San Diego’s favorite full service spray tan studio

Welcome to Shade Collective

Prepare yourself for a major upgrade in your spray tan. We pride ourselves on not only using the highest quality, sticky, smelly & orange proof solutions but providing a don’t-lift-a-finger experience while we’re at it. If you’re looking for a studio that spends the extra time making sure nobody knows you’ve faked it, you’ve come to the right place.

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  • 1.Stay hydrated (drink more water) stay moisturized (apply more lotion) leading up to your session. The drier your skin the quicker it’ll fade.

    2.Thoroughly exfoliate from head to toe with a scrub, glove or mitt at least one day prior to appointment, making sure there is no residual self tanner or spray tan left.

    3.Schedule all regular hair removal, mani/pedis, massages and spa services at least one day before. Doing so after can cause tan to fade prematurely.

    4.Wear that SPF! Sunburns and spray tans are a no-no.

    5.Come free of lotion, deodorant, makeup & oils.

    -WHAT TO WEAR- we recommend bringing a dark and loose outfit preferably covering most of your skin. Think sweats, a baggy tee and sandals. Leave the bra and sneakers at home!

  • 1.Avoid moisture, getting sweaty or wet.

    2.Avoid skin to skin contact, please refrain from touching your skin with your fingers or other body parts until you’ve rinsed, that means partners and children too! If you’re sleeping in your tan wear long sweats and a long sleeve as to avoid skin to skin contact.

  • -When your recommended time comes hop in the shower making it quick (1-2 mins max), not too hot and free of soaps and hair products.

    -The cosmetic bronzer will wash away in the water, as soon as the water runs clear you can get out, use only your hands to wash off solution.

    -Pat dry and start moisturizing with a spray tan safe moisturizer.

    Rapid Tans - The life of a rapid tan is a bit different but please just trust the process. At first it will be a little too dark, after your rinse it will be a little too light and after 12-24 hours it will be fully developed and just the right color.

  • Extend the life of your tan with a self tanning lotion, tanning water or mousse.

    Excessive sweating will cause tan to fade, skip the sauna and hot yoga until your tan in gone.

    Switch to low support sports bras. Less surface area + less friction = longer tan

    Soaking in pools & hot tubs will fade tan prematurely.

    Use a lotion SPF instead aerosol as it is high in alcohol and very drying.

    When you’re ready to say goodbye to your tan simply exfoliate it off with an exfoliating mitt and book your next tan