Tips for a quality fake tan

The sun is to blame for up to 90 per cent of premature ageing. But you can cheat your way to a better bikini body with a quality fake tan – either DIY or with the help of a professional.

Many salons now offer customised spray tans, using shadowing and contouring to highlight your body to create the illusion of muscle tone.

Ensure you get a spray tan the day before a big event (to develop for 6-8hrs); wear loose fitting, old clothes; and when in doubt, go a shade lighter.

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