Tanning expert James Read has an unrivalled international clientele that includes Rosie Huntington-Whitley, Lady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Mariah Carey and Clive Owen to name a few. James also tans Hollywood actors and actresses for the Oscars. His following in the fashion industry is unparalleled and he is the spray tan artist of choice for magazines, newspapers and beauty editors, who regularly call on him to tan models for editorial and advertising shoots.

James has also appeared in many magazines around the world including Vogue UK and Japan, American W, Grazia, Glamour, GQ, Tatler, Harpers Bazaar, Instyle, Hello, Marie Claire, Brides, Wedding, Heat, Fabulous, You, Evening Standard, The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Elle and Italian Elle.

James' skills have been appreciated backstage at the Brits, Grammys and Oscars and he is on call for magazine award ceremonies such as the Glamour and ELLE Style Awards, the GQ Awards and London Fashion Week.

James recently opened his own bespoke salon at Agua Spa, at the Sanderson for a selection of chic spray tan treatments and services in his spray tan suite. He offers a selection of leading spray tan brands for a truly bespoke experience.

He has also launched his own tanning website, The Tantalist (www.thetantalist.com), which is the site for tanning obsessives. Whether it's real, fake, on a celebrity, on the runway, or real-life reportage, James gives his expert opinion from the shows to the streets.

Expert biography

James Read

Tanning expert

James Read at Agua

Sanderson, 50 Berners Street

London W1T 3NG

020 7300 1414

http://www.sandersonlondon.com

As featured in:

Tatler, Grazia, Red, Sunday Times Style, Evening Standard, InStyle, Hello, You Magazine, Daily Express, Elle, Vogue (British), Vogue (Japanese), W, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, Daily Mail, GQ, Glamour (British).

A few of my favourite things:

1. Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish
2. Bliss Lemon and Sage Body Butter
3. He - Shi Express Liquid Tan
4. L'Oreal Sublime Express Pro
5. Clarins Delectable Self Tanning mousse
6. Laura Mercier Duo Bronzer
7. Fake Bake Flawless Liquid Tan
8. Dior Airflash
9. Jurlique Herbal Recovery Gel
10. ReVive Serum Presse