Don’t be impressed by my flawless tan– I spent most of my time on the beach under a big hat and long dresses! My secret weapon is Versa Spa spray tan, the latest in self tanning booths. I used to do Mystic Tan but it was always super messy and left streaks on my clothes and legs/feet. And the smell, the disgusting weird scent that always made my son ask me “mama, did you take a bath today?”. With Versa Spa you can choose light, medium or dark and in clear or colored (I highly recommend the clear version!) and the scent is minimal. It’s a little complicated but a natural and even looking tan is worth the trouble. There is also a moisturizing option that you should get, it is sprayed on in the booth like the tanning mist. The entire process takes about 2 minutes, including a blowdryer function that dries you off. You must watch instructional video before you go to avoid confusion while in the booth and wasting your session. Jump for the video!
Many places offer Versaspa but I get mine at Palm Beach Tan. What about you, have you tried either spray tans?
(I heard Versaspa has merged with Mystic Tan, not sure if it will improve Mystic Tan but will report to you after I try the new version).
i don’t understand fake tanning. as long as getting a tan is still “in,” it’s only going to propagate people baking under the sun and/or spending money on products that turn you a color that you’re not. everyone should wear spf and learn to love their natural hue. i’m very pale, and about three years ago i just stopped trying to force tan-ness on myself. of course i still like a little “glow” with bronzer, but otherwise i’m much happier being my pasty white self. why fool people into thinking you’re damaging your skin?
I like my tanning bed. I like the comments I get about how healthy I look & I like getting relaxed by laying in a tanning bed. So this is not a bad thing to me. Be pale-to each their own!
Yeah, you may like how you look now. But, just wait until you hit the “old age” of 30 and have crows feet, wrinkles, and you look 50. You won’t be so happy then.
I love VersaSpa. It’s quick and you get great color. Plus, it offers three levels of world-renowned bronzing formulas, an anti-aging skin firming hydration spray and a UV maximizing treatment. You can use it in addition to tanning for an extra touch of color, or use it alone.
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Thanks a lot for this exclusive post. I personally agree that Spray Tanning is far better than other available tanning options only if the tanning products are organic and safe for the skin. Choosing the right tanning solution and the color tone is an art that can be well performed by the professionals only. We should take great care of this because our skin is very sensitive.
versa spa leaves streaks.
its not the fact of people giving off this fake bake look. Its the fact that most of us don’t like being pale all the time. I like that I can go and get a tan before a vacation or a big event for my husbands work. I cannot be in the sun at all. So having the option to be tan without the sun, well its worth every penny!!!!!
I used versa spa just before heading to the beach. It was my first try and the girl showing me had never used it herself. I learned to apply the barrier cream more liberally however I did get a very nice tan, streak free and no problems. I did go for the lightest, being that I have pale skin to begin with, it seemed a bit dark the first day but after a shower and a layer of lotion was perfect for my week at the beach.
Note: I did stand in front of their extra fan for about another 10 minutes AFTER the versa spa’s drier, to insure that I was completely dry. I also did not use a towel to dry off – even on my arms, which I do not shave/wax.
There is a learning curve to both systems, to make it actually look somewhat natural and to get sprayed evenly. I use versa instead of mystic because
a) you cant help but breathe the mystic tan mist in when you’re in the booth
b) mystic tan= more orangish color
c) versa drys you off, mystic doesn’t (unless they’ve changed that in the past year)
Versa is so great. i just got back from getting it done and im in love. i will never damage my skin again by sitting outside in the sun or going in a tanning bed its so great. i needed color for my dance thats tomorrow and im very happy
I love Versaspa! As it gets closer to summer I will do a bed every once in a while but from now on I will Versaspa!! Tanning beds arre definutely more relaxing and comfortable, but I get great results on my white freckled skin from Versaspa
Definutely worth it!
Mystic tan left me with no color at all, I hated the totally enclosed booth and the ventilation system which was none. Versa Spa is the golden standard for tanning. It might cost a few dollars more, but the results are outstanding. Try it once and you’ll see the difference between the two systems immediately. There is NO comparison between mystic tan and Versa Spa because Versa Spa is in a league of its own!
