DeSoleil Spray Tanning

DeSoleil Spray Tanning deSoleil Spray Tanning is Santa Cruz’s luxury spray tan atelier. Master technician with 18+ years of expertise using premium solutions for exceptional results.

We craft bespoke, natural-looking tans for weddings, proms, events, or everyday radiance Jana Corder
Expert Spray Tan Artist

I discovered my passion for spray tanning in 2002 while seeking a safe, UV-free glow for my fair, sun-sensitive skin. Early experiences with uneven color and inexperienced technicians inspired me to set a higher standard for personalized, natural-looking results. In 2007, I opened Santa Cruz’s first exclusively spray tan salon, dedicating myself to mastering color theory, advanced application techniques, and exceptional client care. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of preparing clients for proms, graduations, weddings, job interviews, vacations, and every milestone in between. Today, my clients trust me for precision, discretion, and consistency. I’m proud of the loyalty I’ve earned and still completely obsessed with crafting flawless tans. I look forward to welcoming you to deSoleil and creating your perfect, bespoke glow.

The Coastal Aesthetic Effortless beach vibes, minus the sun damage. 🌊☀️ Perfected for the Santa Cruz lifestyle, our "Coa...
03/29/2026

The Coastal Aesthetic Effortless beach vibes, minus the sun damage. 🌊☀️ Perfected for the Santa Cruz lifestyle, our "Coastal Edit" captures local light perfect refined, never heavy, and always authentic.




















03/12/2026

White jeans. Wicker basket. A bicycle that has seen better days and an afternoon that absolutely hasn't. Sun. Shade. Movement. This is exactly what spring feels like.

There's a specific joy that comes from being outside and moving — and this photo has all of it. The effortless warmth of the skin against white denim, the dappled light coming through the trees, the sense that this ride has no particular destination, and that's entirely the point.

A deSoleil spray tan adds that sense of renewal to every single outing — not because it changes who you are, but because even-toned, warm skin under spring light just makes everything feel more alive. More deliberate. More like a version of your life that you're actively choosing rather than just passing through.

Sun. Shade. Movement — a spray tan holds through all of it. The DHA-based color is in the skin, not on it, so cycling, walking, and any other light outdoor activity won't affect your tan once it's fully developed. Just wait the full development window after your appointment — eight to ten hours minimum before heavy sweating — and then you're free to move however the season calls for.

Moisturize after any post-ride shower. Pat dry, apply generously, and your tan will carry you through the whole spring calendar.

A sense of renewal and joy to every pedal.

Serving Santa Cruz · Capitola · Aptos · Soquel · Scotts Valley · Monterey Bay

Book through the link in bio or text 831.479.8266
deSoleil · Illuminated Aesthetics · Santa Cruz, CA

03/11/2026

Hat on. SPF underneath. Glow already handled.

She's not leaving her skin unprotected — she just refuses to leave it ungolden either. That's the move.

UV exposure is the leading cause of premature aging and uneven pigmentation. The tan was never worth the trade-off. A deSoleil spray tan gives you the warmth without a single UV ray — a DHA-based formula that creates natural color by working with the top layer of your skin, not against it.

A natural looking tan with No sun damage. Just color that looks like it came from somewhere beautiful.

Your skin is a long-term asset. Protect it like one.

Serving Santa Cruz · Capitola · Aptos · Soquel · Scotts Valley · Monterey Bay

Book through the link in bio or text 831.479.8266

03/11/2026

Glow Like A Pro: Men's Edition
White shirt, open collar, golden light — and skin that earns every bit of that moment.

This is what a men's spray tan looks like when it's done right. Not bronze. Not obvious. Just clean, warm, healthy-looking color that makes a white shirt sit differently against the skin and a face catch the light with more dimension. The kind of result that nobody identifies — they just notice that you look good.

Glow Like A Pro: Men's Edition is exactly that. A gentle upgrade. A crisp finish. Nothing overdone.

At deSoleil, the men's formula is specifically calibrated — lighter in concentration, precise in undertone, and applied with the same expert hand that every client receives. The session is private and efficient. The result is undetectable as anything other than looking well.

Here's the prep: exfoliate the morning before your appointment. Skip the deodorant and lotion on the day of. Wear a loose dark shirt out of the studio. Avoid workouts or anything that makes you sweat for the first eight to ten hours — let the tan develop cleanly. After your first rinse, moisturize daily.

For grooms: book two to three days before the wedding. This gives you full color development and a day of rest before the ceremony so the tan is completely stable and natural-looking for the photos.

For anyone else: one to two days before works perfectly for any occasion — or no occasion at all.

Serving Santa Cruz · Capitola · Aptos · Soquel · Scotts Valley · Monterey Bay · Silicon Valley

Book your appointment through the link in bio or text 831.479.8266
deSoleil · Illuminated Aesthetics · Santa Cruz, CA

03/10/2026

Don't Let Your Skin Get Lost In The Details
A beaded gown. Crystal-encrusted heels. Hands that know exactly what they're doing. And skin that is already completely ready.

