So tell me about fake/spray tans

I'm also pale blue naturally, and recently had a St. Tropez spray tan and had 2 coats. I looked a bit like Donnatella Versace on cake for a day or so, but on the day of the wedding I had it done for, it looked great. Go for it.

If you have a spray tan you can request a light one which the salon would probably recommend if your pale. It will be quite dark until you shower the next morning. I would have it the day before you go away.

Thanks guys. How long do they usually last, and will they go funny with suntan lotion? Have found someone who does St Tropez ultimate airbrush for £20, so I could have a practice one and then one the day before, as was suggested.

I had it done for my wedding - I'm not totally pale but I'm not exactly a bronze goddess. I had one done just over a fortnight before the wedding and another done two / three days before. My wedding day was blistering hot so I had to have cream on and it was fine.

(we then had ten days in Lake Garda so more cream).

Hope that helps - and enjoy Lake Como.

A spray tan will be fine with suntan lotion (you need to moisturise it lots anyway) but no good if you're planning on swimming at all as it will come off in patches. Perhaps something like that Dove moisturiser stuff will be better for you to build up a bit of colour, especially since you've still got 4 weeks to go. I love spray tans and often have them for special occassions (weddings etc.) but wouldn't have one for a holiday because you do have to maintain them quite carefully.