Everyone deserves to feel beautiful
Here at Glow House, we believe that wholeheartedly. We also believe that everyone should have the best tools possible to keep their skin radiant and healthy.
As Astoria’s premier airbrush tanning salon, we love helping our guests achieve the skin tone they crave without the harmful effects of other tanning methods. Whether you’ve never had a tan before or have been tanning for years, our goal is to make you feel comfortable and confident every step of the way.
Benefits of Airbrush Tanning
Airbrush tanning is the safest way to get a sun kissed, golden glow because it doesn’t expose you to harmful UV rays.
Each time that you get a UV tan, you damage your skin a bit more and each time your body is able to heal itself a little bit less. Over time, sun exposure can lead to several different types of skin cancers, as well as unsightly visible damage like wrinkles, sunspots, or sagging skin.
In fact, UV tanning is so dangerous that even the FDA has declared there’s no such thing as a safe suntan.
With airbrush tanning, the color you see all comes from a safer, natural solution that is sprayed onto your skin and develops over the next few hours. Now you can look forward to a future full of healthy, glowing skin.
How It Works
Our flagship airbrush tanning salon in Astoria, Queens, uses one of the best tanning solutions the industry has to offer. We use all natural ingredients to give you the safest and healthiest glow on the market.
The key ingredient in our solution is dihydroxyacetone, more commonly known as DHA. It’s a special type of sugar that’s derived from glycerin, and when applied to the skin, it reacts with your body’s natural amino acids to produce a beautiful bronze. The higher the concentration of DHA there is in your airbrush tanning solution, the darker your tan will be.
Airbrush tans typically take a few hours to develop, so you won’t see your desired color right away. However, the day after your appointment, your skin should have the perfect, golden glow you wished for.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I’ve never had an in-home spray tan before, what should I expect?
A: Your spray tan artist will require about 7 sq/ft of working space and access to a power outlet. The entire process takes about 30 mins. We leave your space the same way we found it, mess free!
Q: How long will my spray tan last?
A: Approximately 7 days. Spray tanning is achieved by tanning your skin’s first layer of dead skin cells. As your skin cells exfoliate that is when your tan will start to fade.
Q: I am going on vacation and I want to be tan for my trip, when should I schedule my spray tan?
A: 1 or 2 days before, if you schedule your tan too far in advance than you will increase the chance of your tan fading.
Q: How should I prepare for my appointment?
A: Take care of any waxing or shaving 1 day before also be sure to have your manicure/pedicure done before your session. We recommend exfoliating and moisturizing your skin as much as possible leading up to your appointment. Healthy skin tans best! However, do not wear lotion or make up for your in-home spray tan session.
Q: Can I get a spray tan if I am sunburnt or my skin is peeling?
A: No, unfortunately, if you are experiencing sunburn or peeling skin your tan may not develop evenly and for that reason we will refuse service.
Q: What is the process like during my appointment?
A: Get comfortable and show any skin you want tanned! Men must wear underwear or a bathing suit. One of our expert airbrush technicians will use a technique to apply a gentle mist to your skin. It’s as simple as that!
Q: What should I expect after my appointment?
A: For best results, we recommend not bathing, showering or engaging in activity that will cause you to perspire for at least 8 hours after your airbrush tan application. That also depends on whether you choose regular or express. Exposure to excessive moisture during this time period may affect your results.
Q: I've heard that airbrush tanning will leave me with an “orange/streaky” look, is this true?
A: We've heard all those things before too! We pride ourselves on flawless, even natural looks and will deliver that to you!
