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Please tell me how to fake tan my back (the bits I can’t reach)

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LinedOverLatte · 15/04/2026 10:17

I need some advice and recommendations please.

It’s not an actual fake tan, it’s a gradual tanner because I’m very pale, and the colour looks better than proper fake tan.

How do I reach my upper and middle back?

Usually it wouldn’t matter cos no one sees it, but I’ve started swimming and look a bit daft with tanned arms, legs and a bright white back 😭

There’s no one who can help. True story - a DS ‘helped’ once, and in his teen wisdom he - hilariously, apparently - drew a knob and bollocks instead 😠

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aWeeCornishPastie · 15/04/2026 10:30

You can buy a tanning thing I don’t know what it’s called think shaped like a long thin cloth and you rub it over your back as if your drying yourself off with a towel. I have one and it’s fairly easy to use . Will be able to buy on eBay or temu

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 15/04/2026 10:33

I want something just to apply moisturiser! Presumably similar. What are they called?

PainterInPeril · 15/04/2026 10:40

Can't remember the name of it but Next sells it in the Tanning section.

bigdecisionaboutwork · 15/04/2026 11:00

You can also get one like a sponge on a stick - had one from Amazon

WrinklesShminkles · 15/04/2026 14:28

Check shops aimed at disabled people - they sell this sort of thing.

LinedOverLatte · 15/04/2026 16:24

Amazing - thanks all! These are genius and I can’t believe I’ve never seen them before.

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Sasha07 · 15/04/2026 17:12

Bit late to the party but was also going to recommend the long strip back tanner thing! I got mine from Amazon, £5! Didn't even know they existed until last month! Absolute game changer now that the kids are too old to want to come and do it for me 🤣

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