What Is the Best Spray Tan Solution? A Professional Guide to Flawless Results
PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
What Is the Best Spray Tan Solution? A Professional Guide to Flawless Results
The “best spray tan solution” is the one that matches your client’s undertone, desired depth, and rinse timeline — while delivering consistent color, fast dry time, and an even fade.
In the professional tanning world, that “best” solution is the one you can trust on real clients — every skin tone, every season, every schedule. That’s why Sjolie is considered an award-winning spray tan solution line among beauty professionals. Our formulas are pre-blended for easy use (prep, pour, spray — no mixing required), crafted for consistent, natural-looking color, fast dry times, and comfortable wear that helps clients rebook.
WATCH & LEARN
Sjolie Spray Tan Solutions Overview
Sjolie Sunless offers three professional solution families — Original, Luxe, and Rapid — so artists can choose the right undertone, depth, and development window for each client. Whether you run a salon, studio, or mobile tanning business, this guide breaks down what to look for in the best professional spray tan solution and how to choose the right formula every time.
IN THIS GUIDE
Table of Contents
How Pros Choose
Sjolie Solution Lines
THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD
How Beauty Professionals Choose the Best Spray Tan Solution
Professional artists don’t choose the best spray tan solution based on marketing — they choose it based on repeatable results. The “best” solution is the one that performs on back-to-back appointments, applies evenly through HVLP or airbrush systems, and fades cleanly without patchiness.
Undertone Accuracy
Reliable Development
Fast Dry Time
Comfortable Wear
Even Fade
THE FORMULA
What Makes a Spray Tan Solution “the Best”?
When someone searches “What is the best spray tan solution?” they usually want one of three things: the most natural color, the longest-lasting tan, or the fastest processing time. The best professional solution delivers all three — by combining undertone selection, a reliable development window, and skin-supporting ingredients that improve sprayability and fade.
Key elements include naturally derived DHA as the primary sunless tanning active, a guide color (Sjolie Bronzer Complex) that helps artists apply evenly and helps clients see immediate color, hydration support from ingredients like aloe and glycerin, precise undertone selection with olive and violet foundations, and professional spray performance formulated for HVLP and airbrush machines.
THE LINEUP
Sjolie Solution Lines: Original vs Luxe vs Rapid
Sjolie solutions are built as a professional system — choose your client’s undertone first, then choose the depth, then choose the development window.
| Feature | Original Line | Luxe Line | Rapid Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Aloe Vera | Alcohol | Alcohol |
| Undertone | Olive (green) | Violet | Both available |
| Development | 8-hour | 8-hour | 1–4 hour rinse |
| Result | Golden, sun-kissed | Deep chocolate-brown | Quick-develop flexibility |
| Feel | Moisturizing | Quick-dry | Quick-dry |
| Fragrance | Fragrance-free | Fragrance-free | Fragrance-free |
OLIVE UNDERTONE
Sjolie Original Line (8-Hour)
The Original Line is aloe-based and built around olive undertones for a classic, natural golden result. It’s a studio staple for artists who want predictable color, comfortable wear, and a lineup that works across a wide range of client skin tones.
Enriched with aloe vera for hydration support. Designed for HVLP and airbrush machines. Fragrance-free and professional-grade for consistent results.
VIOLET UNDERTONE
Sjolie Luxe Line (8-Hour)
The Luxe Line is violet-based and alcohol-based for an extra-dry feel during processing. It’s designed to create a deeper, chocolate-brown tan — especially flattering on warm and neutral undertones that can pull orange with the wrong formula.
Blended with fast-drying alcohol for comfort during development. Violet undertones for deep, rich brown results. Fragrance-free and built for professional performance.
EXPRESS DEVELOP
Sjolie Rapid Solutions
Rapid Solutions are made for clients who need flexibility. They allow a quick rinse window (as little as 1 to 4 hours depending on desired depth), while color continues developing over the next 24 hours.
