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Rapid Tans for a Quick, Natural Glow in Lakewood, Colorado
Rapid Tans give you spray tan color on a tighter timeline. Our express, fast-acting formula lets you rinse in a few hours, so you can tan in the morning and get on with your plans at our salon in Lakewood, Colorado.
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Spray Tan Color That Keeps Up With Your Schedule
Not everyone can spend the rest of the day avoiding water and wearing baggy clothes while a spray tan develops. Rapid Tans were made for exactly that situation. We apply an express, fast-acting formula by hand, and you can rinse in a few hours instead of waiting much longer like you would with a classic tan. That makes it easier to fit color around a workday, a gym session, an evening out or a quick trip, without sleeping in solution or rearranging your plans around a long development window.
Rapid Tans are part of our full spray tanning lineup, applied with the same careful Airbrush Tanning technique our clients know us for. If deeper, longer-lasting color matters more to you than speed, our Double-Dipping service may suit you better. Owner Beth Shull and our Smart Tan-certified staff are happy to help you compare options, and we offer same-day appointments and welcome walk-ins when the schedule allows. Have questions before your first express tan? Sending us a message is the quickest way to reach our team.
How does a rapid spray tan work?
A rapid spray tan uses an express, fast-acting formula that starts developing more quickly than a classic solution. Because the active ingredients get to work sooner, you can rinse in a few hours rather than waiting most of the day. With express formulas, the color generally keeps deepening after you rinse, so your final shade appears over the following hours.
That is why your tan may look lighter than expected right after your first shower. It is normal and part of how express color develops. At the end of your appointment, our team will tell you when to rinse and what to expect as your shade settles over the rest of the day.
With a Rapid Tan, you can typically rinse in a few hours. We give you your personal rinse window before you leave, based on the formula and the result you are after. When it is time, use lukewarm water only, skip soap and scrubs on that first rinse and pat your skin dry gently with a soft, dark towel to keep the developing color even. After that first rinse, your normal shower routine can return, with moisturizer as your daily habit.
A Rapid Tan can deliver a lovely, natural shade, and the color keeps developing for a while after you rinse. If you want maximum depth or the longest possible wear, a classic tan or a double layer may serve you better. Tell us your goals, and we will be honest about which option fits your timeline and the look you want to achieve. Many regulars happily switch between options depending on what the week ahead looks like.
The express formula lets you rinse much sooner than a classic spray tan, so you are not stuck avoiding water, sweat and fitted clothing for the rest of your day or overnight.
Tan before work, between errands or on your lunch break and still make your evening plans. Rapid Tans make sunless color practical and realistic even during your busiest weeks of the year.
An unexpected invitation, a date night or a weekend away does not have to mean going without color. With same-day appointments and walk-ins welcome, a quick glow is within reach.
Many clients dislike going to bed with developing tan on their skin. A Rapid Tan lets you rinse before bedtime, keeping your sheets cleaner and your routine closer to normal.
Speedier development does not mean a rushed session. Our certified staff still apply your Rapid Tan by hand, blending joints, hands and feet for smooth, natural-looking color you will be proud to show off.
Like all our spray tans, Rapid Tans add color with a sunless solution rather than UV light, so you can enjoy a warm glow while keeping your time under tanning lamps to a minimum.
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What to Know Before Booking a Rapid Tan
Rapid Tans make spray tanning faster, yet a few details still shape how your color turns out. Timing your rinse, choosing the right occasions and caring for your skin afterward all matter. These six parts of the service explain who Rapid Tans suit best and how to get the most from the express formula every time.
Rapid Tans suit working professionals, parents, students and frequent travelers who need color without a long wait. They are also a smart choice for anyone who dislikes the feel of developing solution or wants to keep up regular workouts with less disruption.
The rapid solution is designed to develop more quickly than a classic formula. It is applied the same way, by hand with a fine mist, but the shorter rinse window changes how you plan the rest of your day and evening.
Your shade usually continues to deepen for a while after your first rinse. Seeing a lighter tan in the shower is normal. Give your color time to settle before judging the final result, and keep your skin dry in between.
Rapid Tans make same-day or next-day plans easier, though many clients still prefer to tan a day before an event. We will help you choose timing so your color is fully developed and even when it matters most, not still settling.
Rapid Tans focus on a shorter wait, while Double-Dipping focuses on deeper, longer-wearing color. If you are unsure which matters more for your plans, describe your week and your occasion, and we will gladly recommend the better fit for you.
