'Tis the season...well, almost and with it comes holiday parties where you need on your game. I think we all can agree that everything looks better when you have that perfect golden glow. So what can you do to ensure you are looking your finest this magical time of year? photo cred: Bliss Tulle First, if the event is super important go ahead and put your skin in the hands of a PRO! Do your research and find a salon, if you haven't been or know of one, with great reviews and easy ways to book. However, if you're confident in your tanning abilities- go for it! No matter which route you choose ..read more

Ooohhh we are just so in love with our new promo video for the best shower buddy a sunless tan, and especially a Shady tan, can have. Check out our new commercial for Shady Rinse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0swUGiOGCoFeel free to share and subscribe to our channel for all the updates. More coming soon ..read more

We told ya we'd be back with another one! Always wanted to learn more about our scrubs or see them in action? Well, today is your day!  Check out our new commercial for The Shady Polish Collection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0rP1XMB94QFeel free to share and subscribe to our channel for all the updates. More coming soon ..read more

Are you a clothing store or brand looking to boost your next campaign? Check out our latest feature on Swim Week Calendar's blog. We gave them some of our top reasons why professionally finishing your model's skin will help your bikini's wow and sales grow! Check out the blog ,here! Photography: Leah Adkins Photography Hair: Charley Malone Makeup: Andrea Bounds Beauty ..read more

The Shady Sun Tanning Co. was the proud sponsor this year of DC Swim Week. The runway got Shady as models from all over the globe rocked various Shady looks, including the Shady Mist collection. Owner, Amanda Arnold, traveled to the Nation's Capital to personally tan all of the available models. "It was such an amazing experience to be apart of something local to our area to help brand the Mid-Atlantic as a beauty and fashion expertise destination," Amanda commented. The show consisted of an intimate first-look launch party followed by two full nights of shopping, entertainment, drinks and thi ..read more

Spray tanning isn’t anything new. It’s something men and women have been flocking to salons for years in order to obtain that instant gratification of beautifully bronzed skin. This form of tanning, however, is usually marketed towards lighter skinned people. Nothing wrong with that either, as spray tans help fair skin recapture their golden summer hues. But spray tan artists can't tell you how many times they we have heard an excuse not to sunless tan based off the person's ethnicity or natural skin tone. So, how do we as professionals educate our clients and potential new ones of the benefit ..read more

It it beyond no secret that almost every member of the Kardashian / Jenner clan is an avid supporter of sunless tanning. This certainly makes the queen of Instaglam, Kylie, no exception. One of our favorite clips of her is when she talks about her need for facial touch-up's with her spray tan. So true, especially for those of us who love our makeup. “I always get spray tans and if you get spray tans, you know that it kind of comes off on your face first,” Jenner explained. photo cred: Twitter @ABHcosmetics But why does our face fade faster for some of us? Well, for one, we are washing it more ..read more

You want a nice, summer glow — not to look like a glass of juice. Yup. We get it. Getting a tan shouldn’t be that difficult and the good news is that it’s not! It’s all about finding the right tan technician and having the right information. For those who are just beginning on their journey to tan, we’ve got the (g)lowdown on why your skin might be orange and how you can fix it. #1: There’s no such thing as too much tan, right? WRONG. Any good tan technician will tell you that only 50ml of solution can be absorbed by the skin at a time. If you use anything more than the recommended amount, it ..read more

Not all tans are created equal. Let's just say it. But how can you know if the glow you are after is the best?The easiest way is to make sure it's a professional-grade product. Professional products are only sold to those in the industry or who have been specially selected to learn the brand and uphold the standards. Professional-grade spray tan solutions are using the highest-quality ingredients, have done the proper Research & Development (R&D) testing, and are only sold on platforms available to pro's (aka typically not Amazon or eBay). R&D is especially important because it inv ..read more

What are you being for Halloween? Something funny? Scary? Sexy? Weird? Well no matter your flavor, one thing is for sure- healthy looking skin is in! Here's why you need to make sure your largest organ looks its best to help you win that sweet costume contest cash!* *No promises our tans will actually help you win- that's entirely on you, boo-boo. So work it! + Playing Make Believe Around here, we take full advantage of the holiday spirit- so go ahead, grab your best costume! From French maid to Wonder Woman to Hot Sauce Packets, a good sunless tan will help even out your complexion, minimize ..read more