desoleil Custom spray tanning ·EST. 2007 · SANTA CRUZ
The Gold Standard of Editorial Bronzing
As a private, appointment-only studio where every tan is applied by hand by the founder, deSoleil Spray Tanning offers a sophisticated, private experience anchored by nearly two decades of professional expertise. Founded in 2007, our appointment-only studio specializes in master-level airbrush artistry, utilizing elite organic and rapid-development formulas to achieve a flawless, hand-applied bronze. Every session is a personal consultation tailored to your unique skin profile, ensuring a refined aesthetic for your most significant life events in Santa Cruz County.
The Master Session Ritual
The Golden Standards
- Expert Application: Jana hand-applies every formula — backed by 19 years of daily practice in a studio devoted solely to spray tanning.
- Precision: Custom tonal matching and pH prep help DHA absorb seamlessly across every skin type, every time.
- Botanical Nutrition: Infinity Sun sunless tan formulas are enriched with hyaluronic acid, vitamins A, C, and E, plus botanical antioxidants to nourish the skin barrier.
- Absolute Privacy: Complete discretion from arrival to departure.
The deSoleil Philosophy
Precision Color Through Scientific Artistry
As a private, appointment-only studio where every tan is applied by hand by the founder, deSoleil provides nearly two decades of technical mastery through a strictly private, appointment-only model. Utilizing elite Infinity Sun professional grade solutions, our curated menu includes Rapid Development, Bronze Organics, Unity NR, and Ultra Dark. Please reserve sessions online.
most popular
Rapid Development
faster rinse, not faster development
Specifically curated for our Santa Cruz clientele, this premium service offers a faster rinse rather than faster development. Clients rinse at 2, 4, or 6 hours depending on their desired depth, with Jana providing a personal rinse time for each unique skin profile. Using professional Infinity Sun technology, this treatment ensures a consistent, high-end finish and uniform fading. It is the ideal solution for those requiring a master-level glow and the convenience of a customizable rinse window.
Brand new
Unity NR
PURE SKIN-TECH
A sophisticated, skincare-first spray tan treatment -rapid-rinse protocol infused with high-potency niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and a proprietary peptide complex. This is far beyond a standard spray tan—it is a professional-grade skin rejuvenation treatment that meticulously develops into a refined, luminous, and camera-ready editorial bronze.
pro-stage finish
Ultra Dark
exclusive depth
Experience the most intense bronzing available at deSoleil Spray Tanning in Santa Cruz with our specialized Ultra Dark service. This professional-grade protocol utilizes our highest concentration of DHA to deliver a rich, deep finish effectively. Through a methodical dual-layer application performed in a single private session, we ensure full coverage and maximum tonal depth. This advanced option is meticulously designed for clients with substantial tanning experience who require a bold, camera-ready aesthetic and a durable, uniform bronze that reflects our 19 years of technical mastery.
certified organic
Bronze Organics
gradual evolution
Our Bronze Organics infusion serves as an eco-certified, botanical-based ritual for health-conscious clients in Santa Cruz. Crafted with skin-enriching aloe vera and natural walnut extracts, this gentle yet professional formula delivers a subtle, sun-kissed radiance that respects delicate skin profiles. Ideal for bridal palettes and sunless newcomers, the slow-release protocol develops over 8 to 12 hours to provide a deeply hydrated, sophisticated glow. This service prioritizes skin nutrition alongside technical aesthetic excellence for a truly refined, seamless finish.
The Wedding Suite
The Bridal Glow, Perfected.
With nearly two decades of bridal expertise, we understand that your wedding radiance is built on certainty. We meticulously curate your entire bronzing timeline, orchestrating every trial and event session with technical precision. From bachelorette to honeymoon, we ensure you arrive at the altar feeling completely confident, radiant, and at ease.
The Bridal Protocol
- Trial Session
- Bachelorette
- Bridal Shower
- Bridal Party
- Honeymoon Glow
Why deSoleil
Heritage & Craft
Nearly two decades of single-minded focus. Every session at deSoleil is a private ritual architected for your unique skin chemistry.
✦ Established Excellence
Nearly two decades of perfecting skin illumination in Santa Cruz. The region's only appointment-only, single-client boutique spray tan studio.
✦ Absolute Discretion
From the moment you arrive, you’re welcomed into a calm, judgment-free space designed to help you feel comfortable, respected, and completely at ease throughout your entire visit
✦ Expert Illumination
Exclusively utilizing Infinity Sun — the professional sunless standard trusted by the industry's most discerning studios. Six formulas. One seasoned hand.
✦ The Bronze Protocol
Every client receives a documented result — solution, rinse window, depth, and aftercare. Your formula is on file. Every visit builds on the last.
Voices of deSoleil
Grounded in craft. Luminous in result.
“I’ve never felt more comfortable in a studio. Jana has this incredible way of matching your skin so perfectly that you just feel like the best version of yourself, not like you’re wearing a tan.”
Sarah M.
Editorial Client
“The development is so even and natural. I was worried about my wedding dress, but the deSoleil result was absolute perfection. Pure, high-fashion results.”
Julianne R.
Bridal Suite
“Nearly two decades of technical artistry are evident in every minor detail. My skin remains deeply moisturized, and the radiance is elegant yet transformative. This is the only Santa Cruz boutique I trust with my specific skin biology.”
Elena V.
Long-term Client
THE FOUNDER · NEARLY TWO DECADES OF EXPERTISE
A Hand-Crafted Legacy of Studio Glow
“True mastery isn’t found in a booth or a generic formula. It is a long-term evolution of sharpening focus until the result is as precise as a high-fashion editorial.”
Jana began her immersion into the science of sunless tanning in 2002, driven by a personal search for a healthier alternative to UV exposure. Since establishing deSoleil in 2007, she has refined a master-level protocol that Santa Cruz’s most discerning clients trust for their most significant life events. Her specialized career is built on the philosophy that every session is a private ritual, blending technical matching with high-fashion theory to ensure your results are never guessed, but meticulously architected for your unique skin chemistry.
Jana, founder and spray tan technician
Why Choose deSoleil Spray Tanning
With nearly two decades of experience, deSoleil Spray Tanning offers custom airbrush spray tans designed to enhance your natural skin tone with precision and restraint. We offer private, one-on-one sessions conducted with the utmost discretion, where every detail is handled quietly and professionally. From the moment you arrive, you’re welcomed into a calm, judgment-free space designed to help you feel comfortable, respected, and completely at ease throughout your entire visit.
- The formula and depth are chosen in conversation with Jana, then applied for natural, believable results.
