When I have a client for spray tanning, I assess their skin type first and foremost. This allows me to decide on the correct shade of tan to suit, whilst at the same time paying attention to their requirements. Read on to find out your skin type and what shade of spray tan will look best on you for various occasions!!
Type 1
Celebrity Icon: Nicole Kidman...Cate Blanchette, Anne Hathaway.
Attributes: Very fair skin, never tans. Light blue, grey or green eyes. Blonde or light red hair. Pale skin that ALWAYS burns.
Ideal Shades of tan:
6% - 8%
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Celebrity Icon: Nicole Kidman...Cate Blanchette, Anne Hathaway.
Attributes: Very fair skin, never tans. Light blue, grey or green eyes. Blonde or light red hair. Pale skin that ALWAYS burns.
Ideal Shades of tan:
6% - 8%
PHOTO FROM: http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbook/Nicole+Kidman/S9C9aWD3ovx/Hair
Type 2
Celebrity Icon: Gwyneth Paltrow...Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore...
Attributes: You may expect Gwyneth to be a type 1, however there are subtle differences. Fair skin, does tan but quite slowly and with difficulty. Blue eyes, dark-blonde hair. Skin burns prior to getting tanned.
Ideal Shades of tan:
8% - 9%
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=gwyneth+paltrow+tan
Celebrity Icon: Gwyneth Paltrow...Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore...
Attributes: You may expect Gwyneth to be a type 1, however there are subtle differences. Fair skin, does tan but quite slowly and with difficulty. Blue eyes, dark-blonde hair. Skin burns prior to getting tanned.
Ideal Shades of tan:
8% - 9%
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=gwyneth+paltrow+tan
Type 3
Celebrity Icon: Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston.
Attributes: Medium skin, medium-brown hair, brown or hazel eyes and skin that can burn but will generally tan.
Ideal Shades of tan:
8% - 10%
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Celebrity Icon: Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston.
Attributes: Medium skin, medium-brown hair, brown or hazel eyes and skin that can burn but will generally tan.
Ideal Shades of tan:
8% - 10%
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Type 4
Celebrity Icon: Taylor Lautner, Jessica Alba
Attributes: Mediterranean skin, dark hair, brown eyes and golden skin that tans easily.
Ideal Shades of tan:
10% - 12%
http://www.gaiaonline.com/profiles/missyjennifer/14979846/
Celebrity Icon: Taylor Lautner, Jessica Alba
Attributes: Mediterranean skin, dark hair, brown eyes and golden skin that tans easily.
Ideal Shades of tan:
10% - 12%
http://www.gaiaonline.com/profiles/missyjennifer/14979846/
Type 5
Celebrity Icon: Rihanna, Tyra Banks, Halle Berry
Attributes: Naturally tanned skin that rarely burns, dark brown hair and brown eyes.
Ideal Shades of tan:
12 % - 14%
http://www.heshestats.com/rihanna-height-net-worth-age-body-boyfriend-birthday-weight/
Celebrity Icon: Rihanna, Tyra Banks, Halle Berry
Attributes: Naturally tanned skin that rarely burns, dark brown hair and brown eyes.
Ideal Shades of tan:
12 % - 14%
http://www.heshestats.com/rihanna-height-net-worth-age-body-boyfriend-birthday-weight/
Type 6
Celebrity Icon: Michelle Obama, Kanye West
Attributes: Black skin, dark brown hair and eyes with skin that darkens in the sun and only burns if left unprotected after long periods. When black skin is spray tanned, skin tone is evened really well even with a light percentage.
Ideal Shades of tan:
14% plus enhancer drops if required.
http://www.stylebistro.com/Celebrity+Black+Hair+Styles+Pictures/articles/BcsblWyHG7W/Michelle+Obama
Thanks for reading!! I hope this is helpful for you when choosing your next spray tan!
xxHollie xx
