We Come to You
Mobile spray tan, delivered — the studio comes to your door.
The same custom airbrush tan we blend in Falls Church, sprayed in your living room, hotel suite, or bridal venue — anywhere in the DC metro. Professional tent, extraction fan, and an artist at your door. You don't even have to find parking.
How does a mobile spray tan work?
A mobile spray tan brings the full studio experience to your address. Your Sunkiss Studios artist arrives with a pop-up tent, extraction fan, and professional airbrush kit, sets up in about ten minutes, and applies a solution custom-blended to your skin tone on the spot. A solo appointment takes roughly 45 minutes door to door, and you rinse on the same schedule as a studio tan — 8 hours for the classic formula, 2 to 4 hours if you choose rapid.
Where do you travel — and how is it priced?
We serve the entire DC metro from our Falls Church home base: Falls Church, Tysons, McLean, Arlington, Vienna, Fairfax, Alexandria, Washington DC, and Bethesda. Solo sessions start at $179 and are priced by travel zone — inner-ring cities book at the starting rate, and appointments across the river in DC or Bethesda carry a modest zone addition. No surprises: your exact price is confirmed before you book.
Tanning with friends changes the math entirely. A mobile spray tan party covers up to 8 guests at one address for a flat $950 — the go-to for bachelorette weekends and wedding mornings. Just two of you? The Glow Together duo session in our Falls Church studio is $169 for both, an easy alternative when the group is small.
Evening and early-morning slots exist precisely for event schedules — the night-before appointment is the most requested booking on this service.
Mobile Menu
- Solo mobile session $179+
- Glow Together two guests, in studio $169
- Mobile party up to 8 guests, one address $950
Solo pricing is zone-based by distance from Falls Church. Add-ons — clear solution, rapid rinse, face contour — available on location.
What do I need to prepare at home?
Almost nothing — that's the point. Clear a corner about six feet square near an outlet, and we handle the rest: tent, fan, floor protection, equipment, and cleanup. On your end, the prep is the same as a studio visit:
- Shower, exfoliate, and shave at least 8 hours before your appointment.
- Skip lotion, deodorant, makeup, and perfume before we arrive.
- Have loose, dark clothing ready for afterward.
- Plan your rinse — 8 hours standard, or 2–4 hours with the rapid formula.
Wondering exactly what a custom-blend consultation involves? The custom airbrush tan page walks through every step, from pH prep to finishing powder.
Who books a mobile tan?
Brides & wedding parties
The night-before hotel appointment is a DC wedding tradition in the making. Pair mobile service with the bridal spray tan trial-and-wedding-day plan for a color you've already approved.
Groups & celebrations
Bachelorettes, birthdays, gala tables, girls' nights — one artist, one address, up to 8 glows. See how spray tan parties work from first text to final rinse.
Athletes & performers
Show-week schedules are chaos. We bring competition spray tan base coats to Northern Virginia athletes when the studio commute doesn't fit peak week.
Tanning on a schedule year-round? Studio memberships from $65/month keep your glow on retainer between house calls.
Mobile spray tan questions, answered
How much does a mobile spray tan cost in the DC area?
Solo mobile sessions start at $179, priced by travel zone from our Falls Church home base — closer-in cities like Tysons, McLean, and Arlington sit at the starting rate, with DC and Bethesda slightly higher. Mobile parties for up to 8 guests are a flat $950. You will always get an exact quote before you confirm.
How much space do you need at my home or hotel?
About a 6-by-6-foot area near a standard outlet — a bedroom, bathroom, or cleared corner of a living room all work. We bring the pop-up tent, extraction fan, professional airbrush equipment, and floor protection. Hotel rooms across DC and Bethesda are a regular stop for us, especially before weddings and galas.
How long does a mobile appointment take?
Plan on 45 minutes for a solo session: about 10 minutes of setup, a consultation and custom blend, your 20-minute spray with finishing powder, and breakdown. Group appointments run roughly 25 minutes per additional guest, and everyone gets an individually blended formula — not one shared batch.
Is a mobile tan the same quality as a studio tan?
Yes — same artist, same custom-blend consultation, same pH prep and finishing powder, same 7-to-10-day even fade. The only difference is the commute. If you would rather come to us, the studio Signature Custom Tan in Falls Church is $79 and takes about 30 minutes.
When should I schedule a mobile tan before my event?
Book the appointment 1 to 2 days before your event so the color is fully developed and rinsed by the time you dress. Evening appointments the night before are the most popular slot for weddings and galas — reserve those at least two weeks ahead, and earlier during prom and wedding season.