A TANNING salon is leaving passer-bys red-faced with laughter after an unfortunate shop sign malfunction.

While picking up a takeaway in The Avenue, Highams Park, Scott Rance noticed there was something amiss about the Fakin It tanning salon.

That’s because the shop's bright neon sign read ‘Fak It!’ sparking red-faced reactions for those walking by.

Last night (March 28) staff at the talon salon said they were unaware of the malfunction.