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What Is an Automated Spray Tan Booth? Everything You Need to Know

Wondering what an automated spray tan booth is and how it works? Learn how self-service spray tanning delivers a flawless, streak-free tan in minutes — no technician required.

What Is an Automated Spray Tan Booth? Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve ever searched for a spray tan near you in Toronto, you’ve probably come across the term “automated spray tan booth.” An automated spray tan booth is a self-service sunless tanning system that uses precision HVLP (high-volume, low-pressure) nozzles to apply a fine, even mist of professional-grade tanning solution across your entire body — no technician required. At TANNED TO, our booth is equipped with three HVLP nozzles and a smart sensor system that automatically adjusts to your height and skin type, delivering a customized, streak-free tan every single session.

How It Works

So how does an automated spray tan booth actually work? When you step inside, voice-guided instructions walk you through four simple stances to ensure full-body coverage from head to toe. The entire spray process takes just minutes, making it one of the fastest ways to get a natural-looking bronze glow in Toronto.

Choose Your Shade

One of the most common questions we hear is: “can I choose how dark my spray tan is?” Yes. Our automated booth offers two solution types, each with four intensity levels from light to double dark. The Malibu solution contains a cosmetic bronzer that gives you an instant visible glow the moment you step out, with your full colour developing over the next 8–24 hours. The Clear solution skips the bronzer entirely, allowing your tan to develop gradually and invisibly — perfect if you prefer a no-makeup, subtle approach to sunless tanning.

Total Privacy

Privacy is one of the biggest reasons people choose an automated spray tan booth over a traditional hand-applied spray tan. At TANNED TO, there is no technician in the room at any point during your session. You step into a completely private booth, follow the voice prompts at your own pace, and the system handles everything. A built-in air purification system actively draws impure air out of the booth while you tan, so you breathe easy the entire time. For anyone who has felt uncomfortable undressing in front of a spray tan technician, automated booths are a game-changer.

Built-In Drying System

After each spray pass, an integrated drying system with heated air ports gently blows warm air over each treated area, so you never feel wet or sticky between coats. By the time your session is done, you’re dry enough to get dressed and walk out the door immediately.

Complimentary Full-Body Skincare

At TANNED TO, our automated booth does more than just tan. Every session includes an optional complimentary full-body skincare treatment. Choose Hydrate — powered by a Tri-Hydro Boost Complex™ with sodium hyaluronate for deep, multi-layer moisture — or Lift, built around the C-Lift Peptide Complex™ with Argireline® Peptide to stimulate collagen production and firm your skin. Often called “Botox in a bottle,” Lift helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles without needles or downtime — applied head-to-toe in under 2 minutes. Learn more in our full skincare guide.

Whether you’re looking for a bridal spray tan, prepping for a vacation, or just want a healthy glow and skincare treatment without UV exposure, an automated spray tan booth at TANNED TO gives you salon-quality results on your own schedule. Learn more about what to expect during your first visit or book your session now.

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