As Cardiff's leading professional spray tanning specialists, we are happy to answer your questions and make recommendations

Spray tanning is suitable for all ages and offers a quick, natural-looking golden tan.  It is a safe and easy alternative to potentially harmful sunbeds or messy, difficult-to-apply lotions and creams

Spray tanning is perfect for a pre or post holiday colour boost, parties, weddings or just as a great image enhancer! And it can last for 5-9 days!!

A fine fragrant mist of tanning solution is applied by a trained therapist and you can wear as much or as little as you wish during your treatment.  The mist dries on the skin within seconds and the tan develops over the next 6-8 hours

Tans & Hands use Celebrity Secrets spray tanning solution which has a shade to suit everyone - from light golden to tropical

We are stockists of Celebrity Secrets skin care products to enhance and prolong your tan

Tans & Hands are now pleased to offer St Tropez Creme Tanning

Using the famous St Tropez creme self tanning system you receive a relaxing body treatment and a fantastic natural looking colour.  St Tropez works with your own colours and tones therefore one product suits everybody.  Colour lasts up to seven days with the appropriate aftercare

Preparation for your tanning session:

Exfoliate thoroughly and moisturise the day before your tan is to be applied.  This will remove dead skin and provide a new, smooth surface for your tan

* Shave or wax and moistuirse the night before your application, not on the day!

* Remove contact lenses during your sessions

* Remove make-up, moisturisers, perfume and deodorant before your application

If you decide the use our automated booth we will give you advice on how to position yourself in the tanning cubicle.  It is recommended that you wear dark loose fitting clothing.  Solution washes out of most clothing very easily but tends to stain nylon and lycra materials, therefore dark coloured underwear is recommended.  be careful after your tanning appointment of wearing long boots as these can make your tan patchy on your legs

After your tanning session:

Leave your tan for at least 6-8 hours and overnight if possible before showering or taking a bath.  This allows your tan to develop

* Avoid wearing socks and shoes after your tanning session as this can inhibit the development of your tan.  Sandal and flip-flops are a good choice

* Avoid applying moisturisers and deodorants

* Avoid wearing tight clothing for a least 5 hours

* Vigorous exercise must be avoided for at least 5 hours as sweating can inhibit the development of your tan

* Don't shave until 12 hours after your treatment

* Don't sit on light coloured fabrics until you've showered or taken a bath as the colour guide can cause discolouration.

Remember: When you take a shower or a bath you will probably see some colour wash off.  Don't worry, this is quite normal as it is only the colour guide that the technician uses when the tan is being applied.  You will be left with a gorgeous tan

* Please note: These are general guidelines only.  Speak to our spray tan technicians for more details *