Make sure your skin is completely clean and dry — no lotions, oils, or creams on the body or neck before your appointment. Avoid applying spray tan over active skincare ingredients like retinol or acne treatments, especially on the face — we usually recommend skipping facial tanning in those cases. Shaving or waxing should be done at least 2–5 days prior to allow the skin to fully settle. Freshly exfoliated, product-free skin will give you the most even and long-lasting result.

We customize tone, depth, undertone, and solution type for each client. No "one color fits all." Our organic formula has no color, no smell, and no bronze tint upon application. You can receive your spray tan and immediately go about your day without any transfer or residue.

For the most natural, even, and long-lasting glow, we recommend booking your spray tan 2 days before your event. This gives the color time to fully develop, settle into your skin, and soften into its most natural tone after the first rinse.

If you want the absolute freshest “just-tanned” look, 24 hours before is ideal. If you prefer a slightly softer, more lived-in glow, 72 hours before your event works perfectly.

Avoid scheduling too far in advance (more than 4–5 days), since the color naturally starts to fade gradually over time.

No. Our formulations are designed to match skin undertones and fade naturally.

All of our shades are designed to look natural and skin-like — we don’t offer extreme, bodybuilder-level dark tans.

Our darkest option is a Custom Double Dark, which gives a deeper, richer bronze, but still looks even, natural, and refined. The goal is a healthy, sun-kissed depth rather than an overly dark or artificial finish.

Typically 7–10 days with proper care.

Both Rapid and Custom spray tans last the same amount of time. The difference is not in longevity, but in how the color develops. A Rapid tan allows you to rinse sooner (typically 1–4 hours depending on your desired depth), while a Custom tan develops over a longer period (8–12+ hours). Once fully developed, both fade evenly over about 7-10 days with proper care.

Yes—custom, express, and organic solutions are available.

No. We do not perform full double-layer spray tans.

Norvell solutions are formulated to achieve their intended color with a single application. Applying a second full coat can interfere with the development process and often leads to uneven fading and a less desirable result.

If you'd like a deeper tan, we can select one of our darker formulas or make minor adjustments to certain areas when appropriate.

Please note that City Glow specializes in natural-looking spray tans and does not offer ultra-dark, competition-style, or bodybuilder-level results.

If a second full application is requested despite our recommendation, it will be treated as a second spray tan service and charged accordingly.

Organic spray tan develops into a very natural, soft glow. It’s especially suited for fair, porcelain skin — think a subtle, even tone enhancement rather than a dramatic color change. The result is light, fresh, and skin-like, not overly bronzed.

If you’re looking for a deeper, more noticeable tan, a Custom spray tan (like Double Dark) would be a better choice, as it gives a richer and more defined result.

Yes — both Organic and Custom spray tans follow a similar development window, with a minimum of 8 hours and up to 24 hours before rinsing. The key difference is in the formula and finish. Organic spray tans are clear (no bronzer), so you can go about your day without visible color transfer — ideal for work or daytime plans. They’re also considered a gentler option for the skin. However, because there’s no guide color, it requires more awareness during the development period.

Yes. Because the solution is clear, you won’t see where it’s applied — which means you need to be extra mindful during development. Avoid sweating, water exposure, or anything that could interfere with the tan setting evenly. Since there’s no instant color, you won’t have immediate feedback, so staying dry and careful is key. The final result is very natural, subtle, and even-toned — typically a softer, more “your skin but better” glow.

Our spray tans are designed to create a natural-looking, sun-kissed result rather than an extremely dark or bodybuilder-style tan.

We use professional Norvell solutions that develop into realistic, even color customized to your skin tone. While we offer deeper shades, our goal is always a natural-looking tan that fades evenly and beautifully.