Every detail in this image has been chosen. The dress. The shoes. The bracelet. A bride who is this considered about every element of her day — she hasn't left her skin to chance.

Don't let your skin get lost in the details. A consistent, camera-ready tan is one of the most important things you can prepare in the weeks before your wedding, and one of the easiest things to overlook until it's too late to do properly.

Here's how bridal tan timing works at deSoleil:

A trial session is always recommended two to three weeks before the wedding. This lets you see exactly how your skin responds to the formula, refine the depth and undertone, and arrive on your wedding day with complete confidence in the result.

Your wedding-week session should be booked two to three days before the ceremony — not the night before. This gives the tan its full development window, allows the guide bronzer to rinse away cleanly, and ensures your color is completely stable and natural-looking for the ceremony, the portraits, and every photo that follows.

The dress will be more radiant against warm skin. The decolletage will photograph with depth. The bare shoulders, the arms, the back of a backless gown — all of it will look like it belongs together.

Don't let your skin be the detail that got away.

Bridal bookings for spring and summer are open. Reserve early — dates fill quickly April through October.

Serving Santa Cruz · Capitola · Aptos · Soquel · Scotts Valley · Monterey Bay · Bay Area

Reserve your bridal session through the link in bio or text 831.479.8266
deSoleil · Illuminated Aesthetics · Santa Cruz, CA

03/10/2026

The Most Effortless Tan You've Ever Had
She's barely touching her face — and that skin is doing all the work.

This is what effortless looks like up close. Dewy. Even. Warm without being obvious. The kind of result where freckles are still visible, undertones are still yours, and everything just looks like a more luminous version of you, rather than a layer applied on top of you.

The formula used at deSoleil is a soothing, expert-grade solution designed to elevate your skin's appearance — not mask it. Conditioning ingredients work alongside the color development to hydrate and balance as the tan forms, which is why clients consistently leave feeling softer than when they arrived.

Effortless also means the process. The studio is private. One client at a time. No rushing. I walk every first-time client through what to expect before, during, and after the session, so nothing is uncertain.

Here's what aftercare looks like for results like this: avoid water, sweating, and tight clothing for the first eight to ten hours after your appointment. After your first rinse, the real color emerges — moisturize daily from that point on to keep it deepening evenly and fading gracefully. Avoid long soaks and oil-based products to extend the life of your tan.

The most effortless tan you've ever had starts with the most considered session you've ever booked.

Serving Santa Cruz · Capitola · Aptos · Soquel · Scotts Valley · Monterey Bay

Book your appointment online through the link in bio or text 831.479.8266
deSoleil · Illuminated Aesthetics · Santa Cruz, CA

03/09/2026

For the festival-goers who need a glow that actually holds through all of it.

Tone that survives temperature swings.

Festival environments are among the most demanding conditions a spray tan can face. Heat strips moisture. Dust settles into everything. Sweat happens. Flash photography happens at 2am in lighting no one planned for. And you will be in a photo approximately every thirty minutes whether you chose to be or not.

A glow that patches by day two is not a glow. It is a liability.

A festival tan has to hold. Through long days under direct desert sun. Through the temperature drop that happens at 10pm when the headliner takes the stage. Through every lighting condition the production designer had no idea you would be standing in.

At deSoleil, your festival blend is formulated for endurance. Even, consistent color that reads as warm and natural in full sun, partial shade, and the specific aggressive brightness of stage wash lighting. No streaking. No patching. No gray cast under LED fixtures.

Perfect for Coachella, Stagecoach, BottleRock, and every desert weekend where the conditions are extreme and the photos are permanent.

TIMING: Book 1 to 2 days before the festival. Fully developed, rinsed, and stabilized before you arrive.

Book through the link in bio or text 831-479-8266. Serving Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, and the Monterey Bay region.

deSoleil · Illuminated Aesthetics · Santa Cruz, CA · · 831-479-8266

03/09/2026

Your wedding glow is one conversation away.

Some brides prefer to book online — the link in bio is always open and takes about two minutes.

But some brides want to talk first. They have questions about their skin type. They've had a bad spray tan experience before and want to understand why this will be different. They're not sure if a spray tan is right for their complexion or their dress. They want to hear a real voice before they commit to anything.

That's exactly what 831-479-8266 is for.

When you call or text, you reach me directly — not a booking service, not a receptionist, not an automated system. We can talk through your timeline, your skin, your vision for your wedding day look, and any concerns you have. No pressure. No pitch. Just a real conversation between two people who want your wedding day to be beautiful.

Here's what we'll cover:
— Your skin tone and natural color
— Your dress style and neckline
— Your venue and its lighting
— Your wedding week timeline
— Whether a trial session makes sense for you
— What the full investment looks like

I serve brides throughout Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Scotts Valley, and the greater Monterey Bay region. Bay Area brides are always welcome to reach out.

You've invested in every other detail. Your glow deserves the same care.

