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Rennyrenrennerson
Super November 2016

Self tanner vs spray tan vs tanning bed vs stay pale......

Rennyrenrennerson, on October 25, 2016 at 10:02 AM

Posted in Wedding Attire 57

What's your preference? Additionally: Self tanners out there.......what product do you find the best? Spray tanners.......how long before the wedding day should I get it done where it will still be there but not run off on my gown and have you ever had a reaction to it? ETA: please include do's and...

What's your preference?

Additionally:

Self tanners out there.......what product do you find the best?

Spray tanners.......how long before the wedding day should I get it done where it will still be there but not run off on my gown and have you ever had a reaction to it?

ETA: please include do's and don'ts with your preference if you have them. TIA

57 Comments

  • Cara
    Super November 2017
    Cara ·
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    I used to work at Sun Tan City and I can tell you those will be the best option for a spray. I've always been scared to get a spray because I don't want to be orange, but STC uses beet juice and walnut extract to make a beautiful brown shade.

    I would 100% do a trial run if you're going the spray route. Also, if you get a spray and it's terrible or its blotchy in spots use lemons. Lemon juice will help remove it

    More tips- it's worth it to purchase the primer lotion. it'll make the spray more even. Also, delay showering after for as long as you can. If i remember correctly the min is 8 hours but I'd wait as long as you possibly can.

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  • MNA
    Master April 2018
    MNA ·
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    I'll just stay pale. Self tanner/spray tans ALWAYS look fake to me, and I just burn/lobsterfy and then go back to pale if I try to tan.

    I like my pasty skin.

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  • kbb
    VIP October 2016
    kbb ·
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    Team pale. I never tan so if I looked back on my photos and was tan it would be weird.

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  • L
    Super October 2017
    Lisa ·
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    I'm going to get an airbrush spray tan. I've never gotten one before, so I plan on doing a trial at least a month before our wedding.

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  • Anne
    Master April 2017
    Anne ·
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    Stay Pale! Rock the natural skin tone you were born with Smiley smile

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  • TAP
    Master September 2018
    TAP ·
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    I like spray tans to even out a tan I already have. I don't recommend them when you are pale -- I did once and ended up a weird color....I guess it depends on where you go tho and the quality of their equipment

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  • L
    Dedicated June 2017
    Lexi ·
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    VersaSpa system if you can find somewhere that has one near you!

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  • BlueHenBride
    Master March 2017
    BlueHenBride ·
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    Pale! Why risk this?


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  • Sylvia751
    VIP November 2016
    Sylvia751 ·
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    I'm always on team stay pale.

    I can't tan for the life of me. I can lobster, though.

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  • Christinanyc
    Master December 2016
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    Spray tan all the way! Lol, never considered tanning beds since watching Final Destination lol! But I'm sticking to my natural color for my wedding just to avoid mishaps.

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  • Kayce
    Devoted March 2017
    Kayce ·
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    Ive done all of them. I definitely wouldn't use a self tanner for wedding day. I use it sometimes because it's cheaper and I can control the color. I use bare escentuals brand and LOVE it. I find Ive gotten better results on a spray tan with a technician rather than a booth.

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  • SJ
    VIP October 2017
    SJ ·
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    I HAVE to do a spray tan thanks to a strapless dress and some pretty crazy sports bra/bathing suit tan lines. I have really sensitive skin (like I break out in hives if I use any detergent or fabric softener with scent or dye and have to pre-request hotels wash my sheets this way) but I have never had a problem with any spray tan. I haven't had one in a while but I got one before my sister's wedding and think I did it about a week out. I would recommend doing some pre-wedding trial runs.

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  • Seale
    Master November 2017
    Seale ·
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    I say embrace the pale!

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  • TaylorMade2016
    Super October 2016
    TaylorMade2016 ·
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    I just got a spray tan today for my Friday wedding. It was my first time, but I have friends who do it and I asked a lot of questions first. I'm definitely not orange and I bought a little bottle of tanning lotion to continue to apply each day to keep the color. I put on clothes immediately following the session and the color has not rubbed off. I can keep you posted.

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  • Kristina
    Devoted March 2019
    Kristina ·
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    After being tested for melanoma twice, pale 100%. Embrace it girl!

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  • T
    Expert December 2019
    Tam ·
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    I dont tan but I also don't burn. I'd like to be tan but I don't think getting a spray tan and getting it all over my dress is worth being tan for a little while. Id definitely stay pale!

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  • Samantha
    VIP June 2017
    Samantha ·
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    Skip the tan. What if it comes out too dark or very unnatural looking or like previous people said it sweats off and stains your dress!! Remember your day the way you are. I say this also because personally I'd never get any kind of fake tan, in WA it would look wildly out of place lol

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