Shade Collective

tans we’ve loved lately

our beloved meredith is back on the schedule for one day only, may 14th

she’s been off the schedule since february, and safe to say we’ve missed her. we know a lot of you have too.

she’ll be popping in for occasional drop-in days moving forward, and this is the first one back. if you’ve been wanting one of her tans or just want to catch up with her, this is your chance.

our books will be closed 5/15-5/18, so this will be the last opportunity before the weekend to get in.

only 2 spots left!

Education has become one of the most fulfilling parts of this business for me.

I genuinely love teaching and helping artists build something of their own.

A huge reason we moved into our La Jolla studio was for that.

I wanted a space that matched the experience I envisioned. Somewhere people could come to learn, connect, and feel supported and inspired.

Truthfully, getting here was harder than I expected.

The move came with major upgrades, bigger overhead, and a lot of personal change happening all at once.

In hindsight, probably not the smartest timing to have done everything all at once.

I was burnt out.

I haven’t shared much of that season, but it was one of the harder chapters of my life.

Taking time to rest and recalibrate is what brought me back.

And now on the other side of it, this has already become our biggest year for trainings.

A reminder that sometimes you make the investment, take the risk, and trust your gut long before the return shows up.

Last year humbled me, but I knew this was the right move for me and my business, regardless of how hard it was in the moment.

And whether you invest in one of our trainings or trust us with your spray tans, just know there’s so much intention and purpose behind everything we do and have done to get here.

- Lindsay 🤍

we really enjoyed april!

now booking summer 2026,
our master spray tan class is for the person looking to start or grow their own spray tanning business, using the highest quality solutions and most advanced business tools and techniques.

if you’d like to learn more you can book a discovery call through our website

a few tans from weekend one
so much fun getting everyone ready for coachella, can’t wait to do it all again this week 💘

w/ busy szn here, we’ve been focusing on elevating our space, thoughtfully stocking our favorite retail and solutions and creating an environment that supports the most efficient and seamless spray tan service possible, hoping we get to see all your faces this month, happy april!

Coachella season is officially here and our Weekend 1 is almost fully booked.

If you’re heading out for Weekend 2, now is the time to grab a spot.

A few desert tan tips:
• SPF SPF SPF - not only does this protect you from UV rays it also helps moisturize the skin and act as a sheild to the dusty, dry environment
• book 1–2 days before you leave
• drink all the water you can get your hands on, seriously if not for yourself, do it for the tan
• sweat resistant solutions matter (we include them at no additional cost)
• if you want your tan to last through the whole weekend, The Elite Tan is the move

Prebook all April appointments to guarantee your Coachella tan

Sweat resistant solutions used: