Tan Prep
24-48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR SPRAY TAN (PRE-CARE)
- Schedule any of your beauty services: manicure, pedicure, hair, facial and wax appointments. Blow Dry’s are only recommended to be done either prior to spray tan or AFTER your first rinse.
- Shaving or waxing is recommended before your spray tan, 1 day before so that your pores are closed properly after hair removal by your spray tan appointment. If the pores aren’t closed, excess spray tan solution can enter in those pores and can cause a blotchy/patchy look. Not cute.
- EXFOLIATE IS IMPORTANT! DON’T SKIP IT! Exfoliate 24 hours prior to your spray tan using a body scrub that is oil-free. Use an exfoliating wash.
DAY OF SPRAY TAN (PRE-CARE)
- If needed, take a shower in the morning of your spray tan, water only. At least 6 hours before appointment.
- Do not apply lotions, creams, or perfumes prior to session. Avoid applying deodorant the day before your spray tan session, a green tint can appear when solution and deodorant mix. If need be, wipe off with a wet cloth.
- Wear dark, loose fitting clothing and open toed sandals/flip flops preferably. Tanning solution may stain nylons, Lyrca, and silk items. Other fabrics may wash out the tanning solution. Cotton is recommended. While you are “marinating” in your spray tan, you do not want clothing or foot wear to rub against the skin. And avoid touching your skin during this process.
AFTER SPRAY TAN (POST TAN)
- To avoid sweating and streaking in your car, cover your seat with a dark or black towel.
- Avoid wearing a bra, socks, or other restrictive clothing after your spray tan session. As your spray tan is developing, it is best to wear loose fitted to avoid any streaks.
- Best to refrain from showering, 6-8 hours minimum or for express, 2-4 hours. Your spray tan artist will let you know rinse time. Recommend using old bed sheets to sleep on at night, in case the temporary bronzer rubs onto your sheets during your sleep. It will wash off, but may occur.
- Your first shower post spray tan should be a rinse, lukewarm water only (no soap). As you’re rinsing, you will see the temporary bronzer washing away. Pat your entire body with hands as the water is running through you, to completely remove the bronzer off. When you get out of the shower, do not be alarmed to see yourself not as tan. Your spray tan will fully develop over the next 24 hours. It continues to develop after your rinse! From here on, hydration is very important!
SUNLESS TAN MAINTENACE
- Pat dry after every shower.
- Moisturize skin twice a day to extend the longevity of your spray tan. Favorite lotions are Aveeno, Cetaphil, and CeraVe.
- Avoid moisturizers with AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid), ingredient promotes exfoliation. Avoid any self-tanner product that contains DHA because it can possibly cause a yellow tone.
- The longevity of your spray tan will depend on how frequent you workout, shower, your skin exposure to salt water and chlorine. Apply a thick layer of sunscreen lotion if you go swimming, this creates a barrier between the water and spray tan. Or choose the Premium Sweat-Resistant Spray Tan when booking your appointment.
- If needing to shave, suggest waiting till day 3 after a sunless application. Shaving is a form of exfoliation.
- It is recommended to let your skin rest for 10 days after every 5 weeks of spray tanning. Use a body scrub.
- Results vary from person to person. Retaining results are based on healthy and hydrated skin for lasting sunless tanning.
