a better approach to tanning

every tan at shade is completely customized, from depth + undertone to solution and development time. we work with high-performing, skin-conscious solutions and take the time to understand your skin, body + desired result before we spray.

every appointment includes custom color matching, your choice of development time (all of our solutions are flexible), barrier application + finishing powder at no additional cost.

you don't need to know what solution to choose. that's our job.

interested in mobile tanning?

fill out the form below with a few details about your appointment. availability varies by date, location + party size, and we'll do our best to get back to you within 24 hours with availability + next steps.

prefer to text? send the same information to 619-363-6491

the add ons

  • a lightweight, fragrance-free hydration treatment applied immediately after your tan to help lock in moisture, reduce tackiness, neutralize odor + support a smoother, more even fade. formulated with aloe, hyaluronic acid, glycerin + botanical oils to leave skin feeling soft and comfortable while your tan develops.

  • our most indulgent finishing treatment, a lightweight mist of jojoba, grapeseed, marula, sunflower + other botanical oils designed to deeply condition the skin and seal in moisture. leaves skin feeling incredibly soft, smooth + nourished.

  • strategic contouring customized to your body + features. we add subtle depth and dimension where it makes sense, enhancing natural shape and definition without harsh lines or an overly “contoured” look.

what we're spraying on your skin matters.

no gatekeeping here. we believe you should know what we're using, why we're using it + how it works with your skin.

our backbar is intentionally curated around independent, artist-founded + small-batch brands creating high-performing formulas with thoughtful color theory + skin-loving ingredients. we invest in the good stuff — and your skin can feel the difference.

alt sun, artist-founded + one of our backbar staples. we love Alt Sun's sweat-resistant formulas, including BODY Original, our go-to neutral, + Made for Melanin. formulas feature ingredients like hyaluronic acid, matcha + vitamin C for hydrated, even-looking results.

glazed sunless, created by a fellow San Diego spray tan artist + formulated in small batches. Glazed pairs beautiful, intentional bronzer blends with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, squalene + niacinamide.

x-tan sunless, home to one of our forever favorites: Obsidian. this sweat-resistant formula combines aloe, hyaluronic acid, green + rooibos tea extracts + conditioning oils for beautiful color with a skin-first feel.

a few other favorites

we also keep select AYU Sunless products in rotation, including fragrance-free + clear options for a bronzer-free, no-transfer experience. our Intensive Finishing Oil comes from SoBe Tan, a lightweight blend of botanical oils used to seal in extra hydration after application.

our backbar will never be static.

being a boutique studio means we're not tied to one brand or one way of doing things. we keep a carefully curated core backbar, while continuing to test, learn + evolve as formulas improve and our clients' needs change.

the best solution is the one that's right for your skin. we'll take it from there.