Versa spa is the best!! I was so disappointed in Mystic after doing the versa first. The Mystic was very quick but I had really bad streaks and my tan was more orange. It is so bad I’m calling to see if I can get my money back.
The versa is more difficult b/c you have a couple of additional poses but that is what gives you the even coverage. After you do it once it’s not so bad and the machine tells you what to do. I absolutely loved the even coverage with versa! I had no streaks at all!!
Trust me, don’t bother with Mystic, it’s horrible. Versa spa is the BEST!!!!!
Versa spa is the best!! I was so disappointed in Mystic after doing the versa first. The Mystic was very quick but I had really bad streaks and my tan was more orange. It is so bad I’m calling to see if I can get my money back.
The versa is more difficult b/c you have a couple of additional poses but that is what gives you the even coverage. After you do it once it’s not so bad and the machine tells you what to do. I absolutely loved the even coverage with versa! I had no streaks at all!!
Trust me, don’t bother with Mystic, it’s horrible. Versa spa is the BEST!!!!!
Okay, so I was VERY skeptic about this. I just tried it and it was amazing! I was afraid of the orange, but I turned out to be natural looking and it’s beautiful! Thank’s Versa Spa!
I have been tanning for like 5 years in a tanning bed. I went to the skin dr and he said that tanning beds are so bad for your skin and make you age worse than smoking. He said that spray tans are not harmful to your skin at all and add moisture… I tryed the versa spa today and i LOVE it!!! No streaks at all!
I’ve always wanted to try sunless tanning but I’ve always been afraid of streaks and having an orange appearance. I tried the VersaSpa tonight and so far so good. I work in a Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthetics office so I always hear grief about skin cancer when I go to the tanning bed. It’s nice to have an alternative that doesn’t bake you.
Veraspa is wonderful! I go for the medium/clear color with the moisturizer option at the end. When you first get out, you won’t really see any color, but over the next 6 hours or so, the color starts to come in and it is beautiful! Don’t take a shower until the next day, it helps ‘stick’ better. I also splurged for the skincare system; I’ve only used it once, but it makes my skin feel great. If you can’t get in the sun or don’t want to this is a wonderful solution. I feel so good because the color is just enough to make me look healthy. It isn’t about impressing others or faking people out to think I’m tan; it’s about feeling good about myself. I highly recommend it!
i just tried the versa spray, ive never tried any spray tans before.. i heard the mystic leaves you orange.. so i decided to try the versa spa spray tann and a half hour after the process i was already tan, i walked in the door when i got home and my family already said i looked tan.. i love it !!
so i did the versa spa the first time today after doing mystic for years… and let me tell you! whoa! i will never do the mystic again… mystic smells bad it doesnt dry you off and u have no option but to breathe in the mystic which is horrible if you do the level 3 in mystic you are soeaked and so are your clothes ! versa spa sprays just enough so your skin is not soaked its a mist not a shower… il oved it ! it smells great.. there is also a clear version without bronze but sincei like to look tan right away the bronze option is for me
i luved it!
MYSTIC SUCKS
I’ve been doing Versa for over a year and love it. Years ago I tried Mystic and there were just too many things to worry about – barrier cream, toweling off, feeling sticky etc. I have perfected Versa to the point that the only barrier cream I use is a little on my palms and a tiny amount on the tops of my hands. That’s IT! I also no longer do the prep in the beginning – you know, that light moisturizer spray or whatever it is. It always made me feel a little sticky and I have noticed zero difference in how long my tan lasts or the quality of my skin once I started skipping it. (Also saves $$ as it costs $5 per session extra.) I know every person’s skin is different so what works for me may not work for everyone but I gotta tell you – Versa is fantastic. Almost as good as a custom spray tan and a MUCH better value in my opinion if you like to stay tan all year round.
