Will a Spray Tan Turn You Orange? A Professional Explains

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One of the most common concerns people have before booking a spray tan is simple:
“Will I turn orange?”

The short answer is no, not when your spray tan is done professionally and customized correctly.

Why Do Some Spray Tans Turn Orange?

Orange spray tans are usually caused by one or more of the following:

  • Using the wrong solution for the client’s undertone
  • Applying a solution that’s too strong
  • Poor skin prep (product buildup, residue, dry patches)
  • Over-application or rushed technique
  • Low-quality solutions

These issues are common with DIY products or inexperienced application.

How Professionals Prevent Orange Spray Tans

A professional spray tan artist evaluates:

  • Your natural skin tone
  • Your undertone
  • Your lifestyle and aftercare timing

From there, the solution is customized and applied evenly to ensure a balanced, natural result.

What a Natural Spray Tan Should Look Like

A professionally applied spray tan should:

  • Fade evenly
  • Match your undertone
  • Look bronzed, not orange
  • Enhance your skin, not mask it

Is Spray Tanning Safe for Your Skin?

Yes. Sunless tanning is a safe alternative to UV exposure and is preferred by clients who care about skin health and aging.

The Bottom Line

Orange happens when spray tanning is done incorrectly.
Glow happens when it’s done right.

Choosing a professional spray tan ensures results that look natural, healthy, and confident. Privé Beauty Lab is a mobile spray tan service located in the northwest and north shore suburbs of Chicago who is well-versed in natural, glowing spray tans. Let us know if we can help.

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