HOW TO HIRE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a spray tan in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A spray tan in Ireland costs €20–€50 per session, typically around €30. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a spray tan in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers spray tan work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Tan Care — clients receive aftercare instructions to prolong the tan's longevity, such as avoiding water and sweating for a certain period.
- How does location change the price?Where you are decides which providers can reach you at all. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does salon's reputation change the price?Specialists charge for knowing which shortcuts are safe. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does type of tan chosen change the price?Better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Typically, the service does not include pre-tan exfoliation or post-tan products unless specified — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a spray tan job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS, BEAUTICIANS OR NAIL TECHNICIANS. Anyone may trade. The line that does exist is medicines: anything involving a PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICINE — botulinum toxin above all — may only be prescribed by a registered prescriber, and that is a medical matter rather than a beauty one. A clinic offering injectables with no named prescriber is the single clearest warning sign in this family.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
For injectables, WHO PRESCRIBES — a named, registered prescriber who has seen you, not a prescription arranged remotely for someone they have never met; For any treatment that breaks the skin, what is single-use and what is sterilised; A patch test before colour or lash work, and enough time before an event; The training and the insurer for the specific treatment, not the salon generally; What the aftercare is and who you call out of hours if something goes wrong; Photographs of their own work on hair or skin like yours.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers spray tan work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Tan Care — clients receive aftercare instructions to prolong the tan's longevity, such as avoiding water and sweating for a certain period.
A good answer: Where you are decides which providers can reach you at all. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Specialists charge for knowing which shortcuts are safe. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Typically, the service does not include pre-tan exfoliation or post-tan products unless specified — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a spray tan job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely — application Process — the application usually involves a trained technician using a spray gun or booth to evenly distribute the tanning solution.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the spray tan starts, and an itemised invoice after — preparation Steps — before a spray tan, clients typically undergo a consultation to determine the desired shade and skin type.
Getting the quote right
- Location — where you are decides which providers can reach you at all.
- Salon's reputation — specialists charge for knowing which shortcuts are safe.
- Type of tan chosen — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy.
- Size of the area being tanned — the price follows the size more closely than anything else here.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: location — where you are decides which providers can reach you at all
- They will not talk about it: salon's reputation — specialists charge for knowing which shortcuts are safe
- They will not talk about it: type of tan chosen — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy
- A price for the spray tan before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the spray tan has begun
What a spray tan costs: €20–€50 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Mobile spray tan and Spray tan booth session each carry their own band. Spray Tan price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Spray tans near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstLocation — where you are decides which providers can reach you at all — that is what the spray tan is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneSalon's reputation — specialists charge for knowing which shortcuts are safe — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfType of tan chosen — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherSize of the area being tanned — the price follows the size more closely than anything else here — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the spray tan is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the service — the more of it there is, the longer the job runs.
- Preparation Steps
- Before a spray tan, clients typically undergo a consultation to determine the desired shade and skin type.
- Application Process
- The application usually involves a trained technician using a spray gun or booth to evenly distribute the tanning solution.
- Post-Tan Care
- Clients receive aftercare instructions to prolong the tan's longevity, such as avoiding water and sweating for a certain period.
- Mobile Spray Tan
- A technician travels to your location to provide a spray tan in the comfort of your home or venue.
- Express Spray Tan
- A quick-drying solution is applied for clients who need immediate results, allowing for a faster tan.
- Full Body Spray Tan
- A comprehensive service covering the entire body for a uniform tan, ideal for special occasions.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a spray tan: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the location, the salon's reputation, and the type of tan chosen. Premium products and longer application times can also increase the price.
A spray tan session usually lasts between 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the technique and coverage required. Additional time may be needed for consultation and aftercare discussions.
While a general beauty professional can perform spray tans, a qualified technician is recommended for the best results. They have specific training in product application and skin types.
Many salons offer same-day appointments, but availability can vary. It's advisable to book in advance, especially during peak seasons or special events.
Yes, many salons offer packages that include spray tans along with other beauty services like manicures or facials. This can often lead to discounts and save time.
Typically, the service does not include pre-tan exfoliation or post-tan products unless specified. Clients may need to purchase these separately for optimal results.
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