Where to get a spray tan in Vancouver
Get that sun-kissed look on the rainiest of Vancouver days with a quick and easy, non-toxic spray tan. Whether you use an automatic booth or the airbrush method, you'll enjoy the glow of faux sunshine without the risk of skin damage. Here’s where to go in Vancouver to get your spray on – or, get the tan to come to you.
SunScape Tanning Studios
415 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2E6In addition to traditional tanning beds, this studio offers two sunless spray tanning booths: VersaSpa and Mystic Tan. VersaSpa gives you the option of an extended tan that sprays on clear and develops over 4-8 hours or an instant cosmetic bronzer for immediate results. Mystic Tan also offers an extended tan but with more custom options in shade, accelerator, bronzers and even scents.
Kix Tanning Salon
2803 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 3C5Kix offers the exclusive B. Brown Airbrush Tanning service by appointment only. They say this method, applied by a professional in a special booth, creates a consistent, realistic-looking tan and comes with a “no-orange guarantee.” In case you think the finished hue is too orange-y, they’ll give you a free session or a refund of your initial payment. They also offer VersaSpa sunless tanning for a quick and effective, all-over tan minus the damaging UV rays. The moisturizing sunless tanners include Aloe Vera and Vitamins A, E and C.
You Tan Studios
86 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1M7When you’re looking for a quick, safe and sunless tan, the organic spray tan at You Tan has you covered. Get a natural glow, customized to your preferred shade, with the added benefit of organic antioxidants like green tea, brown sugar and watermelon to help repair and nourish your skin. Their 100% vegan solution provides instant, streak-free colour in just six seconds for a professional-looking, even skin tone.
Absolutely Flawless
1938 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Z2Unlike many other tanning salons in the city, Absolutely Flawless focuses solely on airbrush tanning with no UV tanning beds. Technicians hand-spray their clients with a safe solution containing the active ingredient, dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which triggers a chemical reaction with the surface layer of your skin. You can expect your new sunless tan to last 3 to 10 days. Daily moisturizing and avoiding long soaks in the bath will help to extend the life of your tan.
Absolute Spa At Hotel Vancouver
900 Georgia St W Suite Lwr, Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6An elegant men’s concept spa in heart of downtown, Absolute Spa welcomes both male and female clients at the iconic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Treat yourself to a 15-minute Academy Award Full Body Spray Tan for a customizable and realistic-looking, non-toxic glow. Additional tanning packages include Top It Up, a 10-minute session to tan your arms, abdomen, chest and back, and Below the Button, a 10-minute session to target your legs and buttocks.
Fabutan / Hush Lash Studio
2915 West 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R3The largest indoor tanning company in the country, Fabutan has become a trusted resource for getting a good glow. In addition to their UV tanning beds, they feature Mystic HD Spray Tanning to create smooth and natural-looking faux tans. The benefits of this system include longer- lasting results, reduced odour, more natural colour and the moisturizing effect of aloe vera. You can customize your tanning treatment with bronzers, enhancers and fragrances.
Vancouver Spray Tan
Vancouver, BCWho knew you could get a tanning house call? This mobile tanning service offers convenience and social tanning opportunities. You can host a tanning party in the comfort of your own home and get the same professional results of a clinic. Vancouver Spray Tan offers classic and Malibu tans, depending on how dark you want to go. This cash-only service is available for booking in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam and Port Moody.
Tan on the Run
Vancouver, BCDespite turning down an offer of investment on the CBC program, Dragons' Den, Tan on the Run has successfully expanded its franchise operation to nine provinces and three other countries. This mobile tanning service comes to you for a quick and effective tanning experience in the comfort of your own home. Their customized colour ranges work for all skin tones and hypoallergenic, paraben-free, organic ingredients leave skin feeling good, too.
Tan De Soleil Sun Tan Studios Inc
210-911 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9The Vancouver location of Tan de Soleil offers the popular Mystic Tan spray tanning booth to help you achieve a flawless, sunless tan in minutes. Tans take 4-8 hours to develop after application and generally last about one week. To keep your glow going, they offer a Platinum Spray monthly package that entitles you to an unlimited number of spray tan sessions at a discounted rate. The salon recommends that you shower and exfoliate prior to your session, and avoid wearing perfumes, deodorant or lotions for best results.
