Confused with what shade to spray your client in? Or maybe you’re new to spray tanning and you don’t know what to buy! Not to worry this is your guide to all things Naked Tan!
Before every spray tan it is essential you are colour consulting with your client, this means taking the time to assess their skin tone and their wants and needs.
At Naked Tan we have a shade for every skin tone, using the Fitzpatrick skin type chart we are able to determine the appropriate colour for your spray tan treatment.

Naked Tan solutions do not contain alcohol or parabens and are formulated with organic and natural ingredients so it’s quiet uncommon for anyone to have an allergic reaction to the Naked Tan solutions. However we do need to be aware that people can have allergies to even natural ingredients so if they are concerned you should always refer them to a qualified medical professional who can asses this for them. Naked Tan can provide you with a copy of the Material Safety Data sheet so the client can take this along to their GP with them. Like all professional treatments it is always recommended that salons carry out a patch test with new customers 24 – 48 hours before their treatment.

If the tanning solution looks green, rather than brown, it means something has happened to affect the natural colours in the solution.

If the client has traces of any products on the skin (deodorant, perfume, moisturiser) If the spray tan comes into contact with this product it can turn the bronzers in the solution to an off green colour on the skin.


Expiry – All Naked Tan solutions have a 12 month shelf life due to the active and natural ingredients. Manufacturing date is on the bottle. After this time the active ingredients and colour will begin to diminish. The solution must be used within 9 months of opening. There are 20 spray tan applications in a bottle of Naked Tan. An average business will use a 1 bottle within 3months.

Storage – Due to the active and natural ingredients, Naked Tan solutions must be stored below 25 degrees at ALL times. Best stored in the fridge over Summer time. Excessive temperatures will affect the active ingredients and also the bronzer colours. Solution stored incorrectly may result in  a change in the products colour and could result in under developed spray tan results..

Water – It is important to ensure that at no time does your Naked Tan solution come into contact with water. Water will contaminate the product, preventing it from developing and may also cause discolouration causing the product to turn green. The main reason the solution may come into contact with water is through the spray tan gun, it’s important that guns are completely dry before use. Even the smallest trace of water in the gun can contaminate the product. If this product is then poured from the gun back into the bottle it will contaminate the bottle. Always double check guns are dry before use by blowing air through them after cleaning and before the next spray tan.

A ‘patchy’ or 'streaky' result will relate to the individuals skin condition and not the product. The PH of the individual’s skin can affect how the tan develops, the length of time the tan has been left on the skin before showering will also impact. If the client has any dry areas of skin, or has not exfoliated prior to their tan, the tanning solution can grab to these dry areas leaving these area’s looking darker. To rectify this you can suggest the client exfoliate and moisturise the area and come back the following day for a very light spray to help even out the colour but you will not be able to even out completely.

An Individuals Skin – Any changes in the PH of the client’s skin may prevent the tan from developing as it normally would, in particular hormonal changes or medications can alter PH levels.  Clients should always arrive for their tan with clean, dry skin. A good tip is to offer a towel to freshen up before their spray tan if it’s a warm day and their skin feels warm and clammy.

Before & After Care – It’s important to educate your clients on before and after care for their tan as it can have a dramatic effect on the results achieved. You can refer clients to the Naked Tan ‘Tanning Tip flyers’ BEFORE: To ensure a tan that develops evenly the client should exfoliate and moisturise 12 to 24 hours before their tan. On the day of the tan ensure your client has not applied anything to their skin or had any other treatments such as waxing or massage which may leave a residue on the skin and create a barrier for their tan. AFTER: All Naked Tan solutions are true 2 hours tans so should be showered 2 hours after application (never longer than 4 hours) with an SLS free body wash, and always moisturise using the Goddess Crème de la Crème. After showering the tan will continue to develop for another 12 hours on the skin. Always recommend the Retail Range to help maintain your clients tan and ensure the get the best result from their treatment.

If the product appears to be running on the skin it maybe that too much product has been applied. This can be due to the spray gun being held too close to the skin, or the spray tan gun is being used on too high a setting. Please refer to:

Application – Naked Tan recommend 50mls of tanning solution per full body spray tan, this is on an average body size. Too little solution and the tan will not develop as expected, too much will leave the client feeling sticky and wet and the tan may over develop. Tanning equipment will vary but Naked Tan solutions should always be applied in one fine coat and you should be getting 20 tans per litre of solution. If you find you are getting more, or less, you may need to review how the tan is being applied and the settings that are being used on your equipment. Always remind their customer that the bronzer should be showered off after 2 hours, maximum 4, but the tan will continue to develop for up to another 12 hours depending. It is only after this time that clients may see their full development so a client should never be resprayed within this time frame.

