Colorology Spray Tan Shades Chart for Flawless Results
Match your client's skin tone with the ideal spray tan colors using our Spray Tan Shades Chart. Because every client deserves a tan that's a natural fit.
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What Is Colorology and Why Is It Important?
Colorology is the art of choosing the perfect hue that complements the natural skin tone. At Norvell, we believe that a great spray tan is invisible — it enhances but never overshadows. Understanding the science of skin and color interaction helps us guide you in selecting shades that will look effortlessly natural on your clients. Whether they're aiming for a subtle glow or a deep bronze, mastering colorology means every client walks out feeling confident and looking radiant.
What's Your Client’s Skin Type? Using the Norvell Color Chart
Knowing your client's skin type is key to a tailor-made tan that looks and feels just right. From the fairest skin that freckles in the sun to the deepest tones that rarely burn, each type reacts uniquely to tanning solutions. We designed the Norvell color chart to help you determine which of our spray tan shades will work best with your client's specific skin characteristics, ensuring a natural, lasting glow.
Norvell Solutions for Skin Type 1
Understanding Skin Type I: The Lightest Touch
Skin Type I features the most delicate complexions, ranging from pale to ivory white, often accompanied by pink or reddish undertones and possibly freckles. Common traits include blonde or red hair and light-colored eyes. This skin type has a high sensitivity to the sun, typically burning easily without tanning. For those with Skin Type I, achieving a natural-looking tan requires carefully selecting products that provide a gentle enhancement rather than overpowering their natural fairness.
Norvell's Tailored Solutions for Skin Type I
For those with Skin Type I, Norvell offers several products to subtly and effectively enrich this unique complexion. Recommended Norvell spray tan colors include Dark and Venetian for a natural glow, as well as their rapid versions – Dark Rapid and Venetian Rapid – which are ideal for quick results, and best left on for two hours or less. Cosmo is another excellent option, blending beautifully with lighter skin tones. Each product is formulated to enhance, not mask, the natural beauty of fair skin, ensuring a seamless and radiant finish.
Norvell Solutions for Skin Type 2
Characteristics of Skin Type II: Subtle and Sensitive
Skin Type II of our Spray Tan Shades Chart spans from fair white to light beige, often with pink, neutral, or yellow undertones. Typically, individuals with this skin type have light hair and eye colors, and they face a common challenge when exposed to the sun: they burn easily and rarely tan naturally. Ensuring a glow that looks naturally sun-kissed without the risk of sun damage is crucial for maintaining the integrity and health of their delicate skin.
Norvell Custom Tanning Solutions for Skin Type II
For the fair white to light beige skin tones of Skin Type II, Norvell provides a spectrum of tanning solutions that cater to their specific needs. Norvell spray tan colors like Clear Plus and Dark offer a range of depths for a customized tan. Cosmo and Tuscan Plus also serve as excellent choices, each ensuring a natural, flawless finish that enhances rather than masks a Type II fair complexion.
Norvell Solutions for Skin Type 3
Exploring Skin Type III: The Versatile Medium
Skin Type III features medium beige to olive tones, with pink, neutral, or yellow undertones. The hair and eye color of individuals with this skin type can vary widely, adding to their unique aesthetic. They tan gradually and are somewhat resilient but can still burn under intense sun exposure. This skin type strikes a balance, allowing for a deeper natural tan while still needing protection and careful enhancement to avoid sun damage.
Norvell's Ideal Solutions for Skin Type III
Norvell offers a comprehensive range of tanning products for those with medium beige to olive skin tones of Skin Type III. Clear Plus and Dark provide a solid foundation for building a deeper tan, while Dark Rapid and Double Dark offer options for those seeking quicker, richer results. The Venetian line, including Venetian, Venetian Rapid, and Venetian Plus, perfectly complements the olive undertones, enhancing the natural tan color. Additionally, Cosmo and Tuscan Plus are excellent choices for achieving a polished tan that looks effortlessly natural.