The fact that you are all employed by Versa and therefore biased in your reviews is obvious. I’ve been doing Mystic for about 4 months (don’t work for them) and have not had any of the so called problems you all have made up. Yes, there is a bit of a learning curve to both systems but I’ve never had any streaking, no orange color (and I’m super fair), and I don’t need to “towel off” after as the system dries me just fine. There is a very faint smell after but its usually gone in a couple of hours (unless I put my nose right on my skin – and who does that?) Where do you people get this stuff (you should call this site “BeautyBiased” or “Paid For My Endorsement”)? If its good enough for the Denver Broncos and Nuggets cheerleaders (never seen any orange ones) then I think its good for the rest of us!
I can assure you I am not employed by anyone in the tanning industry, and I am a big Versa fan. I have tried the Mystic and the Versa, and I have to agree with most comments on here that are negativ in regards to the Mystic. The breathing problem in the booth, the mad dash to dry yourself off so that you don’t streak (which I have never quite accomplished), and the smell. Versa has none of these problems. You can breathe easily in booth, you don’t have to dry off, it’s awesome. I agree that the prep and moisturizer are not necessary, I have never noticed a difference. I reccomend the clear medium color. I am really pale, and I can get a little color from tanning in a bed, but it takes months. With Versa I am ready to go after an overnight wait. ( I shower the next day, it helps to stay on better) My only negative comments would be that you have to be in the booth a little longer than Mystic, but we are talking minutes…and I have the same problem with bot the mystic and the Versa, but if you are in the water a lot at the lake or ocean then the color will fade a lot quicker. I would say it lasts 4-6 days for me.
I used to tan all the time until my mom and sister got skin cancer–and they don’t even tan! So the only option I have is sunless tanning. I have used both the mystic and versa. I agree–the mystic is pretty bad. I always had to “psych myself up” to press the button because it was so loud and you couldn’t breathe. Not so with the versa. I will say, I still think it smells bad but it’s bearable. And in my opinion, totally worth it for a glowing, bronze tan.
I used to work in a tanning salon where we had the mystic booth. The problem isn’t with the mystic tan it’s a beautiful color.. The problem is with the salon owners. The buy the generic solution spray to put in it and yes it will streak and turn you orange or not get any color at all. I suggest to ask if the use the real Mystic Solution first.
i loooove the versa! it’s way more “brown” than mystic and you don’t feel like you have to hold your breath the entire time. as with any sunless tanning you should always towel off afterwards to prevent streaking…
You all have just made my day. I used to get Mystic Tan and I was pretty pleased with it, but I recently moved to a small town with few tanning options, but they have VersaSpa. So, I came here to check out if it’s going to turn me orange! You’re all saying it’s better than Mystic! I can’t wait!
This post makes me appreciate my awesome tan skin. Spray tanning is really the safer alternative way not to damaging my skin under the sun. It is also the answer for my concerned with the safety of my body. Thanks for the informative post!
tried versa for the first time last week and i have to say that its amazing. you dont look orange and you dont have to worry about the uv rays.
Versa is a nice machine if you are looking for a moisturizer.
But, the new red and white Mystic Tan with the individual bottles that can be customized for any skintone are amazing! And the new mystic tan has HEAT!It is really nice and warm. The Versa girl said it had a heater but it is just a little box. The Mystic was WARM! I used to use it and I was sticky the new tans are NOT sticky and the color is sooooooo awesome! It is also not cloudy or foggy anymore. I saved the best for last. My Versa tan never lasts for longer than 3 or 4 days and I pay a lot for that tan. When I tried the new Mystic it lasted 8 DAYS!!!!! Mystic Tan got it right…better tan for my money.
I used Mystic Tan for several years (older and newer systems/formulas). I did this for years…until last year. I absolutely hated the time I had to take to use barrier cream on so many areas and the additional drying time. BUT it was a safe alternative to have *tan* skin. Last year my *tan* salon switched to Versa and I was skeptical. I knew Mystic’s results, knew the whole process, and had finally perfected how to get the color I want w/o turning too orange. (Yes, I agree w/ most on here that this is a HUGE disadvantage for Mystic, as well as streaking.) From the first time trying Versa I have NEVER turned anything close to a shade of orange; and I too discontinued using the moisturizer. I am completely satisfied with the results of Versa vs. Mystic. I just wish my salon had switched to them sooner!
