frequently asked questions

Spray tanning

Please shower and exfoliate 24 hours prior to your session with sulfate free exfoliator or low PH balance exfoliator.  (We sell them here or you can check your local drug store).

If you need to shower the day of your spray tan session, make sure it's 3 hours before and only with a low PH balance cleanser or sulfate free cleanser.

Shave before your session.  If you need to shave the day of your spray tan, make sure it is at least 3 hours before.  Do not use shaving cream, bar soap, or a razor with a mineral strip.

Wax (face + body) before your spray tan.  Do not get waxed after your tan.

Get your mani and pedi BEFORE your spray tan so your nails do not stain.  They will be wiped down after your session.

Your skin should be completely bare for your session.  You should not have any lotion, makeup, sunscreen, or oil on your skin at the time of your appointment.  Do not wear deodorant, it will turn green where the deodorant was applied.

How should I prepare?

No sweating, swimming, getting wet, or exercising until your first shower after your spray tan.  Doing so may cause streaks.  Do not wash your face before your first shower!  Do not workout until your first shower.

There is bronzer in the solution, which means that you will have some color immediately after you are sprayed.  The color will continue to darken as the solution develops.  Your color will lighten after your shower.  You will see color coming off in the shower, this is normal.  Your spray tan is not washing off, just the bronzer.

We recommend rinsing the bronzer off, then working out, then taking a full shower, just so you don't have to take two showers back to back.

Go easy around water the day you get sprayed - this includes everything from doing dishes to brushing your teeth.  While you can still do these things, it is recommended that you use caution when you are near water to ensure you do not mess up your spray tan.

We do not recommend wearing vinyl/rubber gloves to do housework the day you are sprayed.  We recommend waiting until after your first shower to wear these types of gloves.

How do I care for my spray tan?

The day of your session, wear dark, loose fitting clothing.  If it is raining or snowing, it is recommended that you bring an umbrella to your session.

Your skin will feel a little sticky and the spray tan does have a slight odor to it.  This is normal.  It will go away after you take your first shower.

Try not to touch your skin.  The tanning solution needs time to develop.  Try not to get the tanning solution on the palms of your hands or they will stain.

Wipe down your palms if they do come in contact with the solution with paper towel, antibacterial wipe, or hand sanitizer.

The bronzer may get on the inside of your clothes or on your sheets.  It should not stain, although this is not guaranteed.

* Eyelash extensions are okay to have on and do not impact your spray tan.  However, because of the way they are applied, it is recommended that they are applied before your spray tan appointment.

What should I expect the day of my session?

Pat dry after every shower.  Vigorous rubbing will exfoliate your skin and your tan will not last long.  DO NOT exfoliate with loofahs, scrubs, washes, soaps, or face cloths until your tan starts to fade away.

Your spray tan will last 4-8 days.  The more you moisturize, the longer the tan can last.  You can use any moisturizer, but moisturizers containing self-tanners are not recommended because they can have adverse effects.  It is recommended to moisturize at least once a day.

Do not use scented body washes.  Non-scented/fragrance-free body washes and soaps are highly recommended.  Aveeno lotions are also NOT recommended.

Face washes containing salicylic acid and/or benzoyl peroxide are not recommended because they can eat away at your spray tan.  Your face will fade faster.  Acne spot treatments are also NOT recommended the week of your spray tan.

Limit the shaving of your legs, as this is also a form of exfoliating.  You can still shave your legs; but we do not recommend doing it daily.

What is the Long Term after care?