Nice-Tan

Nice-Tan opened in 2010 with two technicians and is female-owned and operated. The business describes itself as Cincinnati's first dedicated mobile spray tan service, and it reports more than 15 years of experience and thousands of tans performed. It expanded into Northern Kentucky in 2024.

Appointments take place where the client is. Technicians travel to homes, apartments, condos, hotels and wedding venues and set up a pop-up tent, so the client needs a small clear space and an outlet. Before the first tan, a technician consults with the client and blends a custom color for their skin tone and desired shade. The business says spray tanning suits all skin tones, from fair skin to olive. Tans are hand-applied with professional HVLP spray equipment after a pH-balancing prep mist, and finished with a setting powder. The business describes its solutions as free from sulfates and parabens, naturally derived and certified vegan.

Bridal and group work is a large part of the business. Bridal packages are customized and include a trial session, with options for a single bride session or a trial tan paired with a wedding tan. Technicians tan full bridal parties on location and offer group rates for bridal parties, girls' nights and pre-event sessions. They also serve proms, formals, bachelorette parties, photo shoots, fitness competitions and vacations. Clients are advised to book a trial several weeks before a wedding and to book regular tans two to three days before an event.

Pricing as listed: an at-home spray tan is $90 for one person and $80 per person for two or more, a Rapid Development single session is 30 minutes for $90, the Double-Dip XTRA Dark upgrade is 30 minutes for $110, and the bridal package of two appointments is $160. These prices apply in the central Cincinnati service area, and a travel fee of $15 to $50, based on distance, may apply elsewhere. The business also sells at-home products, including a tan extender, self-tanner mousse, a hyaluronic acid face serum with vitamins C and E, and a cleansing mousse.

Clients are asked to exfoliate and shave at least 24 hours before the appointment, and to avoid oils, lotions and deodorants on the day of the tan. Afterward they wear loose, dark clothing and stay away from chlorinated pools and hot tubs for at least 24 hours. Brides are advised to wait 2 to 4 hours before water or tight clothing and to hold off on showering for at least 4 hours. Appointments are offered seven days a week, and clients can book by phone, text or online at nice-tan.com at any hour. Cancellations need 24 hours notice, and last-minute cancellations are subject to a 50% fee.

Each tan is custom-blended after a consultation, matched to the client's skin tone, desired shade and event timeline.