How Much Is a Custom Spray Tan in Jacksonville?

Many people ask us how much our service costs. Like with anything the price varies on the service but here is a quick idea of how Tan2you approaches our service menu and price point for northeast Florida.

Express Spray Tan

Full body spray tan includes travel time and ph balancing treatment if needed. May be rinsed 2-6 hours later, depending on product used and color desired. Good for active people, messy sleepers and the generally impatient.
$50

Classic Spray Tan

Full body spray tan includes travel time and ph balancing treatment if needed. May be rinsed 8-24 hours later, depending on product used and color desired. Perfect for evening appointments, first time or regular spray tanners. $40

Classic/Rapid Group, Per Person

Classic Spray Tan per person price for groups of three or more, host/hostess will earn $10 in Tan2you bucks per guest toward their spray tan and sunless skincare products. Allow 20 minutes per attendee, limit 8 people per group. Each guest will need to provide us with their contact info no later than 48 hours before the appointment so we can send pre-tan instructions and consent forms. Tan2you can bring "spray tan friendly party games" and can help with invitations if you wish! $30/$40

Classic/Rapid Package of 3

Three classic spray tans. Great for regular spray tanners and people preparing for a special event. Wedding example- Use for trial run, again two weeks prior and then final spray tan two days before the big event. $90/$120

Waist up or Waist Down

Tan from the waist up or the waist down with your choice of regular or rapid rinse solutions. Great for winter time or pre-vacation white leg syndrome. Includes travel time and ph balancing treatment. $15

Competition Tan or "Double Dip"

Two consecutive days of tanning for fitness, physique and bodybuilding competitions or for anyone who wants to be REALLY dark. For competition tanning we use IFBB approved Jantana Ultra Arena solution and provide complementary glaze for use the day of the show. For Double Dip we use Aviva 14% or St. Tropez Ultra Dark. The sessions are done over two consecutive days. Payment is made on day one. $80

For the best Mobile Spray tan in Jacksonville call or text TAN2YOU at 904-924-4618 and book today! We service clients within 15 miles of the Avenues Mall.

State of the Spray 2016

State of the Spray 2016

I’m always impressed with how Mike Melesky, owner of River City Personal Fitness in Ponte Vedra, keeps up with his monthly “State of the Gym” newsletter. Here is my stab at an update on the business side of Tan2you. It might only be once a year though, no promises on being as diligent as Mike!

The popularity of spray tanning in Jacksonville continues to grow. That being said, we have made a few changes for the coming year to take advantage of that popularity, to make things as easy as possible for our clients and to provide the highest quality products on the market.

First, and probably most important, we have shifted ourservice area north a bit. We will now have an expanded range in  Jacksonville. Current St. Augustine and Palm Coast clients- never fear! There will be no change for you whatsoever. We will, as always, be there for you whenever you need that golden glow~ please don’t hesitate to call or text if you have any concerns.

The new service area is 30 miles from the Avenues Mall. That gets you (more-or-less) south to the St. Augustine Outlet Mall and north to Regency Mall. We still never charge a travel fee for groups and parties outside this range. Want a spray tan party in Duval, Clay or St. John’s?? We have you covered!

Next, we are sadly retiring one of our solutions (not naming any names). Even though the final color and fragrance are dreamy, most clients didn’t like the ashy color of the temporary bronzer. We will be introducing a new line called St. Tropez. If you’ve ever sprung for the upgraded spray tan at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Spa this is what they use. Kate Moss is an aficionado of this sunless spray tanning solution and it has one of the deepest, prettiest bronze colors we’ve seen. It has a dark temporary bronzer and a lovely scent. No changes to the other solutions, Aviva Labs Hypoallergenic and Vani-T Velocity rapid rinse remain in our lineup.

Finally, We have updated our services menu a bit, reflecting the most popular services and removing a few people never use. Can you spot what changed?? Biggest new item is the addition competition spray tanning in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. We LOVE competition spray tanning! Having kind of stumbled upon this need last year, we did tons of research and talked to various athletes about their needs. We chose Jantana as our IFBB approved competition spray tanning formula and look forward to growing this part of our mobile spray tanning business in 2016.

Thank you to all our wonderful clients, guinea pigs and spray tan models. We can’t wait to see what the coming year brings for each of you and your families in the coming year! We humbly acknowledge we would not exist without you.

