Introducing the “Split Test”
The Spray Tan Series That Shows the Truth
Most people think a spray tan is a color.
A shade.
A level of “light, medium, or dark.”
But the truth is: a spray tan is chemistry.
It’s undertones, DHA percentages, rinse timing, and how those elements interact with your skin.
That’s why I created Split Test — a realistic, side-by-side series where I spray one leg with a specific solution or custom mixture… and leave the other leg bare, or spray a different formula entirely. Same lighting, same skin, same moment. Nothing edited. No filters. Nothing exaggerated. Just clean, honest comparisons.
If you’ve ever wondered why some tans look smooth and balanced and others look muddy or uneven, this series will answer every question.
Why a Split Test Matters
Photos can lie. Filters can lie.
Even lighting can lie.
But a split test?
A bare leg next to a custom-tanned leg tells the entire story..
Here’s why this matters:
1. Undertone matching can make or break a tan
Every solution has a different undertone:
Olive
Violet
Brown
Neutral
If the undertone fights your natural skin, the tan can look off — even if the color seems right in the bottle.
2. Darker doesn’t mean better
A split test shows how much smoother and more flattering a properly matched formula looks compared to a shade that’s simply too deep. What may be too deep on one person could be perfect on another. What may be too warm on one person could be just right for someone else. We all have preferences and one size definiteley does not fit all.
3. Mixtures can outperform single formulas
Some of my best tans come from blending two solutions:
A little depth from one
A little undertone correction from another
A perfect rinse window that avoids overdevelopment
A split test proves the power of precise mixing.
What You’ll See in This Series
Each episode will focus on a different combination, such as:
One leg bare / one leg Bronzite Medium + Obsidian X blend
Classic vs Rapid solutions
Olive-based vs violet-based undertones
Single formula vs custom mixture
Recommended rinse window vs over-developed color
You’ll be able to SEE:
How the solution absorbs
How the color reads in natural light
How undertones shift the finish
How texture looks softer on the tanned side
How different blends create the different results
Why I’m Sharing This As a Professional
Most people think a spray tan is simple.
This series shows why the details matter — and why a professional’s eye makes all the difference.
My goal is to create transparency, teach you what to look for, and help you understand what your skin truly needs so that when you do go to a professional you are armed with knowledge and can ask the right questions.
Follow Along
You can watch every episode of Split Test on Instagram at
@sho__skin__spray__tan
If you’re curious about which formula would work best for your skin:
→ Book a custom session
→ Ask about undertone matching
→ Or schedule a consultation
