Glowy skin looks good all year-round, but spring’s arrival always accelerates my desire to get my face and body looking a little more radiant. However, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the most skilled at applying tan at home and prefer, instead, to opt for gradual tanners and tanning waters which tend to offer a subtle wash of colour—and are therefore more forgiving if you miss a patch. But with so many brilliant fake tan products for face and body on the market now, I decided that it was high time I got to grips with how to perfect my at-home tan routine so that I can enjoy gorgeously sun-kissed skin this summer. And who better to help me create the ultimate kit of tanning tools than renowned tanning expert James Harknett.
With over 23 years of experience tanning celebrities and supermodels, plus a residency at the W London Hotel where he offers bespoke air brush tanning (that we at Marie Claire have deemed the best in London), there is nothing that James doesn’t know about creating the perfect glow. From prepping the skin to correcting tanning mishaps, keep scrolling for the very best tanning tools and tips that will help you create a salon-standard tan at home.
