BEFORE YOUR SPRAY TAN

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Your prep makes all the difference in how your tan develops and fades!

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24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Shower, shave, and exfoliate your entire body. This is your time to remove dead skin cells and create a smooth, even canvas for your tan.

• Thoroughly rinse your skin to remove all soap, shaving cream, exfoliants, and product residue. Your skin should be completely clean and free of any leftover products.

• Avoid exfoliating or shaving immediately before your appointment. Giving your skin 24 hours allows it time to settle.

• After showering, avoid applying lotions, oils, or other skincare products.

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DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT​

• Arrive with clean, completely dry skin.

• Avoid applying lotions, body oils, perfume, deodorant, or makeup before your appointment. These products can create a barrier on your skin and interfere with even tan development.

• Wear loose-fitting, dark clothing and comfortable footwear after your tan.

• Avoid tight clothing, leggings, yoga pants, and fabrics such as nylon, spandex, silk, and leather immediately after your appointment. These can rub against your skin and affect your developing tan.

• Remove all jewelry before your session.

• Hair should be dry and pulled up and away from your face, back, and shoulders. A high ponytail or loose bun works perfectly!

• Contact lenses may be removed if preferred, but it is not necessary.

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A LITTLE EXTRA TIP: Keep a towel in your car to protect light-colored or leather seats. Cosmetic bronzer in the tanning solution can transfer onto clothing and surfaces before your first rinse.

 

AFTER YOUR SPRAY TAN

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Your tan doesn’t stop developing when you leave the studio! A little aftercare goes a long way toward achieving a beautiful, even, long-lasting glow.

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RIGHT AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT​

• Avoid showering, sweating, exercising, or getting wet until it’s time for your first rinse. Your tan needs time to develop!

• Avoid tight clothing or anything that may rub against your skin while your tan is developing.

• Follow the rinse time recommended by your technician. Classic solutions generally rinse in 8–12 hours, while Express solutions typically rinse in 2–6 hours, depending on your desired depth of color.

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YOUR FIRST RINSE​

• Take a lukewarm shower when it’s time for your first rinse. Avoid steaming hot water, washcloths, loofahs, body wash, soap, or exfoliating products. Your first rinse should be water only.

• Use your hands to gently rub and rinse areas where bronzer tends to collect, including creases of the arms, behind the knees, elbows, wrists, ankles, underarms, and around the neck.

• Continue rinsing until the water runs clear. It’s important to remove all excess cosmetic bronzer from your skin. Any bronzer left behind can cause uneven color and continued development in certain areas.

• Don’t be alarmed if you see color washing down the drain! This is simply the cosmetic bronzer rinsing away, not your developed tan.

• Once finished, gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Avoid rubbing.

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MAINTAINING YOUR GLOW​

• Moisturize daily! Hydrated skin is the secret to a smooth, even fade and a longer-lasting tan.

• Choose a moisturizer that is as natural and hydrating as possible. Avoid products containing mineral oil or high amounts of drying alcohols, as these can dry out your skin and cause your tan to fade unevenly.

• Apply lotion after showering and throughout the day whenever your skin feels dry.

• Avoid exfoliating, scrubs, exfoliating gloves, and other abrasive products for the life of your tan (typically 5–7 days).

• Remember, your tan develops on the outermost layers of your skin. Anything that speeds up skin cell turnover can cause your tan to fade faster.​