Article: MIAMI GLOW — WHICH TAN FOR WHICH CLIENT? A guide to skin tones, undertones and DHA
MIAMI GLOW — WHICH TAN FOR WHICH CLIENT? A guide to skin tones, undertones and DHA
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Client skin / desired result |
Undertone |
Miami Glow choice |
Why / expected result |
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Very fair skin wanting a soft glow |
Pink, rosy, red |
13% DHA — Cocoa Base |
1 HR TAN Soft, natural caramel bronze without overwhelming fair skin |
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Fair skin wanting a natural everyday tan |
Pink, rosy, red |
13% DHA — Cocoa Base |
2 HR TAN Creates a polished medium bronze |
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Bride / bridal party |
Fair to medium skin tone if at current |
13% DHA — Cocoa Base |
2 HR TAN Beautiful softer bronze; ideal when the client wants colour without looking like they have had a spray tan |
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First-time spray tan client |
Fair to medium |
Any, but 13% is the easiest starting point |
90 MIN TAN Lets you build confidence without creating too much contrast |
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Fair client who loves being very dark |
Any undertone |
16% or 19% depending on desired depth |
90 MIN TAN Fair skin can wear deeper DHA — discuss the stronger contrast first |
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Medium skin with golden/yellow tones |
Golden, peach or yellow |
16% DHA — Violet Base |
2 - 3 HR TAN Violet cosmetic base helps visually balance excessive yellow/golden warmth |
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Naturally warm skin |
Warm / golden / peach |
16% DHA — Violet Base |
2 - 4 HR TAN Creates a richer, browner beach-bronze look |
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Olive skin |
Olive / yellow |
16% DHA — Violet Base |
4 HR TAN Excellent for producing a deep beachy brown rather than adding more golden warmth. *When left on for this amount of time, the bronzer will stain the skin also for the first few days. Double Whammy! |
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Medium skin wanting a noticeable tan |
Warm, golden / peach or olive |
16% DHA — Violet Base |
3 HR TAN Stronger bronze while still looking wearable |
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Regular spray tan client |
Medium / olive |
16% DHA — Violet Base |
2 - 4 HR TAN Ideal for clients comfortable with a noticeably bronzed result |
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Medium-deep skin wanting extra depth |
Neutral, mixed or warm |
19% DHA — Mixed Base |
2 HR TAN Gives substantially more depth and a richer chocolate finish |
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Client with both red and yellow undertones with no tan but wants DARK! |
Mixed undertone |
19% DHA — Mixed Base |
2 HR TAN - Mixed base is designed to create a more balanced colour direction |
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Dark skin type that wants a warm caramel glow only |
Natural Olive |
13% DHA — Cocoa Base |
6 HR TAN - Rich, caramel warm result. *When left on for this amount of time, the bronzer will stain the skin also for the first few days. Double Whammy! |
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Experienced client who always wants the darkest tan |
Any undertone |
19% DHA — Mixed Base |
2-4 HR TAN - Your deepest DHA option for maximum bronze |
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Client saying “I want DARK” |
Medium to deep, or experienced fair client |
19% DHA — Mixed Base |
2 HR TAN - Deepest, coolest chocolate-style result |
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Client wanting a soft holiday glow |
Fair to medium |
13% Cocoa |
2 - 3 HR TAN - More subtle, natural-looking depth |
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Client wanting “just back from the beach” bronze |
Medium / olive |
16% Violet |
3-4 HRS Rich beach-brown result |
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Client wanting deep chocolate bronze |
Medium to deep / experienced tanner |
19% Mixed |
4 HRS - Deepest and most dramatic option. *When left on for this amount of time, the bronzer will stain the skin also for the first few days. Double Whammy! |
PRO TIP: This chart should be treated as a starting guide, not a rule book. Always consider the client’s desired depth, previous spray-tan experience, development time and natural undertone before choosing their solution.
*may not stain on all skin types
