how to prepare + maintain your glow

A beautiful spray tan starts before your appointment and continues with proper aftercare. Following these simple steps will help ensure an even application, longer-lasting color, and the most natural-looking results.

Before Your Appointment

24 Hours Before

✔ Exfoliate your skin thoroughly using a non-oil-based exfoliant or exfoliating mitt.

✔ Shave or wax at least 24 hours before your appointment whenever possible.

✔ Complete any manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, or other beauty services before your spray tan.

✔ Moisturize dry areas such as elbows, knees, ankles, hands, and feet.

Day of Your Appointment

✔ Arrive with completely clean skin.

✔ Shower several hours before your appointment.

✔ Remove all makeup, lotions, oils, deodorant, perfumes, and self-tanners.

✔ Skin without any remnants of spray tan or self tan will tan the best! Be sure to exfoliate off old tan prior to getting sprayed.

✔ Wear loose-fitting, dark clothing and loose shoes (slides, slip ons, etc.) after your appointment.

✔ Bring an umbrella and fully cover your skin if rain is expected.

What to Wear During Your Tan

Your comfort comes first. You may wear:

• A swimsuit
• Undergarments
• Disposable tanning garments (available in studio.)
• Or nothing at all - whatever makes you feel most comfortable.

  • To ensure proper coverage during your session, male clients must wear underwear, swim trunks, or another form of lower-body garment that fully covers the genital area.

Tan lines will reflect whatever you choose to wear during your session.

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After Your Appointment

During the Development Period

Avoid the following until your first rinse:

• Showering or bathing
• Sweating or exercise
• Swimming or hot tubs
• Tight clothing or restrictive footwear
• Applying lotions, makeup, or deodorant to tanned areas

Your technician will provide specific rinse instructions based on the solution selected.

Your First Rinse

✔ Rinse with lukewarm water only unless otherwise instructed.

✔ Do not use soap, body wash, loofahs, or exfoliants during the initial rinse.

✔ Water may appear brown as the cosmetic bronzer washes away. This is completely normal.

✔ Pat your skin dry gently. Avoid rubbing.

Maintaining Your Glow

Daily Care

  • Avoid mineral oils in any products applied to the body.

  • Moisturize every day using a gentle, alcohol-free moisturizer.

  • Drink plenty of water to help keep skin hydrated.

  • Use sulfate-free and gentle body washes.

  • Pat skin dry after showering instead of rubbing with a towel.

To Help Your Tan Last Longer

  • Keep skin well hydrated.

  • Take shorter, lukewarm showers.

  • Wear sunscreen when outdoors.

  • Use a gradual tanning lotion if desired to extend your color.

  • Avoid

✖ Long hot baths

✖ Chlorine exposure

✖ Saunas and steam rooms

✖ Harsh exfoliants, retinols, and body scrubs

✖ Products containing alcohol or strong acne medications on treated areas