Top Tanning Accelerators and Bronzers for Remarkable Professional Results
Let’s be honest… tanning results can make or break your client’s experience.
You can have the best beds in the salon. But if your client uses the wrong tanning accelerator, they won’t get the results they want. On the flip side, the right tanning cream? That’s when the magic happens. Better colour. Smoother skin. Happier clients. And stronger retail sales for you.
Here’s how to get it right every time.
What Is a Tanning Accelerator?
Put simply, a tanning accelerator helps the skin tan more evenly while keeping it hydrated.
Think of it like this:
- No lotion = dry, uneven, slower results
- Right lotion = smoother, deeper, longer-lasting tan
Quick breakdown of tanning creams
- Accelerators: Build a natural tan over time – Perfect for new clients who “Just want a nice glow”
- Bronzers: Give instant colour and often develop deeper later. Ideal for clients who want to “walk out looking tanned now.”
- Tingles: Heat things up to speed up results – For clients who want the “darkest tan possible”, but always warn them first as these literally bring the heat.
The British Association of Dermatologists notes that tanning relies on melanin production triggered by UV exposure. Good-quality lotions support this process while keeping skin in good condition.
Accelerators
Next, let’s look at the tanning accelerators available at Adel. These are designed to deliver consistent, high-impact results your clients will love.
Pro Tan
A trusted salon favourite. Offers a full range of sunbed creams, bronzers, and accelerators. Formulated with skin-loving botanicals to boost colour while keeping skin hydrated.
- Desirably Dark – Deep, rich lotion for clients wanting a dramatic, long-lasting tan.
- Radically Hemp – DHA-free accelerator with hemp seed oil to nourish and support an even, glowing tan.
Beaches and Crème
Ultra-rich, creamy tanning lotions and butters designed to moisturise and intensify colour, perfect for clients who want a soft, natural finish and skin-loving ingredients.
- Gold Tanning Butter – Enhances colour while leaving skin silky-smooth.
- Pomegranate – Fruity-scented lotion for an even, sun-kissed colour.
- Breeze – Lightweight and moisturising, builds a smooth, golden tan.
- Coconut – Tropical scent, hydrating, natural-looking colour.
- All-in-One Serum – Multi-purpose serum to intensify colour and improve hydration.
Super Smoothie
Super Smoothie – Part of Fiesta Sun, this smooth, fruity lotion delivers deep hydration, helps intensify colour, and provides a rich, even tan for all skin types.
Go To Black Maximiser
Ultra-dark tanning lotion from Supre Tan that delivers high-performance tanning. This accelerator is designed to maximise colour development for experienced clients seeking a dark, long-lasting tan.
Bronzers
At Adel, we’ve got a bronzer for every client. From subtle golden tones to ultra-dark, dramatic finishes, our Pro Tan, Beaches & Crème, and Fiesta Sun ranges deliver instant colour while helping tans develop deeper over time. Moisturising, nourishing, and packed with skin-loving ingredients, these bronzers make every session a hit.
Pro Tan Bronzers
A full range of professional sunbed bronzers designed to deliver instant colour and develop over time, while nourishing skin with botanicals and moisturisers. Perfect for every client tone.
- Bodaciously Black – Ultra-dark, rich colour.
- Instantly Black – Immediate cosmetic colour with gradual development.
- Exceptionally Dark 100X – Advanced ultra-dark bronzer for long-lasting results.
- Unbelievably Black – Deep, dramatic colour instantly.
- Incredibly Black – Bold, professional-grade colour.
- Ridiculously Bronze – Fun, high-impact bronzer.
- Blissfully Bronze – Smooth, natural-looking glow.
Beaches and Crème
Give clients a glow that’s instant, rich, and long-lasting, while keeping skin soft and nourished with our full bronzer range.
- Natural Bronzer – Gradual, creamy bronzer.
- Black Bronzer – Extra-dark, instant and developing colour.
- Dark Tanning Gelée – Hydrating, even, darker-than-natural finish.
Fiesta Sun Dark Bronzers
- Blackberry Blast – Extra-dark, rich finish.
- Coconut Dream – Light, tropical bronzer.
- Black Cherry Crush – Supremely dark, dramatic colour.
- Pink Pineapple Passion – Natural, tropical-toned bronzer.
- Orange Creamsicle – Fruity, tropical instant colour.
- Tropical Lime Twist – Light, refreshing glow.
Tingle Lotions
These tingle lotions are perfect for clients who love a dramatic, deep tan, but it’s always best to warn them about the warming sensation to ensure a comfortable session.
Pro Tan
- Hot Tottie – A classic tingle formula that warms the skin to boost circulation and intensify tanning results. Ideal for clients who want a bold, ultra-dark finish.
- Fashionably Hot – A warming bronzer that delivers instant colour with a gentle heat sensation, enhancing the tanning process and leaving skin soft and smooth.
Beaches and Crème
- Sizzling Hot – Tingle bronzer that heats as it works, helping colour develop quickly while nourishing the skin with rich moisturisers. Perfect for clients looking for faster results.
Fiesta Sun
- Mango Melt – A fruity, warming bronzer that combines a subtle tingle with deep colour development. Hydrating and fun, it’s perfect for clients who want a tropical, eye-catching tan.
Make your display do the work
A well-organised display can sell for you, even when you’re busy with clients. Group your tanning products by result Glow, Dark, Extra Dark so clients can instantly see which formula suits them. Use visual cues like product colour, signage, or small testers to draw attention.
Display packages, like Pro Tan, Beaches & Crème and Fiesta Sun, are perfect for creating impact without clutter. Highlight bestsellers or new arrivals at eye level, and don’t forget complementary items, like Fiesta Sun lip balms, to encourage add-ons.
A clean, attractive, and intuitive display makes shopping easy, boosts retail sales, and positions your salon as professional and pro-savvy—all while letting the products do the talking.
FAQs
Do tanning accelerators actually work?
Yes, they help support the tanning process and improve how the skin develops colour.
What’s better: accelerator or bronzer?
Depends on the result. Accelerators build gradually, bronzers give quicker, deeper colour.
Can beginners use tanning creams?
Absolutely. Start with simple accelerators and build from there.
What should I recommend for faster results?
A bronzer or advanced formula suited to the client’s experience level.
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