Summer is here and tanning is in. While laying out in the sun at the beach seems like the only alternative to getting a great tan, there is another way to add color without harming your skin. Spray tans are one of the best ways to exhibit beautiful skin without suffering serious health consequences. Orange County has a number of amazing salons that offer superb customer service and quality tans; here’s a list of a few of the best.

Bare Tan
2967 Michaelson Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 476-1234
baretan.com

Recognized as one of the best tanning spots in the area, Bare Tan is the premiere location for newcomers. Not only does the tanning salon offer advice on healthy ways to undergo the coloring process, but it also recommends various products that will help customers maintain their tans long after treatment is completed. Here you can find MysticTan, airbrushing services and a variety of tanning lotions. Bare Tan offers great customer service, and believes in giving customers more for their money. Local first time visitors can receive a free tan with identification and a coupon found on the companies website.

OC Tan 2 U
28362 Marguerite Parkway, Suite #14
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 533-5606
Octan2u.com

OC Tan 2 U specializes in personalization. Offering individualized consultation, OC Tan hand sprays every client with care. The salon offers private tanning rooms for comfort, and rapid sessions that typically don’t exceed 15 minutes. The tanning salon even offers a play area for children so parents can treat themselves without having to pay a babysitter. Bring a friend along and tan for $30 each, or bring 2 friends to tan for just $25. Also check out OC Tan’s exfoliating treatment––it’s done before you get sprayed so that the tan sticks around for longer, and the treatment’s fruit extracts open your pores so that the tanning solution can penetrate your skin better.

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Bronzed Airbrush Tanning
34241 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 201
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 328-6681
Bronzedairbrushranning.com

Health, wellness and beauty come together at Bronzed Airbrush Tanning. In addition to offering treatment that lends beautiful results, Bronzed Airbrush administers safe tans that are free of paraben and toxic fragrances. All airbrushes are Eco-Certified Organic, and are purported to last several days after treatment. Bronzed Airbrush Tanning is the premiere spot for environmentally conscious persons looking for the perfect summer glow. The Standard Custom Airbrush tan will run you $39, but if you’re in a jam and need to tan before an event, opt for the $49 Express Custom Airbrush Tan. It’s quick drying and will allow you to shower 1-4 hours after your session, which means you don’t have to plan out your tanning session the day before.

Tropic Tan
13432 Newport Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 838-4050
tropictantustin.com

More than 30 years of establishment make Tropic Tanning one of the best salons in Orange County. Offering four levels of tanning, Tropic Tan is staffed by professionals who know what works and what doesn’t work in the world of coloring.Employees gladly give first time visitors all the supplies necessary to make their coloring experience a success. Opt for Infinity Custom Sprays, an airbrushing method that offers anti-oxidents and botanicals to help your skin radiate beauty. Or try the Mystic Tan booth to have an instant tan that will appear a few hours after your session. An appointment is not necessary at Tropic Tan, as all walk-ins are welcome.

Solar Spa Tanning
13112 Newport Ave, Suite E
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-8845
solarspatanning.com

Luxury has its perks, and this Tustin “hot” spot will show you how. Solar Spa Tanning is the premier salon that offers full service treatments that include excellent airbrushes. Employees roll out the red carpet for customers, offering great customer service and gentle treatment that lasts for weeks. Check out the mystic tanning booth if you’re looking for a quick tan. Solar Spa Tanning is a great place to wind down and relax.

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Sarie Robertson is a California native living in Los Angeles County. She is a freelance writer and graduate from Loyola Marymount University who has contributed to various media outlets. Her work can be found atExaminer.com.