The Bay Area's premier destination for effortless airbrush tans that embrace your inner and outer radiance
Welcome to Shade
We provide an elevated and chic atmosphere, ensuring that every client receives a top-quality and unique service.
Experience
We believe in the transformative power of a tan to boost confidence and self-esteem, and we strive to create an environment where clients feel their best.
Empowerment
We take pride in our refined technique and dedication to creating natural airbrushed tans tailored to each individual’s skin tone, preference, and occasion.
Artistry
Redefining the art of airbrush tanning and empower individuals to feel confident and radiant in their skin.
ting the tone
Established in the Marina with the intention of creating a welcoming & upscale environment that feels warm and soothing. Shade now serves as the hub for a dedicated team of professional spray tan technicians as well as estheticians, and an eclectic team of artists.
Our Team
Our clientele is wonderfully diverse and we celebrate their individuality with a carefully curated tan based on skin tone, preference, and occasion. From major life events to everyday encounters, our goal is to empower our clients to look and feel their best.
Our Clients
Breanne founded what is now Shade in 2012 with a simple goal: Share the sun-soaked ambiance of her Maui origins. Doing so with an airbrush tan technique that is not just a healthier alternative to the sun, but also appears authentic and is practically effortless.
Our Venue
What we look for is artists...those with an eye for detail and a passion for beauty. And we support these artists with months of hands-on training and professional seminar work to consistently deliver the signature technique that defines us.
Our Beginnings
Who We Are
Taylor has a true passion for making people feel beautiful either at Shade or in her salon chair. With tons of experience in the beauty industry, Taylor has fine-tuned her eye for a flawless airbrush tan application.
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Navi Vargas is a founding artist at Shade, trained by founder Breanne Hight and celebrity artist Isabel Alysa. With a fine arts background, Navi’s work spans Vogue, Netflix, and the Super Bowl—bringing warmth, intention, and natural confidence to every session.
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Breanne, a Maui native, founded Bronzed by Breanne in 2011, now known as Shade. Her deep appreciation for sun kissed skin combined with her desire to help others achieve that glow in a natural, healthy way, lead to a dedication and passion in reinventing he airbrush tanning artistry.
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Our team of experts are the best of the best.
Meet the Dream Team
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Kristin is a shade airbrush tan artist while managing her esthetician practice within Shade, Reflection by Kristin.
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I’m Cal, Fresno born, now San Francisco based. A passionate tan artist at Shade with 3+ years in beauty. I love helping women feel radiant, confident, and their best in every shade.
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Hi, I’m Chloe, a San Francisco native with an esthetics background. After experiencing my first spray tan, I discovered its power beyond stereotypes. As a Black woman, my mission is to show spray tanning is truly one size fits all.
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Hi, I’m Leila, a Bay Area native who began spray tanning stars in Beverly Hills. Trained in color theory, I specialize in custom-mixed tones for your skin. I love creating confidence, especially through flawless, glow-worthy bridal tans.
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Born and raised in San Francisco, I’m a licensed esthetician with a strong foundation in skin health and airbrush artistry. Blending science and creativity, I love helping clients feel radiant, confident, and celebrated for life’s special moments.
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Katie G.
This place is amazing! The tan is so natural and beautiful, it's not sticky while it dries and it doesn't smell. I have been to so many places in sf and I finally found one that does tans like celebrities get in Hollywood. They also somehow manage to keep the ankles, elbows and knees perfect.
"This place is amazing!"
- Catherine C.
The spray tans here are true art! My tan has always looked amazing - the artists take the time to make sure it is just perfect. I recommend this spot to all my friends and will continue coming.
"The spray tans here are true art!"
- Meghan B.
Shade is the most accommodating, and they are very professional at their craft. I really appreciate how natural our tans look. I keep getting tons of compliments that I look more fit after the airbrush.
"Very professional at their craft"
- Celia L.
I LOVE this place and don't trust to get my spray tans anywhere else. The people here are perfectionists and will make sure that you look amazing and natural!
"I LOVE this Place"
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