Could anyone please comment on
1) How long the Vera tan lasts (generally speaking)
2) How does it look while it’s fading?
With mystic, i noticed that it faded REALLY unevenly, so a couple days with a nice tan was not worth the 4 to 5 days of streaky fading that followed.
Couldn’t have said it better!!! Give me my relaxation for a few minutes out of the day!
I just recently became hooked on Versa spa. I have gone twice and plan to go 4 more times. The first time I went it lasted about a week, but when I went a week after it seemed like the second time lasted longer since I was more comfortable with the system. It fades perfectly I had no streaks or weird uneven spots at all! I highly recommend Versa Spa to all of my friends. Also the second time I went I waited almost ten hours until I showered the first time which might have added to why it lasted longer. They tell you to wait at least 3 hours, but it’s true that the longer you wait the darker you get and longer it lasts.
I agree. For me, I am pale as well and have skin cancer in my family. But I like having some color. It has nothing to do with fooling people. Its just MY preference for myself. And I go tanning now in the bed but I am excited to try the versa spa so that maybe i wont have to use the risky bed anymore. But I do it for me, not anyone else.
I used mystic tan for a few months and wasnt really thrilled with it but I figured it was a better alternative then beds. I didnt have problem with streaking or coming off evenly. You just need to dry off and exfoliate properly.I just wanted to find something with better color. I finally decided to versa and there is no comparison. Versa’s is way more natural and brown. It seems on average it is like 30% more expensive. Atleast around were I live. But is very worth it.
I baked daily from age 19-25. I dont’ get in the sun much now, but the tanning bed never did me wrong. I am 36 with no wrinkles.
I have only done the spray tan that’s done by a person, using Norvell Sun Products. I really love it, but I’m back in Wisconsin now and I can’t find the Norvell hand spray tanning salons. I did it in Florida, but I can’t find it here. When someone does it by hand, you can have your sides resprayed, for that darker, more slimming look. I love that. I’m sure I can’t do that with the Versa tan, which is all I can find in my area. I’m trying the Versa spray tan tomorrow, and I hope it’s not at all orange…sounds like everyone in this forum likes the Versa…so no one has turned orange? Really?
I used Versa spa for the first time at the end of the summer last year, before going to the beach. I have used mystic in the past and I have to say Versa was soooo much better. I did not have an awful smell; in fact I went out that night after having it done with out showering. I could have never done that with mystic. The color lasted so much longer and faded off evenly. I will be using Versa all summer long this year. Love it Love it.
What is this prep that everyone talks about? I did the Versa Spa the other day (first time ever to do a spray tan) and it was never offered to me. I just went through the poses in 4 cycles, and I did take the moisturizer afterwards.
What I want to know is… No one at the salon offered me home care products for my tan, and I didn’t buy any. So far I haven’t done anything except regular baths and showers.
Can I use regular stuff on my Versa tan? I mean… something like regular Nivea, or Jergens (not the glow!)?
Will that make my tan last longer or the opposite? I have not been using anything because I love my tan (I finally got one, woohoo!!!! *lol* can you tell I’m happy??) and will not do anything that jeopardizes it!
Please respond….?
I just did the level 2 clear versaspa yesterday and it took about 4-5 hours to develop the color and it looks great today! It’s color is beautiful and tropical looking, not fake at all. I hope it lasts atleast 5-7 days!
I just tried Versa spa for the first time today and I really liked it. There was a little bit of spottiness but it honestly just looks like freckles which makes it look even more natural. My stomach came out a nice colour and my legs and arms were a little bit lighter… I might try level 2 next time.
