How to Use DHA Drops Properly: A Pro’s Guide to Custom Color Control

Custom color is what separates an average spray tan from a truly professional result — and DHA drops are one of the most powerful tools a spray tan artist can have in their kit.

DHA drops are ultra-concentrated tanning boosters designed to deepen color without altering the undertone of a solution. Instead of switching formulas or over-applying product, pros use DHA drops to fine-tune depth with precision.

What DHA Drops Do

DHA drops increase the strength of the tanning solution, not the bronzer color. This means you can:

• Deepen a tan without shifting undertones

• Customize depth for each client

• Create richer results for dark tan lovers

• Maintain consistency across different skin tones

Why Pros Need DHA Drops in Their Toolkit

No two clients need the same depth — even when using the same base solution. DHA drops allow you to:

• Adjust depth for events, vacations, or photoshoots

• Add intensity to high-pigment areas like legs or torso

• Customize results without switching formulas mid-service

• Deliver repeatable, tailored results clients can’t get anywhere else

Using Pradas Glow Bronzing Booster Pro Sol Solution DHA Drops

Pradas Glow Bronzing Booster Pro Sol Solution DHA Drops are designed exclusively for professional spray tan formulas and can be added to any pro solution, regardless of brand or base.

These ultra-concentrated drops:

• Boost depth without changing the bronzer tone

• Blend seamlessly into spray tan solutions

• Give you full control over color intensity

Pro Mixing Tip:

Adding 22 drops per 2oz / 60mL application increases your solution strength by 1% DHA. You can add more or less drops, allowing you to build depth gradually and intentionally, ensuring consistent, predictable results.

The Takeaway

DHA drops aren’t about making a tan “darker” — they’re about making it custom. When used correctly, they give spray tan artists complete control over depth while preserving undertone integrity.

For pros, this level of customization isn’t optional — it’s what sets your work apart. The key is to keep track of how many drops you use for each individual client, that way you can recreate the exact custom color in the future.