Choosing the right spray tan is about more than simply deciding how dark you want to go. The undertone of your tan can make a huge difference to how natural the finished colour looks against your skin.

Some people suit a warm, sun-kissed golden spray tan, while others prefer the deeper, cooler finish of an olive spray tan. And if you need your glow without leaving your tan on for hours, an express spray tan could be perfect.

So, golden vs olive spray tan – which one should you choose?

Let’s break it down.

What Spray Tan Tones Do We Offer?

We keep choosing your spray tan simple with three main options:

• Golden
• Olive
• Golden Express

Each has a slightly different undertone and finish, so we can choose a tan that complements your natural skin tone, desired depth, and lifestyle.

Golden Spray Tan – The Classic Holiday Glow

If you picture a natural, sun-kissed holiday tan, Golden is probably the finish you have in mind.

Our Golden spray tan has a warmer undertone, creating that classic glowing, bronzed look without making your colour feel too heavy.

Golden can be a great choice for:

• Pale to light skin tones
• Fairer features
• Clients wanting a natural-looking holiday glow
• Fitzpatrick skin types around Type 3 and below

If you have naturally fair skin or are nervous about your tan looking too dark, Golden is a great place to start.

The aim is to create colour that looks like it belongs on your skin rather than simply applying the darkest shade possible.

Olive Spray Tan – A Deeper Bronzed Finish

Prefer a richer, more Mediterranean-style bronze? Olive spray tan could be the one for you.

Olive has cooler, green-based undertones, making it particularly suited to skin with naturally pink or red tones. The result is usually deeper and cooler than our Golden range.

Olive can work well for:

• Naturally tanned or darker skin tones
• Darker features
• Clients who tan easily
• Fitzpatrick skin types around Type 3 and above
• Anyone looking for a richer bronzed finish

If you naturally carry more colour in your skin or usually develop a deeper tan in the sun, Olive can help create a beautifully bronzed result while still looking natural.

Golden Express Spray Tan – Glow on the Go

Don’t fancy leaving your spray tan on all evening or sleeping in it?

Our Golden Express spray tan gives you that warm golden finish but is designed to be rinsed off sooner than a traditional developing tan.

It’s a great option for busy mums, people with packed schedules, last-minute plans or anyone who simply prefers not to sleep in their tan.

You still get that gorgeous golden glow – just with a routine that may be easier to fit around your day.

How Dark Should Your Spray Tan Be?

Once you have chosen between Golden and Olive, the next decision is how deep you want your tan to be.

Golden Spray Tan Shades

Our Golden range includes:

6%, 8%, 10%, 12%, 14%, 16% and 20%

As a simple guide:

• Light: 6%–8%
• Light to Medium: 10%–12%
• Medium to Dark: 14%–16%
• Dark: 20%

But you don’t need to understand percentages before your appointment. We can help choose the right option based on your skin tone and the result you want.

Olive Spray Tan Shades

Our Olive range keeps things even simpler:

Light – Medium – Dark

Tell us the sort of finish you are looking for, and we can help you choose the most suitable depth.

Golden vs Olive Spray Tan: Which Will Look Best on Me?

This is one of the questions we hear most often.

The truth is, the same spray tan shade can develop differently from person to person.

Your natural skin colour, undertone, chosen solution, preparation, and the way the tan develops on your skin can all influence the final result.

That is why choosing a spray tan shouldn’t simply be about finding a picture online and asking for exactly the same colour.

We look at your skin and the result you want.

Should I Have a Trial Spray Tan?

If you have never had a spray tan before, are nervous about choosing the wrong shade or have an important event coming up, we recommend booking a trial tan beforehand.

A trial is particularly useful before:

• Weddings
• Holidays
• Proms
• Parties
• Photoshoots
• Other special occasions

It gives you the chance to see exactly how the chosen colour develops on your skin and means we can adjust the tone or depth if you would like something slightly different next time.

Find Your Perfect Spray Tan Shade

Golden, Olive or Express – there isn’t one spray tan shade that is right for everyone.

If you love a soft, warm holiday glow, Golden may be your perfect match. If you prefer a deeper, cooler bronze, Olive could suit you better. And if you’re short on time, Golden Express makes it easier to fit your tan around your schedule.

And if you’re still unsure? That’s completely normal.

You don’t need to arrive knowing percentages, undertones or exactly which solution you need. That’s what we’re here for.

Because the goal isn’t simply to give you a tan.

It’s to find the perfect tan for you.