I personally like Mystic better. I’ve used Mystic HD, don’t know if this makes any difference, never used a regular Mystic. This makes you do 4 poses and you simply wipe off and get dressed. There is no smell, etc. I’ve also used Versa and feel like it came out more streaky. I personally do not like the open format of the Versa but I know some people prefer it. I also found that the Versa gave off a somewhat dirty look. I am a 24 year old female who occasionally UV tans and am a Level 3 Skin Type. I just prefer “fake tanning” for health reasons, and I also have several tattoos that I don’t want to be ruined from UV Rays. In the end my conclusion is I would rather use self tanner in the long run to obtain my tan at home since the upkeep of BOTH Versa and Mystic are expensive. I hear that Clarins makes a gel that you can apply once a week and the DHA appears over 12 hours and lasts about a week similar to the booth.
I just got back from my third experience with Versa Spa, and I am hooked! I love how it makes me look and feel. Yes, there is a bit of a learning curve (it took me having funky colored thumbs the first time to get it down – now I’m putting a lot of barrier cream on my fingers AND washing/wiping them off when done), but the tan looks so natural! I went into work and a friend of mine asked if I’d ‘gotten a little sun’ and I was thrilled! I’ve done airbrush tanning and it looked disgusting the first day, nice for a day, and then flaked off like I was molting or something. This fades much more naturally over 4 or 5 days, as long as you KEEP MOISTURIZING! Obviously, wait a day/8 hours before you shower or moisturize, but after that moisturize as much as possible (at least morning and night, and use a moisturizing body wash in the shower). I use a natural, unscented lotion too because I’m convinced that the oils used in scented lotions can’t be good for the tan. ANYWAY – if you want to look and feel awesome, Versa Spa is the way to go!
i used a versa spa for the first time about a month ago and I LOVED IT!!!!! i am really pale so i only got level two but it was awesome I got a ton of compliments at church the next day
I tried Versa Spa after seeing how natural my Aunt’s looked. Mine looks real enough that people ask me if I’m scared of getting skin cancer. My only complaint is with the mechanics of the machine. Once it didn’t get dark like it usually does and when I complained they told me the spray might have been low that day, but assured me they had just refilled it. No offer of a refund. If it is too low to work shouldn’t they automatically refill it? The next time I went in, got naked, put on the cream, hairnet, and it just sprayed air at me. I had to get dressed to go out and tell the girl, and it to 15 minutes to get it working. I love the results when it works correctly, but after my sessions run out, I may consider something else.
What I was told (by a store that had both and were both the same price) is that Versa is for caucasian (lighter) skin and has “pink-y” undertones where as the mystic tan is more “brown/yellow” which might be why people are saying they look “orange”. I tried it a week ago and my skin is a glowing color! It really is amazing. Its the solution they use that is the difference – NOT in the way the solution is sprayed/applied. If you want to look like you’ve been tan for month then go with mystic and if you want a tan that looks “new” go with Versa. If you have natural “olive” undertones (mediterranean heritage) then maaaybe go with Mystic but otherwise I’d recommend versa. But certainly ask the professional at the salon. The color difference of Versa truly is stunning! I have never looked so good. (I used the medium setting, no bronzer)
Also, honestly, they BOTH smell. Oh well.
Also, honestly, they BOTH smell. Oh well.
I have done both the Mystic and the Versa Spa and I like the Versa Spa better. I had pretty good experiences with the Mystic other than a few minor things. It did stain one of my white t-shirts, which I was a little unhappy about. The other thing was that I could never get my feet and hands to look right. But other than that I enjoyed the Mystic. It didn’t look streaky at all and I have used the Mystic a number of times. If you do get streaky, you may want to mention it to the owner of the salon. The first time I went into the Mystic not only did I feel streaky but I felt like I didn’t get much color. I mentioned it to the owner and it ended up that they needed maintenance done on the booth and she gave me 2 free spray tans as an apology. I never had a problem with it again after that first time. They have also made some upgrades to it so you can now get a scented spray. My favorite is the Lime in the Coconut. It definitely beats the weird smell that it used to leave. I just did the Versa Spa for the first time the other day and I am pretty impressed with the results. The color looks way more natural than the Mystic and it won’t stain anything of mine because it’s an all natural solution. I would recommend either of these treatments to anyone. The Versa Spa is definitely a more natural looking tan but if you only have access to a Mystic it is good too.
has anyone heard of any possible side effects from inhaling the stuff thats used in the Versa Spa spray tan?
