Competition Tan

A competition tan is a specialized spray tan designed for bodybuilding, figure, bikini, and physique competitions. It uses high-DHA solution (typically 14% or higher), is applied in 2–3 coats over 1–2 days leading up to the event, and is finished with a topical bronzer or oil that provides additional immediate depth and stage-light reflectivity. Competition tans are dramatically darker than a standard spray tan because stage lighting washes out skin tone — what looks unnaturally dark in person reads as ideal definition under stage lights. Pricing typically ranges $80–$180 depending on city and prep level (some packages include touch-ups on competition day). Competition tans last 1–3 days at full depth and require oil-based aftercare to prevent transfer onto bikinis or trunks before judging. Most competition prep tanning happens at the host hotel or competition venue rather than at the artist's studio. Bronzly's appointment_types system supports competition-tan booking with extended duration, multi-coat tracking, and event-date reminders.