The Perfect Glow, The Healthy Way: Custom Spray Tanning

Achieve a beautiful, natural-looking tan in minutes—without a single moment of sun exposure.

The Science of a Sun-Kissed Glow: Professional Airbrush Tanning

Columbia’s Destination for a Flawless, UV-Free Tan

Get that gorgeous, just-off-the-beach glow any time of year with a custom spray tan at Balance. As a leader in health-conscious aesthetic treatments in Columbia, SC, we offer a premium sunless tanning experience that provides a beautiful, even, and natural-looking tan without the harmful effects of UV radiation. Our certified technicians at our Shandon, Irmo, and Metabolic Health locations are masters of their craft, using state-of-the-art airbrush equipment and high-quality solutions to give you a flawless finish every time.

A professional spray tan is the only truly safe tan. Our tanning solutions use an active ingredient called Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a colorless sugar that interacts with the amino acids in the top layer of your skin. This reaction creates a beautiful brown color, mimicking the appearance of a natural tan. It’s a simple, safe, and effective way to achieve the radiant color you desire while protecting your skin from premature aging and the risk of skin cancer.

At Balance, we believe that looking good should always support feeling good. We’ve moved beyond the one-size-fits-all, orange-hued tans of the past. Our technicians will work with you to select a custom-blended color that perfectly complements your natural skin tone, ensuring your sunless tan is virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. It’s the perfect way to get a healthy, confidence-boosting glow for a special event, a vacation, or just because.

The 4 Core Benefits of a Professional Spray Tan

The Smart, Safe Way to Achieve a Beautiful Tan

A professional spray tan offers four key advantages over traditional tanning methods, providing a beautiful result without compromising your skin’s health.

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Instant, Natural-Looking Glow

Why wait weeks for a tan to build? A spray tan delivers a beautiful, streak-free result in a matter of minutes. It’s the perfect way to get an instant confidence boost before a wedding, vacation, or any special occasion, leaving you with a radiant, healthy-looking glow from head to toe.

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Completely UV-Free and Safe for Your Skin

This is the most important benefit. Unlike sunbathing or tanning beds, which expose your skin to harmful UVA and UVB rays that cause premature aging and increase skin cancer risk, a spray tan is completely safe. You can achieve the color you want without any of the damage.

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Fully Customizable for Your Perfect Shade

Forget the fear of looking orange. Our professional solutions come in a range of shades, and our skilled technicians can custom-blend a color that is perfect for your skin tone and desired level of darkness. Whether you want a subtle, sun-kissed look or a deep, tropical tan, we can create it for you.

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Evens Skin Tone and Conceals Imperfections

A professional spray tan can work wonders for your skin’s appearance. It can help to even out your skin tone, minimize the appearance of spider veins and stretch marks, and give your body a smoother, more toned, and slimmer look. It’s like an instant, full-body filter.

Your Spray Tan Questions, Answered

Everything You Need to Know for a Flawless Glow

How long will my spray tan last?

A professional spray tan typically lasts between 5 and 10 days, depending on your skin type, your pre-tan preparation, and your aftercare routine. The tan gradually and evenly fades as your skin naturally exfoliates its outermost layer.

Will I look orange?

Absolutely not. The dreaded “orange” look is a result of low-quality solutions with too much DHA or improper application. We use premium, professional-grade solutions with perfectly balanced color bases, and our technicians are trained to apply a light, even coat that looks completely natural.

How should I prepare for my appointment?

Preparation is key to a long-lasting tan. For the 24 hours leading up to your appointment, you should exfoliate your entire body, paying special attention to dry areas like knees, elbows, and ankles. You should arrive at your appointment with clean, dry skin, free of any lotions, oils, deodorants, or makeup.

How do I maintain my tan?

To get the most out of your tan, proper aftercare is essential. You should wait for the recommended time before showering (your technician will advise you). Moisturize your skin daily with a high-quality, oil-free lotion, and when you shower, use a gentle cleanser and pat your skin dry instead of rubbing.

Your Spray Tan Questions, Answered

Everything You Need to Know for a Flawless Glow

How long will my spray tan last?

A professional spray tan typically lasts between 5 and 10 days, depending on your skin type, your pre-tan preparation, and your aftercare routine. The tan gradually and evenly fades as your skin naturally exfoliates its outermost layer.

Will I look orange?

Absolutely not. The dreaded “orange” look is a result of low-quality solutions with too much DHA or improper application. We use premium, professional-grade solutions with perfectly balanced color bases, and our technicians are trained to apply a light, even coat that looks completely natural.

How should I prepare for my appointment?

Preparation is key to a long-lasting tan. For the 24 hours leading up to your appointment, you should exfoliate your entire body, paying special attention to dry areas like knees, elbows, and ankles. You should arrive at your appointment with clean, dry skin, free of any lotions, oils, deodorants, or makeup.

How do I maintain my tan?

To get the most out of your tan, proper aftercare is essential. You should wait for the recommended time before showering (your technician will advise you). Moisturize your skin daily with a high-quality, oil-free lotion, and when you shower, use a gentle cleanser and pat your skin dry instead of rubbing.

What to Expect: Your Spray Tan Journey

Your Simple Steps to a Perfect, Sunless Tan

Your spray tan journey at Balance is a quick, comfortable, and professional experience designed to give you a flawless, confidence-boosting glow.

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Step 1: The Consultation and Custom Color Selection

Your appointment begins with a quick consultation. You’ll discuss your desired level of darkness with your technician, who will then select or custom-blend the perfect shade to complement your natural skin tone.

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Step 2: Skin Preparation

You will be given privacy to undress to your level of comfort (disposable undergarments are provided). Your technician will then apply a barrier cream to areas that can over-absorb color, such as your hands, feet, nails, and any very dry spots.

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Step 3: The Airbrush Application

Your technician will expertly guide you through a series of simple poses as they apply the tanning solution with a state-of-the-art airbrush gun. The mist is fine and cool, and the entire application process takes only about 10-15 minutes.

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Step 4: The Drying and Development Phase

After the application, your technician will dry your skin. You can then dress in dark, loose-fitting clothing. Your tan will continue to develop over the next several hours. Your technician will give you specific instructions on when to take your first shower to reveal your beautiful, new glow.

Harmonizing Mind & Body

Your Healthiest Tan, Your Most Confident You

Ready for a radiant glow that is as healthy as it is beautiful? A custom spray tan at Balance is the perfect way to achieve a flawless, sun-kissed look while putting the health of your skin first. Let our expert technicians create your perfect shade. Schedule your appointment today and step into a more confident, glowing, and harmonized you.