Can You Choose Your Spray Tan Color? Here's How I Actually Customize Your Glow

Over the last few years, I've noticed something changing during consultations.

Clients sit down and tell me...

"I think I need the olive solution."

"I heard violet undertones are the best."

"Can we go as dark as possible?"

And honestly...

I love that people are excited to learn more about spray tanning.

Social media has introduced so many people to concepts like undertones, DHA percentages, clear solutions, rapid solutions, and color theory. That's a great thing.

But one of the first things I tell every new client is this...

Choosing a spray tan isn't like choosing a lipstick color.

It isn't about picking your favorite bottle.

It isn't about copying someone else's results.

It's about understanding your skin.

That's where my job begins.

My Job Isn't to Spray Everyone the Same

Every person who books with me is different.

Different skin tone.

Different undertones.

Different skin condition.

Different lifestyle.

Different event.

Different goals.

So why would everyone receive the same spray tan?

One of my favorite parts of every appointment is creating something that's completely customized.

Not because it sounds luxurious.

Because it's the only way I know how to work.

Your glow should fit you—not the latest trend on TikTok.

The Most Important Part of Your Appointment Happens Before I Ever Start Spraying

Most people think the appointment begins when I pick up my spray tan machine.

I don't.

I think it begins with our conversation.

Before I choose a solution, I'm paying attention to things most people don't even realize matter.

I'm looking at your natural skin tone.

Your undertones.

Your Fitzpatrick skin type.

Whether you have freckles.

Hyperpigmentation.

Dry skin.

Whether you're leaving for vacation tomorrow or getting married next month.

Whether you're planning to work out the next morning.

Whether you'd rather rinse in a few hours or sleep in your tan overnight.

Every answer changes how I think about your appointment.

That's why you'll never hear me recommend the exact same solution to every client.

Dominique's Note

The consultation isn't just a conversation.

It's one of the most important parts of creating a natural-looking spray tan.

The better I understand your skin, the better your results.

Why I Rarely Recommend the Darkest Option

This one usually surprises people.

One of the things I say most often during consultations is...

"I don't want you to look darker. I want you to look healthier."

Those two things aren't always the same.

A beautiful spray tan should complement your natural skin tone—not compete with it.

The most expensive-looking spray tans are usually the ones people never realize are spray tans at all.

People don't ask where you got sprayed.

They ask if you just got back from vacation.

Or they simply say...

"You look amazing."

That's always my goal.

Social Media Isn't Wrong... It Just Doesn't Know Your Skin

I actually enjoy watching spray tan education online.

There's so much great information being shared.

But social media gives general advice.

My job is to make it personal.

Maybe the olive solution looks incredible on someone else.

That doesn't automatically mean it's the best choice for you.

Maybe your favorite influencer sleeps in her spray tan.

That doesn't mean it's the right fit for your schedule.

Social media can introduce ideas.

A consultation turns those ideas into a customized plan.

That's the difference.

Every Solution Exists for a Reason

One of the questions I get asked the most is...

"Which solution is your favorite?"

My answer is always the same.

It depends on who's standing in front of me.

My Rapid Solution is perfect for clients with busy schedules, active lifestyles, or anyone who wants the flexibility of rinsing sooner.

My Clear Solution has become one of my most requested options because it's wonderful for clients with freckles, hyperpigmentation, or anyone who wants to continue their day without the cosmetic bronzer.

My Classic Solution is customized using your Fitzpatrick skin type and features NUDA's PowerGlow Complex to help support healthy-looking skin while your tan develops.

None of these solutions are better than the others.

They're simply designed for different people.

My job is choosing the one that's right for you.

The Goal Has Never Been Darker

If you've been sprayed by me before, you've probably heard me say this.

The goal isn't darker.

The goal is believable.

It's waking up, looking in the mirror, and seeing a version of yourself that looks healthy, rested, and confident.

I never want your spray tan to walk into a room before you do.

I want people to notice your smile.

Your confidence.

Your vacation glow.

You.

Because the best spray tan still looks like you.

Just a little more radiant.

Things I'll Never Do as Your Spray Tan Artist

There are a few promises I can make to every client.

I'll never recommend a solution just because it's trending.

I'll never skip the consultation.

I'll never rush your appointment.

I'll never recommend the darkest option if I don't believe it's the most flattering for your skin.

I'll never stop educating my clients, because I truly believe understanding your skin is just as important as choosing the right solution.

And I'll never treat your appointment like everyone else's.

Because no two clients are the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose my spray tan color?

Absolutely. We'll talk about the look you're hoping to achieve, and then I'll recommend the solution and depth that I believe will create the most natural, flattering result for your skin.

Can I request the darkest spray tan?

Of course. My job isn't to tell you no—it's to explain how different depths will look on your skin so you can make the best decision for your goals.

Why do you ask so many questions during the consultation?

Because every answer helps me customize your appointment. Your skin, schedule, event, and lifestyle all influence which solution and color will give you the best results.

Do you use the same solution on every client?

Never. Every Glow by Dominique appointment is customized. The right solution for one client may not be the right solution for another.

Final Thoughts

One of my favorite things about being a spray tan artist is that no two appointments are ever the same.

Every client has different skin.

Different goals.

Different stories.

That's why I don't believe in one-size-fits-all spray tans.

I believe in taking the time to understand the person standing in front of me.

Because at the end of the day, my job isn't to choose the darkest color.

It isn't to follow social media trends.

It isn't even to spray a beautiful tan.

My job is to create a glow that feels like it was made specifically for you.

When that happens, people don't see a spray tan.

They simply see someone who looks healthy, confident, and radiant.

And to me, that's what beautiful spray tanning has always been about.

If you're looking for a customized mobile spray tan in Venice, Wellen Park, Sarasota, Nokomis, North Port, Osprey, Englewood, or Lakewood Ranch, I'd love to help you find the glow that's right for your skin, your lifestyle, and your goals.