Boring bod? Let’s Tan It!

Prep Instructions:

1. Shower, shave and exfoliate 6-12 hours prior to your appointment. Using a gel-based body wash is best. NO DOVE! Showering and shaving too close to your spray tan appointment can negatively alter the way your skin processes the solution. If you don’t already own an exfoliating mitt and want one, I recommend Amazon.

2. If you are getting a wax, massage or pedicure, complete these at least 48 hours prior to your appointment. This will ensure the oils and products they use have had time to wash off of your skin. Do not use retinol products the week leading up to your tan.

3. Come to your appointment with your skin free of all products. This includes jewelry, lotions, deodorant, make-up, oils and perfumes.

4. If you have a sunburn and are peeling, please inform me before I come spray you as I will not spray you due to uneven and patchy skin will not give a pleasant spray tan finish.

1. Make sure you have followed my pre-tan care instructions listed above.

2. Wear loose/dark clothing and open-toed sandals for before and after your tan. Please note that the bronzer in the spray tan solution may transfer to your items but is water soluble and should wash out. You will want to stay away from tight clothing, bras, socks and tennis shoes after being sprayed so your tan can develop evenly.

1. Following your spray tan, avoid any water exposure. This includes sweating, swimming and showering before your designated rinse time. Your recommend shower time will be provided at your appointment.

2. Avoid applying make-up, oils, lotions, deodorants and perfume until after your first shower.

3. If you have pets, do not let them lick you while your tan is developing.

4. To avoid stained palms, avoid palm to skin contact while your tan is developing.

5. Just a water rinse is recommended. If needed, you can lightly wash pits/privates but keep the soap very minimal. The goal is to get in and out in a speedy fashion! If you see streaks after getting out of the shower, hop back in and use your hand to guide the leftover bronzer off. Pat dry with your towel. The more water exposure your skin has, the faster the spray tan will fade. Keep the water temperature lukewarm for that first shower.

1. Taking short showers and moisturizing daily with a natural lotion will help lengthen the life of your tan. Stay away from lotions that have mineral oil and high amounts of fragrance (Bath & Body Works and Victoria Secret). Those ingredients will melt your tan right off. Hempz is my favorite go to body wash and daily moisturizer!

2. Acknowledge that the following activities can strip your spray tan faster: Chlorine, salt water, long hot showers/baths, saunas and excessive sweating.