Norvell Solutions for Skin Type 4
Understanding Skin Type IV: Naturally Rich
Skin Type IV on our spray tan color chart includes individuals with olive to moderate, medium brown complexions with olive, neutral, or yellow undertones. Commonly, people with this skin type have brown or dark hair and brown or green eyes. They tan easily and rarely burn, making their skin ideal for developing a deep, rich tan while minimizing the risk of sun damage. This natural resilience allows for more creative tanning options without compromising the health of their skin.
Tailored Norvell Tanning Options for Skin Type IV
Norvell's wide range of solutions caters effectively to the tanning capabilities of Skin Type IV. Clear Plus, Dark, and Dark Rapid provide varying intensities of color that enhance the natural richness of this skin type. Double Dark, Venetian, Venetian Rapid, and Venetian Plus are designed to deepen the olive undertones, offering a customizable tan that complements their natural coloring. Additionally, Cosmo and Tuscan Plus round out the selection, providing luxurious finishes that highlight the inherent beauty and depth of medium brown skin tones.
Norvell Solutions for Skin Type 5
The Richness of Skin Type V: Deep and Defined
Skin Type V is characterized by deep to dark brown complexions with olive, neutral, or yellow undertones accompanied by black or dark hair and eyes. This skin type tans very easily and is highly unlikely to burn, allowing for the fullest expression of a sunless tan without the risks associated with UV exposure. The natural depth and warmth of this skin tone offer a perfect canvas for enhancing and defining features through strategic tanning.
Norvell's Best Tanning Solutions for Skin Type V
For those with the lush, rich tones of Skin Type V, Norvell provides an array of tanning solutions designed to complement and enhance their natural color. Products like Clear Plus, Dark, and Dark Rapid adjust easily to deeper skin tones, providing subtle enhancements. Double Dark, Venetian, Venetian Rapid, and Venetian Plus offer deeper and more defined tans, perfect for emphasizing the natural luster of this skin type. Cosmo and Tuscan Plus also provide excellent options for achieving a polished, radiant finish that enhances without overpowering.
Norvell Solutions for Skin Type 6
Embracing Skin Type VI: Deeply Dynamic
Skin Type VI boasts very dark brown to black complexions, typically with black or dark hair and eyes. This skin type darkens further under the sun and is incredibly resilient, never burning. Its rich natural pigment offers a unique opportunity for enhancing and accentuating the skin's inherent glow, making it ideal for sophisticated and luxurious tanning treatments that enhance without altering the natural beauty.
Norvell's Premier Solutions for Skin Type VI
Norvell tailors its tanning solutions to celebrate and enhance the natural depth of Skin Type VI. Clear Plus and Double Dark provide a subtle yet impactful glow, deepening the complexion with elegance. The Rapid products – Dark Rapid and Venetian Rapid – are formulated for quick, controlled darkening and should be left on for three hours for optimal development. Venetian Plus and Tuscan Plus also make excellent choices, each designed to complement the very dark skin tones flawlessly, ensuring a luxurious and even tan that enhances natural features.
Why Choose Norvell?
Our commitment to top-notch quality means we use only the finest ingredients that love your client's skin as much as they do, ensuring every spray delivers a flawless, streak-free finish. Innovation is baked into every one of Norvell's spray tan colors; we're constantly pushing the boundaries of color technology to create tans that are unique and vibrant. And let's not forget about support. We provide our partners and users with all the tools, training, and tips needed to shine.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spray Tan Color Options
Below, we've addressed some common questions concerning our spray tan color options. Please contact us if you need more information.
What is the difference between Rapid and regular solutions?
Rapid tanning solutions are formulated to accelerate the tanning process, enabling you to achieve a customized tan in a shorter timeframe. Depending on how dark you want your tan, you can rinse off a Rapid solution in as little as 1, 2, or 3 hours - each interval offering a progressively deeper tan. Regular solutions develop over a more extended period, typically 8 hours, for a more gradual tan.
Can darker skin types benefit from lighter tan solutions?
Absolutely! Lighter tan solutions enhance the natural glow of darker skin tones without the risk of over-darkening. These products are perfect for clients seeking a subtle enhancement to their natural complexion.
