well i have a way different opinion and this is what i tell all my fitness girls. If you have olive skin tone then use Jan Tana Show Tan if you have a redish tone then use Pro Tan.
I tryed pro tan 2 times and i never got darker enough....now that i use show tan i get REALLY nice color.
So if you are using pro tan then do 4-5 coats then the morning of the show end off with Dream Tan to put on right before the show...it is a little tricker to put on but if you use your hands and do circular motions its great.
And if your using Show Tan then do 4-5 coats then the morning of the show use Jan Tana Bronzer over top to finish you off. This makes you look awesme. This is easier than the dream tan to put on, you kind put it on like you would body lotion.
TIPS that you may not know: use comet on your hands with a little scrub brush to get off any die from the palms of your hands. if you get any die on your clothes or suits, baby wipes take it right off.
Happy dying...cause as i type this i have 4 coats of Show Tan on and i have 2 bronzers to go.