Today I have a very important question for you: Are spray tans still in?!
On a recent girls’ day out, one of my friends noticed that a lot of the gorgeous young things were sporting the orange glow that can only mean one thing: a spray tan!
I was quite surprised, because I thought that spray tans had become a bit passé. There are many other types of tanning that could have taken the throne!
I’ve had a spray tan or two in my time. The hubster shouted me one to celebrate my 40th birthday; and I also had one before going on a beach holiday, so I could rock that bikini with confidence (needless to say, both of these occasions were several years ago now!).
The Oompa-Loompa look is not for me, so both times I chose “lightly glowing” rather than “irridescent orange”. And I did enjoy the lovely, healthy look (yes, I know, it’s bad that we equate tans with health, but we really do!) it gave to my complexion. It also helps to even out your skin tone and hide the white strap marks 😉 .
What I didn’t love however, was the feel of the spray tan on my skin. It’s kind of sticky, and I could almost feel my pores were screaming out for air!
Plus, to make the tan last longer, you’re supposed to use a special cleanser instead of soap, and I just never felt CLEAN the whole week or so it lasted.
Are Spray Tans Still In for Formals?
Not all that long ago, spray tans were an essential part of preparation for any formal or wedding (especially if you were in the bridal party).
But it doesn’t seem to be quite as popular these days. Mind you, I am probably basing my opinion on the fact that Miss 18 didn’t get a spray tan before her formal last year. She has lovely porcelain skin and thankfully decided to embrace it, rather than get a golden glow (check out some of her formal photos, here).
Maybe spray tans have just slipped off my radar, but they are in fact, still in! What do you think?!