Welcome to OATS salon!
Located in beautiful San Luis Obispo, our Airbrush Tanning Salon opened in November 2015 and has been giving our clients a great new healthy alternative to tanning without the harmful UV rays of the sun or tanning bed. Not only does the sun and tanning beds permanently damage skin cells with premature age spots and wrinkles, it increase our risk of melanoma and skin cancer.
So keep yourself healthy and youthful. Stay out of the sun and tanning beds. You only have one body so make sure you take care of it.
OATS is the best place in SLO to get your completely custom stray tans. The application is done all by hand using an ultra-fine mist airbrush gun. This allows for a flawless touch of golden bronze for any occasion. Multiple shades offer clients that perfect choice for their skin type. A custom blend will be chosen by you for what suits your wants and needs.
The solution is plant based derived from sugar beets and sugar cane & 100% paraben free, gluten free, sulfate free, and cruelty free. It interacts with the amino acids we already have in our skin to produce a bronze color change.
The tan itself takes about 15-20 minutes. Disposable thong underwear will be provided unless there is something particular you would like to wear during the application. Keeping in mind wherever you wear something will not get tanned so if you don't want any tan lines then go nude. (Men are required to wear bottoms of some kind. Boxers, boxer briefs, swim trunks rolled up or underwear is mandatory.) We also provide hair nets and sticky feet that protect areas from getting unwanted tanning solution on areas. Your tan will last anywhere from 7-12 days depending on your daily activities and caring for your skin.
Before your tan: Day before your appointment: Shower, shave, exfoliate your skin really well. A loofah, body mitt or dry brushing is best. Then moisturize your skin everywhere. This allows you so remove any dead skin that could cause your tan to come off quicker or fade unevenly.
Day of your tan: Shower normally but don't put any lotions, deodorants, makeup or perfumes on. Avoid using bar soap because it can leave a film on your skin. This allows the solution to absorb evenly without anything blocking it from setting in. Bring loose dark clothing to wear after your tan. There is a bronzer in the solution so you will get an instant tan but it will wash off after your first shower. If you will be sleeping in your tan its recommended to put down old or dark sheets because the initial color can rub off a little bit but will wash out completely.
Caring for your tan... After your tanning session, you'll want to wait at least 8 hours for Regular tan and 1-3 hours for Rapid tan before showering, swimming, exercising or any activity that may disrupt the tanning process. 8-12 hours is best. For Rapid tan 1-3 hours. The key to your tan lasting as long as possible is keeping your skin well moisturized after your first shower.. Body butters and good rich lotions are perfect. Stay away from pure oils though. As they are great for your skin, not while you have your tan. Oil can break down the tan. If you will be going in a chlorinated pool its best to moisturize your skin before you go in. This will act as a barrier and help block the chlorine from penetrating your tan. Always pat dry after showers and pool activity. Your skin gets soft after being in water and you don't want to rub your tan off. Pat dry gently then moisturize moisturize moisturize!
We have available for purchase an amazing Tan Extending lotion and Bronzing Mousse that will keep your tan lasting even longer! Its also great for touching up your tan while on vacation or just for everyday use. This is also great for clients that want to be tan all the time but may not be able to come in for airbrush tans as often. Your artist will be able to help you pick out what’s best for you and show you how to use.
Waxing should be done at least 24 hours before your appointment.
Manicure and pedicure should be done any time before your appointment.
24-hour cancellation policy
FAQ:
When’s the best time to do a tan before an event?
The best time to do the tan is a day or two before the event or vacation. This allows for it to be at it maximum and last as long as possible. We don’t usually recommend doing your tan the day of your event because you will have a period of processing time (8+ for Regular, 1-3 for Rapid) so the cosmetic bronzer can rub off on your clothing. But if that’s the only time you have then choosing the Rapid solution is usually the best option to allow a shower soon after.
What’s the difference between Regular and Rapid solution?
Regular solution needs to stay on your body for at least 8+ hours before you can rinse it off and shower. Rapid solution is a quicker developing time and is only left on your body 1-3 hours before your can rinse and shower. 1 hour for a light tan, 2 hours for a medium tan and 3 hours for a dark tan. Rapid is great if you can’t leave it on all day or night or if you needed to do a tan same day of an event or leave for a vacation. Since it only needs to be on your body for a few hours it allows you to go about your business in a short time without the worry of messing it up. The Rapid is time sensitive though so make sure you have access to a shower in the time frame for the shade you want. If rapid is left on for too long it will get very dark.
Are there different shades and colors to choose from?
Yes! We have Level 1 Light, Level 2 Medium and Level 3 Dark. They can also be mixed together to get a blend of Light/Medium or Medium/Dark. When you are in for your appointment the artist will go over levels with you and together you can choose a shade that’s best for your skin tone and what you would like to achieve from the tan.
Is it safe if I’m pregnant?
Yes, totally safe to spray tan while you're pregnant however its always best to consult with your doctor. Since the filtration system in our tanning room filters out the over spray you won’t be breathing it in. I also encourage anyone pregnant to wear a mask while doing the spray tan and then do face at the very end.
