Tanning Services For Events

Competition Sprays

Competition Color

Image Sun is your premier choice for bodybuilding, figure, bikini, and fitness competitions. We understand your competition spray tan is the finishing touch to months of hard work at the gym and the final step before going on stage. Our highly skilled spray tan technicians will create a custom solution for your skin type to ensure a smooth, even-looking tan. We aim to ensure athletes receive a perfect stage color that will enhance and showcase the individual's hard work and dedication. When perfection counts, rely on us to provide you with that winning look.

Before Your Session

Shower: We recommend showering before your arrival for optimal results. Avoid using Dove or any “moisturizing” soap. The ingredients will clog your pores and leave uneven patches.

Manicure and Pedicure: Due to the strength of the product, a clear coat on your fingernails and toenails prior to your first appointment is necessary.

Exfoliate: This process will remove dead cells from the skin’s surface to help in the natural renewal process. We suggest a product that is designed specifically for sunless tanning

Shaving/Waxing: Any regular waxing or shaving should be done 24 hours prior to your spray

Cosmetics: To insure color and fade, please Avoid using the following prior to your Sunless/Airbrush session:

Make-up
Perfume
Cologne
Lotions
Deodorant

What to Wear

Clothing: We provide our guests with disposables to wear during their customized airbrush session. We recommend that you wear dark, loose-fitting clothing or swim trunks with the same coverage as the trunks you will use for your competition. Turn clothes inside out so you do not get seam lines. Wear open-toe shoes when weather permits. If it is raining, we recommend wearing long sleeves, loose pants, socks, shoes/rain gear.

NJ state law requires that undergarments be worn during an airbrush session.

Important! You cannot have any contact with water. If you want to work out, you cannot sweat profusely and must avoid cardio. The color will not take to your skin if you do any cardio. Avoid touching any area that is sprayed. Your feet may feel sticky but this is normal.

Showering – Cannot shower until right before your next appointment. Typically we recommend if the competition is on Saturday, come in Thursday night and shower Friday right before coming in with a quick cool water rinse. No soap or shampoo can be used! After showering, you can air dry or pat dry. After the last session, you cannot shower until the competition is over. You cannot use baby oil or PAM because this will make you sweat and may jeopardize your color.

To keep your spray looking its best to follow our before and after tanning care Instructions. Image Sun offers a full range of products to help you get the most out of your competition spray tan. Your skin type can also play an important role in how long your tan will last. Regular moisturizing is a must and will extend the life of your tan.

Competition Color Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Deodorant or Cologne After My Spray Tan?

We recommend that you do not use any cologne or deodorant after getting airbrushed. This will jeopardize the quality of your color.

Can I Work Out?

Competitors may work out in between airbrushing sessions but only if sweating is as little as possible. Cardio is especially prohibited because you will sweat the color out of your pores

Wedding Party Tanning

The ultimate wedding accessory is glowing skin!

We understand your tan needs to be perfect for your special day. At Image Sun, we specialize in offering both UV tanning bed and UV free sunless options for you and your entire wedding party.

Let our professionals and certified staff help decide what tanning options are best for you.

We look forward to being a part of your special day.

UV Tanning

We recommend starting to tan at least 6-8 weeks before your special event, to ensure a healthy natural looking tan. You never want to rush the tanning process. You want to allow your skin enough time to start to build a base tan. Rushing the process will only burn your skin because your skin needs the appropriate time to adjust to the tanning beds. We recommend using both lay-down & standup beds to ensure coverage for all parts of your body. Make sure to exfoliate your skin and remove all makeup prior to tanning. Use a good quality tanning lotion when going in the tanning beds. Lotion helps accelerate the tanning process and helps you achieve an even, healthy-looking tan.

Moisturize, moisurize moisturize!

Dry skin will never tan! Dry skin will cause you to peel and lose the glow you've working so hard to achieve. After you tan, make sure to use a good quality tan extender to help extend the life of your tan.

Image Sun carries an extensive selection of authentic tanning lotions and tan extender products. Ask a sales rep for more information.

Custom airbrush

The ultimate accessory is glowing skin. Our goal is to provide you with the best custom airbrush for that rich, natural tan. We always recommend booking a trial airbrush tan, at least 3-4 weeks before your big day - especially for the first-time spray tanners. This will help you get an idea of the pre\post spray tan process, as well as what your color will look like on your big day. Your technician will go over what custom color will look best on you. We will also explain the proper aftercare to you, so there is no confusion on how to care for your airbrush after you leave.

**After you have your trial, we recommend booking your spray tan 2 days before your event to ensure proper before and after care instructions for your custom airbrush.