The Most Natural-Looking Custom Airbrush Tan in Austin — How We Avoid Orange Undertones

Natasha
3 days ago
3 min read

Nothing ruins the glow fantasy like stepping out of a salon looking like a neon pumpkin. A good tan should make people say, “You look amazing,” not “Where did you get sprayed?” If you want color that looks like sun on your skin — not makeup on top of it, choosing the right custom airbrush tanning salon in Austin is everything.

Natural results don’t happen by luck — they happen through color science, technique, prep, and product quality.

Let’s break down how we keep tans believable, soft, seamless, and completely free of orange tones.

Why a Custom Airbrush Tanning Salon in Austin Creates More Natural Results

Orange tans usually happen for three reasons:

DHA % is too high for the client’s skin tone
Undertone was not correctly matched
Application was too heavy or uneven

A custom airbrush tanning salon in Austin prevents this by choosing your perfect formula instead of a “medium” that supposedly works for everyone.

At 360 Tans, we consider:

• Are you warm, cool, olive, or neutral?

• Do you want subtle, bronzed, or deep?

• How fast do you naturally tan?

• Do you sweat heavily, workout daily, or sauna?

Your answers determine the color — not a universal setting.

The Formula Matters More Than People Realize

Our solutions are designed to mimic real sun — not artificial tone.

We use:

✨ true-brown base colors

✨ olive balance for warmth control

✨ rapid or traditional development options

✨ clear solutions to prevent bronzer transfer

✨ solutions that hydrate instead of dry out

The result? Smooth color, healthy glow, no orange.

Technique = Tone Control

Natural tans are built, not blasted.

We spray:

✓ lighter around hands/feet (the giveaway zones)✓ blended edges around wrists/ankles✓ soft fade at neckline & jaw✓ light contour at collarbones & waist✓ smoothed knees & elbows

This is why photos look natural — even close up.

Contour for Dimension, Not Flat Color

The secret to a believable tan is depth variation.Real suntans are never one shade.

We add soft shading to:

• collarbones

• shoulders

• hips/waist

• inner thighs

• abs & cheekbones (upon request)

The body looks sculpted — not painted.

How to Keep Your Tan Natural-Looking All Week

• Pat dry — no towel rubbing

• Moisturize daily with a tan-safe lotion

• Skip long soaks + harsh scrubs

• Avoid retinol/AHA on body where tan lives

• Use Extend or Hydrate after day one

Hydrated skin = smoother fade and richer color.

Who Loves Natural Custom Tanning the Most?

Clients who say things like:

“I want to look like I just got back from the lake.”“I want glow, not drama.”“I want subtle but noticeable.”“I want depth without darkness.”

You’re our people. We specialize in subtle realism.

Ready for a Soft, Natural Glow That Looks Like You — Just Bronzed?

If you want a tan people admire, not identify, you’ll love 360 Tans.Our goal: you look like you woke up golden — not like you got sprayed.

Book here → Custom Airbrush Tan ServicesSee real natural tans → Before/After Gallery

Areas We Serve

Austin TX, South Austin, North Austin, Westlake Hills, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Sunset Valley, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Buda, Kyle, Circle C Ranch, Tarrytown, Barton Creek & surrounding areas.