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There are many things that can affect a tans development. First check that feedback has been received from more than one customer as individual skin types vary, then carry out a patch test. If the product does not develop during patch test refer to the below topics:

Age of the Product – All Naked Tan solutions have a 12 month shelf life due to the active and natural ingredients. After this time the active ingredients and colour will begin to diminish. For salons to get optimum results from their product we recommend using solutions within 9 months of opening, this ensures you are always using fresh stock. There are 20 applications in 1 litre of Naked Tan so an average business will use a 1 litre bottle within 1 to 2 months.

Application – Naked Tan recommend 50mls of tanning solution per full body spray tan, this is on an average body size. Too little solution and the tan will not develop as expected, too much will leave the client feeling sticky and wet and the tan may over develop. Tanning equipment will vary but Naked Tan solutions should always be applied in one fine coat and you should be getting 20 tans per litre of solution. If you find you are getting more, or less, you may need to review how the tan is being applied and the settings that are being used on your equipment. Always remind their customer that the bronzer should be showered off after 2 hours, maximum 4, but the tan will continue to develop for up to another 12 hours depending. It is only after this time that clients may see their full development so a client should never be resprayed within this time frame.

Storage – Due to the active and natural ingredients, Naked Tan solutions must be stored below 25 degrees at ALL times, best stored in the fridge over summer. Excessive temperatures will affect the active ingredients in the tan, and also the natural colours. Solution stored incorrectly may not develop and you may also notice a change in the products colour.

Water – It is important to ensure that at no time does your Naked Tan solution come into contact with water. Water will contaminate the product, preventing it from developing and may also cause discolouration causing the product to turn green. The main reason the solution may come into contact with water is through the spray tan gun, it’s important that guns are completely dry before use. Even the smallest trace of water in the gun can contaminate the product. If this product is then poured from the gun back into the bottle it will affect the rest of the that bottle. Always double check guns are dry before use by blowing air through them after cleaning and before the next spray tan.

Development time – Naked Tan solutions are all true 2 hour tans. This means for optimum colour the tan should be showered off 2 hours after application, using an SLS free body wash, and never left on the skin more than 4 hours as this may cause the tan to over develop. In the 2 hours prior to showering the client must avoid water and any activities that may cause them to perspire. This can be more challenging in hot weather but if the client’s skin is excessively hot, or they perspire just after their tan application it may prevent their tan from developing. Loose, dark clothing is recommended until it’s time to shower. Although the tan is showered off after 2 hours, the tan will continue to develop on the skin for up to another 12 hours depending on skin types. After 12 hours the final developed colour will be evident. Sometimes customers are concerned they have showered their tan off, reassure them they are only showering off their bronzer and they should wait the full development time for their true colour.

An Individuals Skin – Any changes in the PH of the client’s skin may prevent the tan from developing as it normally would. Many things can alter the PH of the skin but in particular look out for anything related to hormonal changes or if the client is currently on any medication. If the client has traces of any products on her skin (deodorant, perfume, moisturisers, etc) once the tan comes into contact with this product it can turn the solution an off green colour and may also prevent the tan developing. Clients should always arrive for their tan with clean, dry skin. A good tip is to offer a towel to freshen up before their spray tan if it’s a warm day and their skin feels warm and clammy.

Before & After Care – It’s important to educate your clients on before and after care for their tan as it can have a dramatic effect on the results achieved. You can refer clients to the Naked Tan ‘Tanning Tip flyers’

BEFORE: To ensure a tan that develops evenly the client should exfoliate and moisturise 12 to 24 hours before their tan. On the day of the tan ensure your client has not applied anything to their skin or had any other treatments such as waxing or massage which may leave a residue on the skin and create a barrier for their tan.

 AFTER: All Naked Tan solutions are true 2 hours tans so should be showered 2 hours after application (never longer than 4 hours) with an SLS free body wash, and always moisturise using the Goddess Crème de la Crème. After showering the tan will continue to develop for another 12 hours on the skin. Always recommend the Goddess Retail Range to help maintain your clients tan and ensure the get the best result from their treatment.

