many different base colors that will compliment and counteract undertones in even the most difficult of skin types. I will take my time to get to know you and your skin so we can choose the best solution for your desired results that will produce the most natural outcome at any level, whether it is subtle glow or an island dark tan.

DHA (Dihydroxyacetone) is the active ingredient in our organic solutions, and has been approved by the FDA for over 30 years. The sunless airbrush tanning application is safe, effective and takes as little as 30 minutes from start to finish. The solution will take on average of 12-20 hours to fully develop and your tan will darken during this time, even if you have been instructed to shower in as little as 2 hours.

Tanning solution is airbrushed onto the skin in a fine mist, quickly dries and contains only water soluble bronzers. The tanning solution is water based and should not stain any clothing that it may contact. It washes easily out of clothing and other materials; it only reacts to human skin. Once your tan is fully developed and you have showered, your tan is set and it will not rub off on your clothes.

The length of time you will enjoy your tan depends on various factors. The primary factor is how well you prep your skin along with how well you moisturize with the appropriate products thereafter. Most clients enjoy their tan on average of 10 days before it naturally fades up to 2 weeks. The desired depth of color will determine how often you need to have it redone. As with any tan, the more you moisturize, the longer the life of your tan.

Sunless tanners are great for people with rosacea who want to hide the pink and red splotches caused by a flare-up. It is also a good camoflage for those with vitiligo, although they may need to tan more often, depending on skin color. Scars – if they get any color at all, it’s usually light. The newer the scar, the less color it will absorb. Old stretch marks will be covered by airbrush tanning. Newer ones won’t as much, but as they age and heal, they will disappear under your airbrush tan.

Spray tanning booths can produce poor results due to lack of customization and a onesize fits all approach with the solution used. Most solutions utilized in spray booths are only appropriate for darker skin types and can cause lighter skin types to turn brassy more easily. Airbrush tanning offers a customized solution and customized application, providing a flawless tan. No more self-applied orange, streaky self-tanners. No UV damage. Quick, flawless and very natural looking. That's why TanTara is consistently the best spray tan in Kansas City!

It is important that you exfoliate and shave no less than 24 hour prior to your spray tan, 48 hours if possible.  When you exfoliate, you are not only removing dry dead skins cells to create a nice smooth pallet of skin to receive the tan evenly so that it fades nicely, but you are also scrubbing away the amino acids on the upper most layer of your skin.  Those amino acids take 24 hours to replenish after you exfoliate.  Since your spray tan is a chemical reaction in the amino acids of your dead skin cells, you want that process to complete before you tan so you do not come out streaky or splotchy and so your tan develops properly.

It is also important that you DO NOT shower within 4 hours of your tan.  Water is slightly alkaline and throws off the pH balance of your skin.  It takes about 3-4 hours after a shower for your skins pH to return to normal so you do not pull brassy tones and your tan develops properly.

Please do not use Dove, Olay or bar soaps.  These will leave waxy barriers on your skin and prevent the absorption of your tan.  You will also want your skin to be free of deodorant, lotion, makeup and moisturizers for maximum results.