StainD Salon — Local services in Scottsdale

As a spray tan virgin I was super skeptical. I fully envisioned coming out looking like an Oompah Loompah which is why I've never done one ever before... But with our oldest daughter's wedding coming up and the dress color she picked out for my pale self, I knew it was time for drastic measures. I found them on Instagram, then researched their website and asked a few questions. Melissa responded fairly quickly and answered my questions via email and I was brave enough to take the next step. First, I was greeted at the door of Sachi Salon Studios (SE corner of Scottsdale Rd & Shea) by a friendly gentleman who asked who I was there to see. I explained I was looking for the airbrush tanning place and he pointed me straight ahead to StainD Salon. There I was greeted by Melissa who, in a nut shell, ROCKS. Melissa fully understood my apprehension and convinced me within seconds that she truly knows what she's doing and she knew just the color to compliment my pale skin. It was fast, painless, odorless (my dogs didn’t even notice), and professional. Melissa made me feel comfortable in my own skin and BONUS, now my skin looks naturally sun kissed and not fake looking or streaked at all. The hubby and kids didn’t even notice so it’s definitely natural looking. I 1000% recommend StainD Salon and Melissa. Word of advice, do what I did and read her whole website before going in. There you will find tips on how to prepare your skin so the tan will last the full 10 days. DOUBLE BONUS: best $15 I've ever spent on myself! I will be back for sure.

UPDATE: Just finished rinsing off after required 8hrs, patted dry, applied moisturizer as instructed. Thought for sure something would rub off on my white sheets the first night. NOPE, woke up to 100% white sheets/zero transfer! Still streak free and super happy...

Just got my spray tan from Kerry yesterday and the color came out perfect! Not orange at all and looks extremely natural. I’m usually apprehensive about getting spray tans, especially before needing to be in natural daylight with them (brassy-ness, streaks, etc.) but there’s absolutely no streaks and the color came out completely even. Also no smell after you wash off which is the best thing ever! Kerry was totally cool and made the process super simple. Will definitely be back for another event I have in...

Holly & Melissa are wonderful! I had never had an airbrush tan before, just the booth experiences. Let me tell you this is the way to go! I have Lupus so I can't be in the sun for long periods of time, these girls really know what they are doing. I am super pale and all of their tans are violet-based, NO ORANGE. Tan lasts so long, will definitely be purchasing a package for my mom to go and...