If after going through all of the above there is still a concern please call the Naked Tan customer service team on 1300 365 683 with the product name, batch number and customers purchase date. Naked Tan can look into it further for you to eliminate any product concerns.

Certain areas of the body are typically dryer, i.e. hands, elbows, knees and feet. As part of the Naked Tan experience the therapist should always apply a small amount of Goddess Crème de la Crème to hands, elbows, knees and feet prior to the spray tan to moisturise the area and avoid build up of tan. Before they come for their spray tan you should also recommend that clients exfoliate their entire body to remove dry skin, paying particular attention to these drier areas. Never spray the hands and feet with the same amount of product as the rest of the body, always pull the spray gun further away so only a fine mist falls on these areas for a natural result.

If the above has not been done and the tan has grabbed to dry skin in these areas recommend the client exfoliate the areas to reduce the colour more quickly.

With the correct before and after care a Naked Tan spray tan should last approximately 7 – 10 days. Anything that has an exfoliating effect on the skin will cause the tan to fade more quickly, for example swimming, activities that increase perspiration, massage, etc. If you are concerned that tans are fading more quickly than expected please refer to the following:

Age of the Product – All Naked Tan solutions have a 12 month shelf life due to the active and natural ingredients. After this time the active ingredients and colour will begin to diminish. For salons to get optimum results from their product we recommend using solutions within 9 months of opening, this ensures you are always using fresh stock. There are 20 applications in 1 litre of Naked Tan so an average business will use a 1 litre bottle within 1 to 2 months.

Before & After Care – It’s important to educate your clients on before and after care for their tan as it can have a dramatic effect on the results achieved. You can refer clients to the Naked Tan ‘Tanning Tip flyers’.

BEFORE: To ensure a tan that develops evenly the client should exfoliate and moisturise 12 to 24 hours before their tan. On the day of the tan ensure your client has not applied anything to their skin or had any other treatments such as waxing or massage which may leave a residue on the skin and create a barrier for their tan.
AFTER: All Naked Tan solutions are true 2 hours tans so should be showered 2 hours after application (never longer than 4 hours) with an SLS free body wash, and always moisturise using the Goddess Crème de la Crème. After showering the tan will continue to develop for another 12 hours on the skin. Always recommend the Goddess Retail Range to help maintain your clients tan and ensure the get the best result from their treatment.

Application – Naked Tan recommend 50mls of tanning solution per full body spray tan, this is on an average body size. Too little solution and the tan will not develop as expected, too much will leave the client feeling sticky and wet and the tan may over develop. Tanning equipment will vary but Naked Tan solutions should always be applied in one fine coat and you should be getting 20 tans per litre of solution. If you find you are getting more, or less, you may need to review how the tan is being applied and the settings that are being used on your equipment. Always remind their customer that the bronzer should be showered off after 2 hours, maximum 4, but the tan will continue to develop for up to another 12 hours depending. It is only after this time that clients may see their full development so a client should never be resprayed within this time frame.

An Individuals Skin – Any changes in the PH of the client’s skin may prevent the tan from developing as it normally would. Many things can alter the PH of the skin but in particular look out for anything related to hormonal changes or if the client is currently on any medication. If the client has traces of any products on her skin (deodorant, perfume, moisturisers, etc) once the tan comes into contact with this product it can turn the solution an off green colour and may also prevent the tan developing. Clients should always arrive for their tan with clean, dry skin. A good tip is to offer a towel to freshen up before their spray tan if it’s a warm day and their skin feels warm and clammy.

Storage – Due to the active and natural ingredients, Naked Tan solutions must be stored below 25 degrees at ALL times, best stored in the fridge over summer. Excessive temperatures will affect the active ingredients in the tan, and also the natural colours. Solution stored incorrectly may not develop and you may also notice a change in the products colour.

Water – It is important to ensure that at no time does your Naked Tan solution come into contact with water. Water will contaminate the product, preventing it from developing and may also cause discolouration causing the product to turn green. The main reason the solution may come into contact with water is through the spray tan gun, it’s important that guns are completely dry before use. Even the smallest trace of water in the gun can contaminate the product. If this product is then poured from the gun back into the bottle it will affect the rest of the that bottle. Always double check guns are dry before use by blowing air through them after cleaning and before the next spray tan.

