Spray tans

Not to sure how the final effect would look like as the normal procedure is to exfoliate all the "creased" area's of the body prior to treatment ie,the knee's/elbows I would worry that maybe the area's would hold to much colour and be very noticeable.Can you not ask at the salon ? but they are not going to advise you not to have it are they as it's business.

I think spray tans, even on smooth, unblemished young skin look exactly that - a spray tan - not a natural skin coloration. I suspect that a spray tan on blemished skin would look exactly that too. Sorry.

Agree Absent, my legs have never been my best feature (varicose veins at 25 and legs are a bit 'sturdy' so its Maxi skirts of trousers. In summer I think well cut but loose trousers look far smarter than a short skirt if your legs are really not that special.

I believe that spray tans have improved and one does not have to have hugely artificial looking colour these days. I can ask advice at a salon of course, but was wondering if anyone had any personal experience . I do not wear skirts above the knee (indeed no skirts at all in the winter), and certainly not shorts. I have not yet reached the stage of hiding my legs away despite uneven skin tone, but would like to wear a dress without tights!

Atqui have you thought of using one of the many body lotions with the built in sunshimmer such as Nivea or Johnston's they build up to give a nice even touch of colour and you can use it after every shower for a nice glowing effect.

I use Sally Hansen's spray leg make up for a nice smooth finish. It is really flattering and evens out and covers odd age marks. I use 'fair' as I'm a pale redhead, but there are other tones available plus a bronzey tan as well. It's sold in Boots.

Glam and Madrigal,Thanks for advice. I have tried the lotions but found the smell annoying, tho I believe there are some now that dont have a smell. How I remember smelling like a horse in 1968 when ambre solaire brought out the first self tanning cream!! I will definitely give the leg spray a go.

I remember an unfortunate party in the 80s where I wore a white dress and used fake tan. I'm afraid I got rather drunk (I was a student!) and the next morning I looked a bit smudged (euphemism) and I had to throw the dress out.

Oh, the joys of feckless youth! It was a great party though as it took place in the summer holidays at a boys' school in Helmsley in Yorkshire where a friend's father was the head. Won't ever forget that fake tan related incident...

Madrigal I tried the leg spray once and got it absolutely everywhere! How do you apply it, please??

I use Olay tan on my face and neck, and Dove everywhere else.

I've been using an instant tan cream that came free with a magazine. It's been quite good and non patchy so far. I just use it on my legs for the odd times I wear a skirt.

Ariadne have you tried standing in the garden ?? not joking really as my neighbour did that

Alternatively, Ariadne, stand in the bath.

I tried something called "Air Stockings" once - and only once! Sprayed it on before work in the shower (no, not when it was running) and was then late for work as I had to clean it down - what a mess!
I have one or two age spots on my face, and found when I used my usual Clarins facial tanning cream, the spots looked much worse as the colour seemed to "stick" to them. I plan to try again using Vaseline over the spots as a barrier.
I do use leg make-up made by L'Oreal or Number 7, very nice cover and doesn't matter if you haven't time to exfoliate beforehand. Otherwise I also find one of those body lotions with mild tanning effect take the glare away.

Perhaps if the weather forecast is correct I can get a natural tan in the garden,but so far here in Devon it's a cloudy day.

I did try the leg spray in the shower, the spent days scrubbing the tiles...

On a lighter note if you stand in the rain long enough you may go a delicate shade of rust
I have just booked a spray tan for the week before DSs wedding in Sept,it gives me plenty of time to correct any "excess colour" before the big day,only got to book nails and hair now and all done.(its been a long year with these wedding plans)

Tell me about it,!

I don't think I'd trust myself with a spray tan. I have bought some Olay moisturiser with self-tan. I always look pale.

My Mum has blemishes on her legs and found that self tans made the marks stand out.
She now uses This Works Perfect Legs and her legs look great.
Btw, I use Piz Buin shimmering tan cream all summer. It's a beautiful colour and doesn't smell. I'm fortunate enough not to have blemishes yet though.

Thanks for all your advice. I've never heard of This Works before and have been looking it up. It sounds great.

Treebee,does she use perfect legs skin miracle or perfect legs gradual tan?

I tried a spray tan at the hairdressers last year but found it came off on my clothes.

It looked alright but I wouldn't have one again.

As anyone else had this happen to them.

I spray the Sally Hansen leg cover no more than a couple of inches away so the spray doesn't go everywhere. I think it's always good to moisturise first as it helps the stuff spread more smoothly. Since I usually stick my foot up on the bath to spray I always pop a towel underneath to catch spray from any poor aim!

Isn't it nice to be even having this conversation? I wouldn't go bare legged if we weren't having this great weather.

I find a spray tan is better than a cream , seems to go on more evenly, and not streak.