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Double-Dipping for Deep, Dark, Natural Color in Lakewood, Colorado
Have you ever heard of double-dipping? A double dip is when you tan in a UV sunbed and then get a spray tan immediately afterward. The sunbed helps open your pores and evens out your color, so your spray tan goes on smoother and develops into a deeper, more natural glow at our salon in Lakewood, Colorado.
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A Sunbed Session and a Spray Tan, Back to Back
If you are looking for a big boost of deep, dark and natural color, a double dip is perfect for that. You start with a session in one of our UV tanning beds, then head straight into your spray tan. The warmth of the sunbed helps open your pores and gives you a more even base, which allows you to receive a more even and natural spray tan on top.
Because both services happen in one visit, a double dip is one of the quickest ways to go from pale to bronzed before a vacation, wedding, photo shoot or night out. Owner Beth Shull and our tanning consultants will help you pick the right bed, lotion, primer and spray tan shade, and you can see what other clients think before you book.
What is a double dip at a tanning salon?
A double dip is when you use a UV sunbed and then immediately get a spray tan afterward. The sunbed session warms your skin and helps open your pores, which gives you a more even color and lets the spray tan absorb more evenly. The result is a deep, dark and natural looking tan in a single visit.
It is a favorite with clients who want noticeable color fast, especially before a big event. If you are new to UV tanning, our team will match your bed time to your skin type so your sunbed session stays comfortable before your spray tan.
The results from your double dip session will last anywhere from 5 to 7 days if you take care of your skin. Use tan extending lotions every day, avoid harsh chlorine and skip exfoliating while you want to keep your color. Colorado air is dry, so regular moisturizing makes a real difference in how evenly your tan fades.
When going into the tanning bed, avoid any bronzers containing DHA and any silicone based tanning lotion, as these can block the DHA absorption in your spray tan. For best results, use a primer made for your skin type when tanning and getting a spray tan, to ensure you are getting the most natural color. Not sure which product to choose? Ask the tanning consultants in our salon for recommendations.
Pairing a UV session with a spray tan gives you a big boost of rich color in one appointment, without the streaky or flat look that can come from rushing your tan.
The sunbed helps open your pores and evens out your base color, which allows your spray tan to absorb more evenly and develop into a smoother, more natural finish.
Weddings, vacations, proms, competitions and photo shoots all call for a confident glow. A double dip is the perfect excuse to pop in when you want deep color fast.
You get your UV session and your spray tan back to back, so there is no need to book separate days to build color. It fits easily into a busy week.
With good aftercare, tan extending lotions and less time in harsh chlorine, your double dip results can keep you glowing for close to a full week.
Our tanning consultants will recommend the right DHA free tanning lotion and the right primer for your skin type, so both steps of your double dip work together.
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Everything to Know Before You Double Dip
A great double dip starts the night before and continues after you leave the salon. These six parts of the service explain how it works, which products to use and avoid, and how to care for your skin so your color stays deep and even.
A double dip is a UV sunbed session followed immediately by a spray tan. Doing them back to back lets the two work together, giving you deeper color than either service usually gives on its own in a single visit.
Tanning in the bed first warms your skin and helps open your pores. That gives you a more even base color and helps your spray tan go on and develop more evenly, for a natural look rather than a painted one.
Shower, shave and exfoliate the night before your double dip to remove all excess dead skin cells. Smooth, clean skin helps both your UV session and your spray tan give you the most even color possible.
Avoid bronzers that contain DHA and silicone based tanning lotions in the sunbed. These can block the DHA absorption in your spray tan. Instead, use a primer made for your skin type for the most natural result.
Wait 4 to 6 hours before you shower so your full color can develop. When you do shower, do not use a washcloth or loofah, as they exfoliate your skin and can take off some of your tan.
Your double dip can last 5 to 7 days when you take care of your skin. Apply tan extending lotions daily, avoid harsh chlorine and hold off on exfoliating until you are ready for your next session.
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Deep, Natural Color Our Clients Keep Coming Back For
Clients love how even and natural their color looks after a double dip, and how friendly and helpful our consultants are with product advice. Read what people from Lakewood, Colorado and surrounding communities say about their visits with Beth, McKenzie and the rest of our staff.
Double-Dipping Questions, Answered
A double dip raises a few questions, from which lotion to use in the bed to when you can shower. These answers come from the conversations we have with clients at our salon in Lakewood, Colorado. If you have a question that is not covered here, just ask our team.
What is a double dip?
A double dip is when you use a UV sunbed and then immediately get a spray tan afterward. The sunbed helps open your pores and gives you a more even color, which allows you to receive a more even and natural spray tan. It is a great way to get a big boost of deep, dark and natural color in one visit.
How should I prepare for a double dip?
Shower, shave and exfoliate the night before to remove all excess dead skin cells. Arrive with clean skin, and plan to use a primer made for your skin type in the tanning bed. If you are unsure which products to bring or buy, our tanning consultants will be happy to recommend the best options for you.
Can I use my regular tanning lotion in the bed before my spray tan?
Avoid any bronzers that contain DHA and any silicone based tanning lotion, because they can block the DHA absorption in your spray tan. A primer made for your skin type is the best choice when tanning and getting a spray tan, so you get the most natural color possible.
When can I shower after a double dip?
Wait 4 to 6 hours before showering so the full color can develop. When you shower, do not use a washcloth or loofah, because they exfoliate your skin and can take off some of your tan. Pat your skin dry gently afterward and follow up with a tan extending lotion.
How long does a double dip tan last?
Your results can last anywhere from 5 to 7 days if you take care of your skin. Use tan extending lotions daily, avoid harsh chlorine and skip exfoliating. Hydrating well also helps, since Colorado air is dry and well moisturized skin holds color more evenly.
When should I book a double dip before an event?
A double dip is perfect when you want deep color before a big event. Many clients book a day or two ahead so the color has time to fully develop and settle. Tell us the date of your wedding, vacation or photo shoot when you book, and we will help you plan the best timing.
How Your Double-Dip Appointment Works
Prep the Night Before
Shower, shave and exfoliate the night before to remove excess dead skin cells, so your skin is smooth and ready for an even, natural tan.
Choose the Right Products
Skip DHA bronzers and silicone based lotions. Our consultants will help you choose a primer made for your skin type to use in the bed.
Tan in the UV Sunbed
Enjoy a UV session timed to your skin type. The sunbed helps open your pores and evens out your color before your spray tan.
Spray Tan Right After
Head straight into your spray tan. Applying it immediately after the bed helps the solution absorb evenly for a deeper, natural finish.
Wait 4 to 6 Hours
Hold off on showering for 4 to 6 hours so the full color can develop. Rinse without a washcloth or loofah to protect your tan.
Extend Your Glow
Use tan extending lotions, avoid harsh chlorine and skip exfoliation to enjoy your double dip results for 5 to 7 days.
Go Deeper, Look Natural
Book a Double-Dip Tan in Lakewood, Colorado
We hope you will give a double dip a try, especially if you are looking to get some deep color before a big event. It is the perfect excuse to pop in. Our woman-owned team brings more than 30 years of industry know-how and honest product advice to every visit, so your color looks deep, even and natural.
Snazzy Tanz was named Best Tanning Salon in community awards for 2024 and 2025, and clients across the metro area trust us for their deepest tans. Book online, call us or send the form, and we will help you plan your double dip.