After giving up tanning in January after almost ten years, I walked into my old tanning salon in dire need of a mystic tan. The guy laughed at me and said its been gone for awhile. Versa Spa was the new spray tanning device and he showed me the poses and I pressed the button and was impressed!
It gave my pale skin a great color for my best friends wedding tomorrow-sans streaking, even by the rough spots around my fingernails! It didn’t smell funny, and my clothes were un -browned. Also, I didn’t feel like I was suffocating under the noxious mystic air.
I’ve been trying to find the perfect tan for years and got a pretty nice thing going with regular visits to the UV ray beds until skin cancer hit. After having a hunk cut out of my chest and remembering my bad experience with Mystic Tan I figured the best I could do was self-tanner (The Hamptons looks good). Then Versa-Spa (Called Zoom Tan here) came to town and I feel like I have finally found the best available now. The Zoom Tan does freckle my hands if I use the spray with bronzer so I usually get the clear solution. I don’t use the pre-post tan sprays since they don’t seem to help.
I always use a nylon scrub puff in the shower so my skin doesn’t need the extra exfoliation reccomended.
I am always interested in making the tan last longer since getting to the salon twice a week is a pain so any suggestions would be gratefully accepted:)
Well, you all have me convinced that I’m going to like Versa Spa. My first time is today, so I’m anxious to see how it does!
I’m back from my first session, and I really liked it!
The comments are correct in that it doesn’t have such a bad smell afterwards like Mystic did. The color is already developing! (I got the level 2 – Medium).
I believe I will be going back for more depending on how long it lasts.
I have been spray tanning for so long now it is seriously my best kept secret. I think it’s sad that spray tanning is viewed as such a negative thing — shows like Jersey Shore feature orange girls who have overdone it. But if you do the Versa Spa in the medium color twice a week, you are good to go. You’ll have a natural looking tan and it’ll look perfect. The best part about the Versa is the fact that you can also do your face only, so if your tan gets washed off too quickly on your face because of scrubbing off makeup, you don’t have to re-do your entire body… you can just get a quick touch up. The booth is comfortable and you feel safe, and most salons also play hit songs on speakers in each room. Getting a spray tan is something you will not regret… if you use the Versa. I HIGHLY recommend it.
The spray less tan dried my skin out. I’ve had to scrub and use shea butter for a few days and it still burns a little. I did about 4 or 5 sessions once a week. I’m going in to talk to the manager tomorrow to find out why me skin started to sting and felt like leather.
Has anyone else had that problem. My once very smooth soft skin looks like it has crinkles in it.
I’ve never got a spray tan and I think today I’m going to try Versa Spa. I’m a little nervous because 99 percent of the people I know that went for spray tans are orange, streaky, and their hands and feet look horrible. I naturally have an olive complexion, but when I’m not tan I feel I look yellowish. I’m tired of going in the tanning beds 3, 4 times a week and only get so dark while spending so much money. I hope the Versa Spa is as good as most of you say it is. Does any one have any comments about how your feet and hands come out?
I love the versa spa, as being a mystic customer for many years, it was messy, wasted way too much product, and the after smell was horrible not mentioning the streaks it left on my hands and legs.. ew.. after trying the versa spa i am a believer, its a light mist barely any smell and u can choose to do clear, also i believe it last much longer than mystic, also ive noticed it fades alot more natural than mystic leaving youblotchy
Fake tanning does not damage your skin. I have only spray tanned with the versaspa and it is the only spray tanning booth i will use. I’m sorry, but that put the mystic to shame. I try it in fort greene tanning salon in Brooklyn,NY and the tanning solarium is called park slope tanning salon & Airbrush tanning. http://www.parkslopetanning.com/.
You can tan just your face or spray tan your whole body. Open concept design says it all. Cheapest spray tanning I’ve got in Brooklyn.