Get Glowing with Solea Sunless Tanning in Dayton

I was so lucky to be asked to try Solea Sunless. My experience was really great and the results have been phenomenal. Here are my notes.

The Tan

First of all, this spray tan has been one of the most long-lasting I’ve had – it’s been nearly two weeks and I’m still glowing. I’m at the point where as far as I’m concerned, this is just how I look now and you can’t tell me any different. I wish I had better photos of myself with this tan, it’s hard to capture when it’s basically midnight at 6 p.m. Here’s one from a stop at Meridien – at least the ghost had good feedback.

I’ve had a lot of compliments about my tan, too. People in my life can definitely tell I’ve had one because I’m so pale and they see me so often. But most people who find out I had a spray tan are really complimentary and didn’t realize it wasn’t just what I naturally look like. I really appreciated that everything was tailored to my tan preference (light and natural).

The Process

Solea has a tanning formula for just about anyone. Some of the options were rapid tanning where you can wash it off in as little as 2 hours, an overnight option if you want to sleep in it, a sweat-resistant version, a clear version, and more. It can be customized to your lifestyle.

There’s some prep work to do and Solea sends you that information. It’s pretty standard for spray tans: exfoliate/shave 24 hours before, no deo or lotion day of, etc. You’ll also receive a kit afterward of helpful post-care items: a tan-friendly shaver and exfoliating glove.

During the spray tan, owner Yolanda uses a brush and hydration technique to make sure that wrists and hands look flawless. It worked really well, too. She said that she can usually tell when someone has had a spray tan by looking at the person’s wrists and hands so it was important to her to find a way to smooth that out. She finished the service with a brush of sparkly setting powder.

Solea was a really comfortable studio with everything I could ever need right there. They have hair protection caps, disposable bras, panties, and nose plugs.

Make-Your-Own Lip Gloss Bar

One feature that makes Solea perfect for groups like bridal parties, for instance, is that they offer a make-your-own lip gloss bar called the Glossy Bar by Solea. While the rest of the party waits for their tan, they can get creative designing their own perfect lip gloss for the big day.

Want to book just the glossy bar? You can! It’s for at least 5 people and would make a fun girls activity.

Keep an eye out for Glossy Bar updates on Instagram, they may be headed to an event near you!

The Details

The website has a ton of information about prepping for a spray tan and more. Plus, you’ll receive helpful texts with all that info.

The location is inside a multi-use wellness space that’s full of other great providers. Yolanda gave me a little tour afterward and it was really neat to see all the different therapies provided here. There are two parking lots and both will get you where you need to be.

Solea Sunless Tanning
2000 Hewitt Ave, Suite 225, Dayton, Ohio