How long should Norvell spray tan solutions be left on the skin?
It varies by product. Rapid tanning solutions allow for flexibility in developing time and can be rinsed off after 1, 2, or 3 hours depending on the desired shade. A 1-hour rinse will yield a lighter tan, 2 hours will match the intensity of a Plus or Double tan, and 3 hours will produce a darker tan than regular solutions. Regular solutions, on the other hand, require a rinse after 8 hours and develop more gradually. It's important for both types that you avoid using cleansers or shampoos for 24 hours after application to maintain the quality of the tan.
Are there specific aftercare tips for maintaining a Norvell tan?
Yes, to extend the life of a tan, moisturize daily, avoid exfoliating, and use a tan extender as needed. Maintenance products, like our Glow System, are specially formulated to enhance and prolong the life of Norvell tans. To avoid premature fading, steer clear of exfoliating your skin. If you need to cleanse, opt for our gentle pH Balance Shower Cleanser, designed to protect your tan. For those looking to enhance or prolong their tan, consider our Prolong Color Extending Lotion, which gradually builds color with each application.
How do I Prepare a Client Before a Tan Session?
Proper preparation is key to achieving the best results from a Norvell spray tan. Here are steps to guide your clients:
- Complete Treatments: Advise your clients to finish all beauty treatments, including exfoliation, shaving, waxing, manicures, and hair coloring, at least 24 to 48 hours before their spray tan session. This way, their skin is smooth and ready for an even application.
- Cleanse Skin: On the day of the appointment, the skin should be clean and free from moisturizers, deodorant, perfumes, and makeup. Recommend using our pH Balancing Primer to prepare the skin.
- Wear Loose Clothing: Suggest wearing dark, loose-fitting clothing to the appointment to minimize bronzer transfer. This type of clothing also helps avoid rubbing, which can affect the tanning results.
- Bring an Umbrella: In case of rain or snow, carrying an umbrella will protect the fresh tan from water drops, which can cause unevenness.
For optimal skin preparation, consider our ExMitt® Pre-Tan Body Buff for a convenient, no-rinse exfoliation and our Exfoliator Glow System for those who prefer a traditional scrub.
Norvell Spray Tan Shades Chart: Unlock the Full Potential of Your Tanning Services
Transform your approach to tanning with Norvell's expert spray tan shades chart. This colorology guide shows you how to make the most of the complete selection of Norvell solutions tailored for every skin type. Enhance your client's experience with a custom tan that looks and feels spectacularly natural!
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Testimonials
Most requested spray solution is Venetian Plus. New and repeat clients are thrilled with the initial color and rave about the finished color.
Owner LeTan LeBronze Sun Solarium & Wellness
As someone who's prone to cystic acne and sensitive to almost anything on my face, Revive was the first exfoliator I found that isn't too rough. It has become my go-to exfoliator.
Assistant General Manager of Bronze Sol Tanning Salons
An excellent product for maintaining a spray tan or just keeping my skin moisturized. Its ability to prevent uneven fading which keeps your tan looking smooth and radiant for longer.
I call this liquid pantyhose, offering a beautiful flawless instant color. The remarkable violet undertones, it offers me a color to complement any outfit or event.
SI Sales Team Member
A great addition to extend the life of your spray tan or for last minute color. Pairs with the blending mitt and you have the ultimate combo! It’s perfect for the majority of skin tones.
Owner/Operator Liquid Sunsation Spray Tanning
Norvell Body Butter is just amazing on the skin and the smell is not overdone. Put it on once and your moisturized for the day! It makes my tired mid age hands look and feel 20 again!
Easy to apply and streak-free. Applying one coat gives me a natural looking tan while adding more layers gives me more of a deeper and darker just off the beach tan.
Owner/Operator Tans, Teeth & Hair & NU Specialist/Academy
Easy application, lightweight, and delivers a gorgeous, natural-looking tan. The violet and brown undertones work well with a wide range of skin tones. Color develops evenly and lasts several days, with a smooth, streak-free finish.
