Tan Talk: Golden or Olive – Which One Is Right for You?
Not all tans are created equal… and choosing the right undertone can make the difference between “nice tan” and wow, you look incredible!
Whether you love a soft golden glow or a deep, bronzed finish, understanding undertones makes every appointment smoother and if you ever want to switch it up, it suddenly feels way less scary.
So let’s break it down.
What tones do we actually offer?
We keep things simple with three options:
- Golden
- Olive
- Golden Express
Each one is designed to suit different skin types, undertones and lifestyles.
Golden – your holiday glow
This is your classic sun-kissed, golden holiday tan.
Golden solutions are red-based, which means they cancel out yellow or orange undertones in the skin.
✨ Best for:
- Pale to light skin tones
- Fair features
- Anyone on the Fitzpatrick scale Type 3 and below
If your natural skin tone is fairer and you want a believable tan then this one usually feels the most “you”.
Olive – your bronzed goddess finish
Olive is all about that rich, bronzed, Mediterranean vibe.
It’s green-based, which means it neutralises pink and red undertones. This gives you a deeper, cooler, more bronzed result rather than golden.
✨ Best for:
- Naturally tanned or darker skin tone’s
- Darker features
- Anyone on the Fitzpatrick scale Type 3 and above
If you tan easily or already have warmth in your skin tone, olive keeps things super natural for you.
Express is our glow on the go
Express is a golden-based tan, but with a twist… it can be washed off sooner.
It’s perfect for School run Mums, new Breastfeeding Mums, busy Babes or for any Client that just hates sleeping in their tan.
How dark do you want to go?
Once we’ve chosen your tone, the next step is deciding depth.
Golden range
We offer: 6%, 8%, 10%, 12%, 14%, 16% and 20%
Think of it like this:
• Light: 6% – 8%
• Light to Medium: 10% – 12%
• Medium to Dark: 14% – 16%
• Dark: 20%
Olive range
Olive keeps things simple: Light – Medium – Dark. Easy, stress-free choosing.
But what will it look like on me?
This is the part everyone asks… and the truth is: everyone tans differently.
You can look at photos, but the same shade can look completely different on two people. Your skin tone, undertone and how your skin develops DHA all play a role.
That’s why for:
• first-timers
• nervous clients
• or big events
We always recommend starting with a trial tan. It takes the guesswork out and lets us find the perfect shade and tone for you.
Because the goal isn’t just a tan…
It’s the perfect tan🤎