Rapid rinse convenience with professional-quality development. Alcohol-based for a faster dry feel. Available in undertone families to match client preferences.
TOP SELLERS
Best-Selling Sjolie Spray Tan Solutions (and Who They’re For)
Below is a simple way many pros build a menu that covers the majority of clients.
| Solution | Line | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Original N°6 Light | Original | Fair/pale clients wanting a subtle golden glow |
| Original N°9 Medium | Original | The go-to “everyday” bestseller for classic golden results |
| Original N°12 Dark | Original | Deeper golden brown while staying natural |
| Original N°14 Dark Depth | Original | Deeper complexions and advanced tanners wanting maximum depth |
| Luxe N°9 Medium | Luxe | Warm/neutral clients who want richer browns |
| Luxe N°12 Dark | Luxe | Deep chocolate finish with strong violet correction |
| Luxe Rapid | Rapid | Faster rinse timeline with deeper, violet-based results |
| Original Rapid | Rapid | Faster rinse timeline with a natural golden finish |
LUXE N°12 RESULT
Deep, Rich Color Without the Orange
The Luxe N°12 delivers the kind of dramatic, dark tan that clients request for vacations, events, and photo shoots — with violet undertones that eliminate any hint of orange. The result is a rich chocolate-brown that photographs beautifully and fades cleanly.
This is the solution artists reach for when clients say “go dark” — and the tan lines speak for themselves.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Ingredients We Love (and Why)
Aloe Vera
Supports a more comfortable, hydrated feel while the tan develops — often helping the finish look smoother and fade more evenly.
Fast-Drying Alcohol
Reduces tackiness, speeds up dry time, and lowers transfer risk — especially helpful for mobile appointments and high-volume days.
Glycerin
Helps the skin hold moisture. With good aftercare, this supports a more even-looking fade.
Vitamin C & E
Antioxidant vitamins valued in skincare-forward formulas that support a skin-friendly experience clients appreciate.
Sjolie Bronzer Complex
Our signature, pro-only guide color technology — engineered for bold, flawless results. It lays down a rich, even cosmetic bronze so you can see perfect coverage instantly, while DHA develops underneath into a natural, long-lasting tan over 24 hours.
Naturally Derived DHA
The primary sunless tanning active, sourced from sugar beets and sugar cane, that develops into a UV-free tan on the outer layer of skin.
CLEAN FORMULA STANDARD
Ingredients Many Pros Avoid (and Why)
Many professional spray tan artists are moving toward cleaner formulas. Here are the ingredients pros commonly avoid — and why Sjolie leaves them out.
Mineral Oil
Some artists avoid heavier occlusive ingredients depending on the feel and fade they want.
Parabens
Many pros prefer paraben-free formulas due to client expectations.
Heavy Fragrance
Can be irritating for sensitive clients and less ideal for salon environments.
Erythrulose
Many pros prefer DHA-forward formulas and focus on undertone matching for better predictability.
EQUIPMENT
Does Spray Tan Solution Work with Any Machine?
Most professional spray tan solutions are designed for HVLP and airbrush systems. The biggest differences in results usually come from technique, gun settings, and airflow consistency — not the solution brand alone.
For best results, choose a professional turbine and keep filtration clean, then match solutions to undertones and desired depth.
EXPERT ADVICE
Pro Tips for Better Results + Longer Wear
Standard Usage
One Controlled Coat
Dry Down Matters
Proper Storage
Track Shelf Life
COMMON QUESTIONS
FAQ: Best Spray Tan Solutions
Which solution should I start with?
Olive vs violet — how do I choose?
Are rapid solutions as good as standard?
If you want one “do-it-all” bestseller, start with a medium depth in the undertone family that matches your typical clientele — then add one deeper option and one rapid option to round out your menu.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Need Help Choosing the Right Solutions?
Call 1-888-495-6064 to speak to a Sjolie Representative. We’ll help you build a solution menu tailored to your clientele and business model.