Exfoliate the day before, arrive with clean skin and bring loose, dark clothing. After rinsing, moisturize daily and pat dry after showers. Simple, consistent habits like these help an express tan fade as evenly and gracefully as a classic one.
Exactly the Shade I Wanted
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Quick Tans, Glowing Reviews From Our Clients
Clients often mention how easy it is to fit a visit into their week and how welcoming our team is, whether they booked ahead or walked in. They talk about comfortable sessions and color they love. Read what people from Lakewood, Colorado and nearby cities share about Beth, McKenzie and our salon.
Rapid Tan Questions, Quickly Answered
Express spray tans come with a few unique questions, mostly about timing and how the color develops after rinsing. These answers reflect what we explain to clients every day at our salon in Lakewood, Colorado. If something is not covered here, send the form and our team will reply.
Why does my Rapid Tan look light right after I rinse?
That is completely normal. With an express formula, color generally continues to develop after the rinse, so what you see in the shower is not your finished shade. Avoid judging the result too soon. Keep your skin dry, skip heavy sweating and give it the rest of the day to deepen into your final color.
Can I work out after a Rapid Tan?
It is best to avoid heavy sweating and intense exercise until after your rinse, since sweat can cause streaks while the formula is still on your skin. Once you have rinsed, light activity is generally fine for most clients. For the longest-lasting color, wipe off sweat gently, shower with lukewarm water afterward and keep moisturizing every day.
Can I get a Rapid Tan on my lunch break?
Many clients do, and it is one of the most popular ways to use this option. The appointment itself moves along efficiently, and the express formula means you only need to keep your skin dry for a few hours afterward. Wear loose, dark clothing back to work, avoid washing your arms and hands where possible and rinse when your recommended window is up.
Is a Rapid Tan a good choice for a first spray tan?
It can be, especially if a long wait would be difficult for you. Some first-timers prefer starting with a classic tan to see how their skin takes color, while others love the flexibility of the express option. Tell us it is your first visit, and we will walk you through both choices before we begin.
Will a Rapid Tan last as long as a classic spray tan?
How long any spray tan lasts depends heavily on your individual skin and your aftercare. Daily moisturizing, gentle drying and avoiding long hot showers help every formula, express or classic, wear well over time. If maximum staying power is your top priority, ask about Double-Dipping, which adds a second layer for deeper, longer-lasting color in one appointment.
Can I wear makeup or deodorant after a Rapid Tan?
Wait until after your first rinse before applying deodorant, makeup, perfume or lotion to your skin. Products applied too soon can interfere with the developing color and cause uneven patches. Once you have rinsed, you can return to your usual morning and evening routine, and a daily moisturizer will help keep your new glow smooth and even.
Your Rapid Tan Visit From Start to Rinse
Book or Walk In
Reserve online, call us or stop by, since we welcome walk-ins and offer same-day appointments when we can. Tell us you would like a Rapid Tan so we can plan your quick visit.
Come Ready to Tan
Exfoliate the day before and arrive with clean skin free of lotion, deodorant and makeup. Loose, dark clothing and open shoes make the next few hours far more comfortable and protect your color.
Confirm Your Timing
We ask about your plans for the rest of the day and the look you want, then confirm that the express formula fits your schedule better than a classic tan or a double layer.
Hand-Applied Express Color
Our certified staff apply the fast-acting solution by hand in a private room, guiding your positioning and blending carefully so the speedier formula still delivers smooth, even color from head to toe.
Head Out on Time
After a brief moment to dry, you dress and leave with your personal rinse window. Go about your day, keeping your skin dry and away from heavy sweating until it is time to rinse.
Rinse, Then Let It Develop
Rinse in a few hours with lukewarm water and no soap, then pat dry. Your color keeps deepening afterward, so let it settle, moisturize daily and book your next Rapid Tan when needed.
Glow on Your Schedule
Book a Rapid Tan in Lakewood, Colorado
A busy calendar should not stand between you and a confident glow. Rapid Tans give you hand-applied, UV-free color with a much shorter wait before your rinse, so you can tan in the morning and still keep your afternoon and evening plans exactly as they are.
Our woman-owned salon brings more than 30 years of experience and was voted Best Tanning Salon in community awards for 2024 and 2025. Book online, call us or walk in, and our team will gladly fit your express tan into your day, whatever the rest of it holds.
