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Foam & a mitt
A lightweight, quick-drying foam with a tropical scent. Blend it over clean, dry skin with a mitt. Your selected base determines the rinse instructions.
Explore Tanning FoamThe at-home self-tan guide
How tan do you
want to go?
A little sun-kissed or a deep, just-back-from-vacation bronze. Tell us what you have in mind. We'll help you find a self-tanner to start with.
01 / How do you like to glow?
Your tan. Your kind of texture.
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Color with a creamy feel
A self-tanning lotion with shea butter and a subtle chocolate scent. Choose Light or Dark in JMT's Signature or Violet base.
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Keep your moisturizer
Mix JMT Tanning Serum with your favorite moisturizer as directed. Prefer a spray? The Face & Body Tanning Mist goes on colorless and comes in a portable 4 oz bottle.
Explore Tanning Serum Explore Tanning Mist02 / Pick your finish
A hint of color.
Or all out bronze.
Think about the tan you want to wear. Then choose the formula and follow its directions. Light, medium, and deep describe your goal here, not three shades available in every product.
Your starting tone and application affect the result. Need a hand choosing a base? Ask the JMT team.
03 / Get to know the JMT color families
There's more than one way to golden.
These are JMT's professional spray solution families. At-home products have their own available formulas and sizes, so check the individual product before choosing. Buying for a salon? Visit JMT professional.
Choose your rinse time
One Hour Tan
A spray solution with 30, 60, or 90-minute rinse choices for lighter, medium, or deeper color. Color continues developing after rinsing.
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A versatile starting point
Preferred Universal
Made for all skin tones. A blend of Signature and Violet; choose the depth and formula for your client.
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Violet-based bronze
Violet
A richer, deeper brown, especially on olive skin tones. Also suitable across skin tones, including clients who tend to pull pink or yellow.
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The original JMT collection
Signature
A natural bronze that can pull pink on light skin tones. Explore multiple depths, plus Rapid Tan and Quick Dry options.
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Rich brown undertones
Espresso
Like Violet, suited to olive skin tones and clients who tend to pull pink or yellow. A richer, deeper brown with espresso bean extract.
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No immediate cosmetic bronzer
Bronzer Free
Suited to all skin tones. Color develops gradually without an immediate cosmetic guide bronzer; follow the selected formula’s directions.
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A pared-back formula
Simple
Just 7 ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, with plant-based bronzer. Explore Medium and Rapid Tan options.
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Rosy, golden warmth
Rose Gold
Rose and gold tones create a warm bronze finish, especially suited to olive to darker skin tones.
Explore the lineDo I need the same shade as someone with my skin tone?
Not necessarily. Your starting tone, undertones, desired depth, and application all affect your result. Use this guide as a starting point, then check the product directions or ask JMT for personal guidance.
What's the difference between a solution and a self-tanner?
Professional spray solutions are intended for spray application with compatible equipment. Foams, lotions, mists, and serums have their own at-home application directions. A gallon of solution is not a substitute for a ready-to-use lotion.
Is One Hour Tan the same as Rapid Tan?
No. One Hour Tan lists 30, 60, and 90-minute rinse choices. Rapid Tan options in other families have different instructions. Follow your exact product's directions. Rinsing does not mean your final color has finished developing.
Should I choose by undertone or by depth?
They answer different questions. The color family describes the tone of the formula, while depth describes the level of color you're choosing. Compare both, and ask JMT if you're deciding between two options.
Can I get my recommendation without giving my email?
Yes. This guide and the optional quiz are free to explore without signing up. Joining our email list is always your choice.
What should I know before applying?
Patch test and follow your product's preparation, application, and rinse instructions. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes. Self-tanner is not sunscreen and does not replace sun protection.
How do I apply tanning foam without missing spots?
Exfoliate first and apply to dry skin. Add foam to an applicator mitt, then blend in overlapping circular motions. Leave your hands and feet until the end and use the product remaining on the mitt for those areas.
See the foam and its directionsWhy does the rinse time depend on the product?
JMT has standard and faster-rinse formulas. A rinse time for one base is not a rule for every foam, lotion, or spray solution. Check the instructions for the exact formula you choose. Your color can keep developing after you rinse.
How do I care for my tan after it develops?
Keep your skin moisturized, wash gently, and pat dry. Exfoliating and long, hot baths can speed up fading. Follow your product's care instructions and give the color time to develop before adding more.