pre-Spray tan instructions
To ensure you achieve the most flawless, long-lasting glow, follow these simple tips
- To best prepare for your appointment, start by exfoliating your skin. Exfoliants help get rid of the top layer of your skin and make it more receptive to the spray tan solution. Make sure your exfoliant is oil-free.
- Be sure to clean any lotions or makeup before coming to your tanning appointment. Hydrated skin is beautiful skin, but lotions make it harder for the tanning solution to adhere to your skin.
- 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 is cleaned off.
- If you need to shave, do so 4 - 12 hours before your spray tan to avoid irritation.
- On the day of your tanning appointment, please arrive with no makeup, no deodorant, no lotion or perfumes, and wear loose- fitting clothing.
Post-Spray tan instructions
Tan Aftercare
24 Hours After Your Tan
The first 24 hours after your spray tan can make or break how it looks, so it’s important to know what to do after a spray tan. With proper care, your spray tan will keep that stellar glow. Here are some of our favorite tips:
- After your tan, you should wear loose-fitting clothing so your tan doesn’t rub off or look uneven. You’ll want to avoid wearing anything tight, like jeans, leggings, yoga pants, socks, or sneakers.
- It might sound silly but try to 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 (it washes out of most fabrics, though). If you want to wear a bra, choose a strapless or bandeau style.
- To help your tan develop, you’ll want to avoid all moisture for at least 6-8 hours after you get a spray tan. This includes showering, workouts, hot yoga, lotions, liquid foundation, etc. Staying dry will help the spray tan solution adhere to your skin.
- We recommend showering no sooner than 6-8 hours after your spray tan for a classic tan, but no longer than 24 hours after. For an express tan shower within 2-5 hours depending on the depth of tan you would like. When you do shower, be gentle and only use oil-free cleansers. Avoid any exfoliants and just use the palm of your hand to gently rinse off the surface bronzer. Avoid harsh scrubbing, hot water and other chemicals. Pat yourself dry instead of rubbing.
- After your shower, moisturize with an oil-free, unscented moisturizer. Hydrated skin maintains a tan longer than dry, thirsty skin. Remember the previous spray tan aftercare tip to stay dry.
- Avoid applying any makeup for at least 6 to 8 hours after a spray tan. Applying makeup or any other types of moisturizer can alter the color of a fresh spray tan or cause blotches.
Spray Tan Aftercare: 1 Week After
Your spray tan will last anywhere between 5-10 days, depending on how you care for your tan. Taking good care of your skin and your tan in the week after a spray tan is super important, so try these tips:
- Make sure to moisturize in the morning and evening to keep your skin looking healthy. Use an oil-free, unscented moisturizer. We suggest Hempz Tan Extender (available for purchase in our retail area).
- 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 harsh chemicals such as chlorine, products containing acids, massages, fashion tape, bandages, and anything else that may strip your tan.
- Keep your hands off your skin as much as possible to avoid discoloration. This includes crossing your legs and arms for long periods of time.
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