Both use DHA. Both produce a temporary bronzed result. The actual difference is application: spray tan uses an airbrush in a salon for an even one-day deposit; self tan uses a mitt at home for a customisable repeatable result. The right one for you depends on whether you’re tanning for a single event or for a season.
frequently asked.
Slightly — the airbrush deposits product more uniformly than a mitt. The trade-off is less control over depth.
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