If after going through all of the above there is still a concern please call the Naked Tan customer service team on 1300 365 683 with the product name, batch number and customers purchase date. Naked Tan can look into it further for you to eliminate any product concerns.

If you find product or water are leaking/dripping from your gun during treatment it may be due to the following:

Gun not dried correctly before use – always shake gun before screwing on the cup to ensure there is absolutely no trace of water inside the gun. Also ensure cup is dry.

Too much product filled in the cup - never fill the cup more than half way, refill the cup if needed.

The machine or gun has been used on too high a setting - this creates too much pressure in the cup. The maximum recommended setting for both your machine and gun is 3- 5. This can also be reduced depending on experience and speed of the spray tanner.

Tilting the gun too far during tanning – to ensure an even spray tan the gun should be kept as upright as possible throughout the spray tan. An area where people often find the tilt the gun at an extreme angle is at the feet, however the feet do not need to be sprayed directly. When you reach the angle, pull the gun away from the client’s body and overspray will fall on the feet to give a more subtle, natural looking result.

If you find the tanning solution is coming out unevenly on the clients skin, and it is not relating to the clients skin or preparation routine, it may be due to the following:

Gun not dried correctly before use – always shake gun before screwing on the cup to ensure there is absolutely no trace of water inside the gun. Also ensure cup is fully dry.

Incorrect setting on the gun or machine – always ensure the gun and machine are used on a setting no higher than 4. Check that the dial on the gun is set on a full number, if it is set in between numbers you will not get an even spray as it is not set correctly and the nozzle will be slightly closed.

Blockage or dirt in the gun – An obstruction or buildup of old solution within the gun will cause an uneven spray. Follow the cleaning and drying instructions for your gun. Guns should be cleaned at the end of each day to ensure no buildup of solution.

Blocked machine filter – If the machine filter is not cleaned regularly it will become blocked and prevent even air flow through the machine. To avoid this, ensure your machine filter is cleaned at least once a week, and more regularly if you complete a high number of spray tans daily.

Check the power cord is connected securely to the machine and the power point.

Test the machine in a different power point where another electrical item is working.

If the machine will still not turn on contact Naked Tan on 1300 365 683

We guarantee that this spray tanning system is in accordance with the statutory regulations. A guarantee of 1 year will be warranted against faulty workmanship and material with the proof of purchase by invoice or delivery note. Damage attributed to normal wear and tear or improper handling will be excluded from this guarantee. Damage caused by water will void this warranty. Excessive amounts of tanning solution found in the motor compartment of this machine will also void the warranty. The machine must be turned on and off using the machine’s control knob and not turned on and off at the wall as this will cause the computer program to trip and will void your warranty. The warranty period will commence from the date of purchase as per the tax invoice issued by Naked Tan or an authorized distributor.

Ideal for clients with fair skin and is extremely popular among brides as it gives a natural golden glow.

The shade favoured by anyone wanting a fabulous medium dark sunless tan! Tanned is a warm toned solution.

Perfect for olive or red/yellow base skin types. The Exotic Solution is one of our darker solutions providing an ash brown colour – up to 4 shades darker.

Chocolate is our dark solution, providing a deep chocolate brown colour up to 5 shades darker. Perfect for olive or red/yellow base skin.

Ultra Dark is our darkest solution in the range. Our only violet based shade that neutralises yellow/orange tones – up to 6 shades darker.

Naked Tan has released the World’s first 20 Minute wash and wear tanning solution. Get your glow on the go! Enriched with Argan Oil, Olive Oil & Aloe Vera to hydrate your skin while you wear the product.

NO CANCELLATIONS, NO LOSS OF BUSINESS with our Water Resistant Tan. Now you can get a tan rain, hail or shine! Get the Naked Tan you love with the added benefits. Not only is this product water-resistant but it’s enriched with Aloe Vera and Argan Oil to hydrate your skin.

Don’t Tone it, Tan it! Get tanned and trim in minutes with the Naked Tan Slimming Solution! This product will assist in promoting blood circulation for fat burning and assists in reducing the appearance of cellulite. Infused with Argan Oil, Wattle Seed Oil, Ginseng Oil and Peppermint- Feel the product tighten and tone as it’s applied.