Yes it is a must, ever seen a competition where someone has a great physique but their colour isn't dark enough and that has let them down???? I've seen it happen time and time again. My first competition was a very steep learning curve.

So what do you do to get it right?

I used Competition Colour, get out a small paint roller and container and roll it on.

No I'm not kidding, a paint roller is the BEST way to get that stuff on good. The only time I would use those crappy sponge things they come with is to touch up areas and do the face.

You need at least 4 coats, applied like this;

2 coats left overnight then shower dry off and 2 more coats.

If you don't look ridiculous to yourself then your not dark enough!!! And if you loose that comp because you didn't get your tan right after all that training and dieting...... what can I say. NO EXCUSES!!!