Fall Airbrush Tans in Boston: Ready for Dances, Galas, and Big Nights

Fall in Boston comes with school dances, museum galas, charity balls, and weekend weddings across the city. If your calendar is filling up, a Pure Glow airbrush tan gives you natural color that photographs beautifully, looks true in every light, and lasts through a busy week of events. With three Boston studios — Back Bay, Seaport, and Chestnut Hill — you can book where it’s most convenient and get the same consistent results every time.

Why fall is the perfect time to book

As the weather cools, skin can look a bit flat in photos. A hand-applied airbrush tan adds warmth and dimension without a fake tint. Our artists match depth to your undertone and apply with precision around wrists, ankles, neckline, and face. That attention to detail prevents harsh lines and keeps your color even for portraits, candids, and dance-floor flash.

Booth sprays use one blanket formula. We use a handheld airbrush so your result is tailored to your skin and outfit. Going strapless. Wearing a high slit. We blend for those details so the tan looks undetectable in person and in photos.

The timeline that gets you photo-ready

A little planning goes a long way:

• Book three to four days before your event so the finish looks the most natural.

• The day before your appointment, exfoliate in the shower with a mitt. Skip oils and heavy lotions.

• Appointment day: arrive with clean, dry skin. Your visit takes about 20 minutes including prep and aftercare guidance.

• Rinse after 5 to 7 hours. Shorter rinses give a lighter shade. Seven hours gives your deepest tone. Your tan does not continue to develop after seven hours, which makes scheduling simple.

With basic care, your Pure Glow tan lasts 8 to 10 days, which covers a weekend of parties or a full homecoming week.

Homecoming, formals, and first-time clients

Parents booking for homecoming can feel confident. Our formulas feature organic ingredients and are applied by trained specialists who explain every step and keep the finish age-appropriate. New to tanning. Start with a Face Only or Partial Body session, then build to Full Body for your next event.

Galas and weddings across the city

For black-tie nights, we pay close attention to the neckline, shoulders, back, and hands so your tone is even where cameras catch it most. We can add a soft collarbone highlight for strapless gowns or keep everything very natural. Brides and grooms often schedule a trial tan a few weeks out, then book the final session 2 to 3 days before the wedding for the most natural result.

Aftercare that works in New England’s fall weather

Cooler air and indoor heating can be drying. Keep your glow even by moisturizing head to toe twice daily with an oil-free, alcohol-free lotion. Pat dry after showers, avoid long baths and hot tubs for about a week, and save any exfoliation for when you are ready for a refresh.

What to wear

During your session, dress to your comfort level. Most clients choose underwear or a swimsuit. Men wear shorts or swim trunks. Afterward, change into loose, dark cotton pieces. Avoid tight straps or waistbands until your first rinse. Anything worn during the session can be laundered in a normal cycle.

Choose the Boston studio that fits your schedule

Back Bay
176 Newbury Street, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02116
Text 617-267-4455
Hours: Mon 6–9 pm; Tue 11–7; Wed–Fri 7–9; Sat 10–4; Sun 2–7
New clients: $10 off first glow

Seaport
100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Text 617-982-7316
Hours: Mon 10–9; Tue 8–10; Wed 11–10; Thu 9–10; Fri 9–7; Sat 10–6; Sun 1–7
New clients: $10 off first glow

Chestnut Hill
55 Boylston Street, Suite 5572, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Text 781-203-5762
Hours: Sun 10–5; Mon 10–8; Tue 10–8; Wed 10–9; Thu 10–9; Fri 10–8; Sat 10–5
New clients: $20 off first tan

Services and pricing

Back Bay and Seaport:

• Full Body Airbrush Tan $85

• Partial Body $65

• Face Only $20

• 3-Session Package $210

• 5-Session Package $325

• 1x/Month Membership $75

Chestnut Hill:

• Full Body Airbrush Tan $85

• Student Full Body $59

• Partial Body $65

• Face Only $20

• Grand Opening 3-Session $195

• Grand Opening 5-Session $310

• Founding Member 1x/Month $60

If you are attending multiple events this season, packages and memberships make it easy to keep color consistent.

Quick prep checklist

• Exfoliate the day before.

• Arrive with clean, dry skin — no lotion, deodorant, perfume, or makeup.

• Wear loose, dark clothing home.

• Rinse in 5–7 hours.

• Moisturize twice daily to extend your glow.

Group sessions

We often welcome groups before homecoming, sorority formals, or bridal weekends. Text us to line up back-to-back appointments so everyone gets their glow together.

Book Your Boston Airbrush Tan

Whether you’re closest to Back Bay, Seaport, or Chestnut Hill, Pure Glow makes it easy to step into fall looking camera-ready. New clients receive a discount on their first glow, and packages are available if your calendar is packed.

Book now and walk into every Boston event this season with natural, photo-ready color.