Tan2you 2015 Pricing

Many people ask, " How much does it cost to get a spray tan at home?" It can vary from place to place. (I've heard that Dante Fitzpatrick of Beach Bum in Manhattan charges upwards of $300 an onsite sunless tanning session). Here in Jacksonville and St. Augustine it's not quite that high. In north Florida it can be anywhere from $30 to $60 depending on if you're by yourself or with a group. Mobile spray tan artists typically give a price break if they tan more than one person at a time, be sure to ask about this when you book your appointment. It might just pay to invite a friend or two over and make a mini spray-tan party out of it! 
Typically upgrades like rapid rinse spray on tan formulas and body contouring will be a bit more. Some spraytan technicians will charge for tattoo stickers, prep spray, glitter, pasties and sticky feet. Tan2you includes these in our price. We also include the travel fee. We find that makes it easier for the client to just enjoy the tanning experience without having to do any crazy accounting magic at the end of the visit!

For the best Mobile Spray tan in St. Augustine call or text TAN2YOU at 904-924-4618 and book today! We service clients within 30 miles of the St. Augustine Outlet Mall.

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For the best Mobile Spray tan in St. Augustine call or text TAN2YOU at 904-924-4618 and book today! We service clients within 30 miles of the St. Augustine Florida Outlet Mall.

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Plan That Tan! Spray Tanning Tips for Brides, Part I

The fall Wedding Expo season starts this month and it has me thinking of brides and all the (wanted and unwanted) advice they get! I thought I'd make a bridal spray tanning tip sheet to hand out at the Tan2you booth so brides can refer back to it and "Plan That Tan!" Here is an expanded version Enjoy~

Plan That Spray Tan!

Spontaneity is great- especially on your honeymoon or at your wedding reception. Not so much though when it comes to your bridal beauty regimen. Having a plan will help things fall into place in a more stress free way during the little days leading up to The Big Day. Here is a guide for how to find a talented professional spray tanner, prepare for a custom handheld spray tan and ensure your tan develops perfectly.

Three Months Before- The Test Run Tan

Pick three to four certified spray tanners, don't waste time on self-tanners and spray booths for a wedding or special event tan. (Sorry, they have their place, but it's not at a wedding). Find your short list by doing some research. Ask your wedding planner, attend a Wedding Expo and look at online reviews. Any talented spray tan consultant will have photos of their work available on their website or by request. Include at least one or two mobile spray tan technicians in your list. Tanning at home or at your hotel is the best way to get perfect, photo ready results. More about that in Part III.

Making the Appointments

When you make your trial run appointments notice if the person on the phone asks you any questions. If not, ask a few yourself.

Try:

• What do I need to do to prepare?
• Is the person doing the tan spray tan certified? How long have they been spray tanning?
• Do you have a tanning solution for my skin type?
• Who is your emergency back-up?

You're looking for a couple things here. If the person booking the appointment isn't knowledgeable or helpful they should be able to get you to someone who is. Experience isn't always a good indicator of talent, but bad spray tan stylists don't last long- word gets out. Especially in a small town like St. Augustine! As the sole proprietor of Tan2you I have cultivated reliable back ups for when I get too swamped or, god-forbid, get sick. Every responsible salon or solo tan tech should have a back up technician! Finally, if they only use one type of solution on everyone take that as a warning. Tanning solutions should be tailored to the client's skin tone. Period. Click here to see where you fall on the Fitzpatrick scale: Fitzpatrick Skin Type Quiz. Stagger the appointments about two or more weeks apart.  

During the Spray Tan Appointment

Using the directions they gave you, prepare for your appointment. Common directions should be: 

• Shower before your spray tan
• Use no soaps or scrubs with oil, lotion or deodorant 
• Exfoliate, shave/wax

Take a full length before picture before you begin. If the wedding will be outdoors, take the photo outdoors.The spray tan consultant should spend some time with you before begin. No two people approach the appointment the same, but every consultant should take a moment to get to know their client and make sure they feel comfortable. Notice if they ask about any special skin concerns and discuss your expectations. You should also have a clear understanding of what to do after your tanning session before you leave the salon or the mobile spray technician leaves your home. If you ask questions, or ask for something to be corrected during or after the tan notice how they respond to feedback. This will be huge as the big day approaches and your tact, energy and patience are flagging. A tech that doesn't take feedback or questions well shouldn't work with brides.

After the Test Run Tans

Before and After Spray Tan

Take an "After" photo each time, preferably 48 hours after the appointment. Try to match the poses and lighting as best you can. Think of it like a science experiment! Write down anything you notice about each experience both positive and negative. Notice if the spray tan tech follows up the next day to see if you were satisfied. Pick your spray tan consultant based on how well you clicked with them and how well your tan turned out in the photos. Don't wait to book the bridal appointments. It's best to book two, one two weeks prior to the wedding and the final one two days prior to the wedding. If there was anything you didn't like about your trial tan discuss it and make sure it is improved upon next time. There are many brands, colors and application methods a spray tan stylist may have in their tool box. Finally, be sure to ask about any special offers for brides or bridal parties!