Your spray tan is going to leave your skin looking and feeling amazing! 

Here are a few spray tan tips to help you get the most out of your tan. 

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Take time to prepare before your spray tan and be mindful of spray tan after care. 

With proper care, your spray tan will keep that healthy glow for up to 10 days.  

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GO MAKEUP AND MOISTURIZER FREE

Wear no makeup, deodorant, jewellery, moisturizer or perfume to your appointment. Ensure you are well showered and have no body wash, soap or product left on your skin. Give your body an exfoliation with a body mitt, including underarms to make sure there is no deodorant. When left over product on the body comes in contact with the tan solution it will turn bright green within a few minutes. Please do all exfoliating, waxing, shaving, pedicures and nails 24hrs before your appointment. Avoid products with oils or moisturisers in them prior to your tan as this can create a barrier on the skin and prevent the tan from absorbing. If you have had a spray tan in the last few weeks, please make sure the old tan has been completely removed, as old tan will make your fresh tan go patchy and fade quickly.  

 

WEAR LOOSE-FITTING CLOTHING 

Whilst getting your Spray Tan you can wear as little or as much as you feel comfortable with. I will provide you with disposable underwear should you wish to use it. After your tan, wear loose-fitting clothing so your tan doesn’t rub off or look uneven. Avoid wearing anything tight, like jeans, leggings, yoga pants, socks, or sneakers. The perfect outfit is a t-shirt and loose cotton shorts or a long, black t-shirt dress and thongs/sandals. If you are comfortable avoid wearing a bra or undies directly after your spray tan. If you do want to wear underwear, choose a loose, dark pair as the spray tan solution could stain nylon or lycra (though it does wash out of most fabrics). If you want to wear a bra, choose a strapless or bandeau style. If the weather is colder, bring along warm clothing to wear such as loose tracksuit pants and a hoodie, or cotton pajamas.

 

AFTER YOUR TAN

Your just sprayed tan will look very dark, don't stress, this is part of the developing process, it will not stay this dark. Follow these steps to ensure a flawless glowing finish: 

• During the tan development time avoid accidentally getting wet or washing your hands. 

• Leave the solution on for 2 - 4 hours depending on the tan you have chosen.

• When it is time to rinse your tan do so with water only (no soap, body wash or product for this first shower). Gently rub your hands all over your body and rinse until the water runs clear. Be thorough, any tan left on after this first shower will result in darker streaks or patches. If you still have dark patches after a thorough rinse it can simply be a patch of drier skin, this will normally even out once you have a shower with body wash the following day.  Ensure you pat yourself dry, not hard rubbing or scrubbing.

• After your first shower you will look like you don't have a spray tan anymore, this is normal, your tan colour will develop and come back over the next 24 hours.

• In the first 12 hours after your first rinse do not use any products such as moisturizer, deodorant, makeup or perfume as this will prevent it from fully developing to its maximum colour, or it could cause it to strip the colour. After this 12 hours you can go back to your normal routine, using body wash, deodorant and give it a good moisturize. 

• During the first 24 hours your spray tan is still developing. Try to avoid tight clothing, excessive exercise, pools, spas, saunas and massages. These can prevent your tan from reaching its maximum colour, or cause marks in the tan.

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WHAT IF IT IS RAINING FOR MY APPOINTMENT?

If it is raining for your appointment, remember to bring thick, loose, oversized clothes (a hoodie, tracksuit pants or a bathrobe) for protection from the rain. These clothes will help protect your freshly sprayed tan from watermarks. 

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MOISTURISE DAILY

Hydrated skin is glowing skin. Moisturise at least once a day to keep your skin looking healthy. Use an oil-free, natural moisturizer. 

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AVOID SWIMMING

Avoiding swimming, long showers, baths, steam rooms, saunas, or any other activity that exposes your skin to being wet for long periods of time.

 

AVOID CHEMICALS AND ADHESIVES

Avoid harsh chemicals such as chlorine, products containing acids, massages, fashion tape, bandages, as these may strip your tan. 

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GET BEAUTY SERVICES BEFORE SPRAY TAN

Get all of your beauty services, like nails, waxing, or a massage before your spray tan to avoid the potential of rubbing off a fresh spray tan. Make sure to wax at least 24 hours before a spray tan to make sure any leftover wax has been removed.

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