We won’t say it is better, but it can be easier. For self-tanners, you might find them a bit difficult to apply without an assistant, especially with tricky spots. Getting a spray tan at the salon guarantees the lotion will be coated evenly, leaving no blotches or patches. At salons, they can give you a thorough, flawless spray tan in half a minute! Added with the preparation and checkout time, you only need to spend 3 – 5 minutes there, saving a whole lot more time. Meanwhile, self-tanners take approximately 30 minutes, and mishaps can still happen.