Call or text 831-479-8266.
Or book through the link in bio.

deSoleil · Illuminated Aesthetics · Santa Cruz, CA

03/08/2026

Be travel and photo ready! Spontaneous travel happens. Get a custom-blended spray tan before it happens. Balanced, even warmth that holds under direct flash without creating shine in the wrong areas. The result is skin that reads as healthy and dimensional, even in the most clinical photographic context.

Book through the link in bio or text 831-479-8266. Serving Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, and the Monterey Bay area.

deSoleil · Illuminated Aesthetics · Santa Cruz, CA · · 831-479-8266

03/08/2026

Hi. I'm the person behind your wedding glow.

And yes! I'd very much like to be your bridal spray tan artist.

Here's what working with me looks like:

Your consultation is a real conversation. We talk about your skin history, your dress, your venue, the look you're going for, and anything that's making you nervous about getting a spray tan for your wedding. I've heard every concern. I have thoughtful answers to all of them.

Your appointment is completely private. One client at a time, always. No shared salon space. No one walking in and out. Just you, your skin, and a custom-blended formula I create specifically for your session.

Your tan is not a product off a shelf. Every bride at deSoleil receives a blend that accounts for your skin's undertone, your natural color, your dress shade, and the light at your venue. A bridal tan that looks right at the altar — that's the goal.

I serve brides throughout Santa Cruz County — from the beaches of Capitola and Seacliff to the redwoods of Scotts Valley and Boulder Creek. I also work with Bay Area brides, Silicon Valley brides, and destination brides planning weddings along the Central Coast and Monterey Peninsula.

2026 dates are filling. If you're planning a spring, summer or fall wedding, I'd love to get you on the calendar now.

Book through the link in bio or call/text 831-479-8266. I look forward to meeting you.

03/08/2026

2026 brides — your wedding day is closer than it feels, and your calendar is filling faster than you realize.

Bridal spray tan appointments at deSoleil book months in advance — especially for spring and summer wedding dates along the Santa Cruz coast, Capitola, and the Monterey Bay. Brides who wait until 60 days out often find their preferred dates are gone.

Here's what I recommend for your bridal glow timeline:

BOOK YOUR TRIAL: 6–8 weeks before your wedding, schedule a trial session. This is where we find your perfect shade, test how your skin responds to the formula, and dial in your development time. No surprises on the day. No guessing.

BOOK YOUR WEDDING WEEK SESSION: 2–3 days before your ceremony. This is when your tan looks most polished — fully developed, rinsed, and settled into the skin. Beautiful for photos, beautiful in person.

BOOK YOUR BACHELORETTE TAN: If you want to glow for your bachelorette party or engagement shoot, those are separate appointments — and yes, we can coordinate the timing.

I serve brides throughout Santa Cruz County and welcome Bay Area brides making the drive down Highway 17 for the experience.

If your wedding is in 2026, the best time to reach out is today.

Book through the link in bio or text 831-479-8266. Let's get your date secured.


03/07/2026

Daylight savings is not just an hour. It is brighter evenings. More outdoor time. More social visibility. More natural light falling across your face in conversations, on patios, at dinners that linger until eight and nine and ten.

The quality of spring light is specific: it comes in at a lower angle than summer, it is warmer and softer, and it shows skin tone with unusual clarity. Which means you either look luminous in it, or you look tired. There is not much in between.

A calibrated glow prepares your skin for all of it. Controlled warmth that reads as healthy and intentional in natural light, in golden hour, in the particular softness of a spring evening where the sun goes down slowly and everything looks a little better than it did in February.

Book now. Color develops overnight, rinses in the morning, and settles into its most natural depth over the following two to three days. By the weekend, your skin is exactly where it should be for the new light.

Private appointments. Custom blends. Serving Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Scotts Valley, and the Monterey Bay area.

Book through the link in bio or text 831-479-8266.

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Since 2007, deSoleil Spray Tanning has grown to be the most prominent spray tan salon in Santa Cruz County, guaranteeing quality and professionalism to all of our clients. Over the years, we’ve always been committed to making our devoted customers look stunning and feel their best.

deSoleil Spray Tanning creates flawless tans for those who value a personalized tanning experience. Our mission is to help you feel like the most confident version of yourself. Sometimes you just need to look and feel your best. Whether it's a wedding, vacation, birthday, a special event -- or just to treat yourself -- there's nothing like a custom airbrush spray tan.​

At deSoleil, we understand that every client is different. We understand that not only do skin tones vary, but the goals and desired look of each person can be different, too. We honor every client and ensure you will receive the results you desire. We don't just point and spray. We ask and listen to guarantee we provide you with the best spray tan possible. We want you to experience a unique, luxury tanning service. You are not just another client. You are a unique canvas, and we can't wait to help you look your very best.

With over a decade of experience, We assure you that you are in the very best hands possible. Whether you need a spray tan for a vacation, party, photo shoot or just because we will provide you with a fantastic airbrush spray tan. We have extensive experience with weddings, promotional events, photo shoots and pageants. We have worked with brides, photographers, makeup and hair artists, models, actors, dancers, fitness competitors and athletes.