How It Works
- EXFOLIATION IS #1!! I cannot stress this enough. Make sure you are properly exfoliated prior to your appointment. The key to an even spray tan is properly exfoliating your skin; it will make your skin softer and will retain your tan longer! Just like wood needs to be sanded before it is painted, your skin needs to be exfoliated to allow for smooth absorption of the solution. A washcloth or microfiber cloth with a pH balanced body wash or soap works wonders! We love SJOLIE and South Seas body washes. You can buy that from us HERE. You can also watch a very helpful video from a fellow spray tan technician, business owner Lujuria Studio: HOW TO EXFOLIATE
- Make sure to shave 12-24 hours before your appointment, NOT right before.
- All beauty treatments (i.e. hair, waxing, massage, facials, etc) should be scheduled 24-48 hours before the spray tan. Nails are ok to be done the same day, or right before.
- Remove all lotions, perfumes, makeup, and body products before you arrive. If you have worn a bandaid recently anywhere on your body, please tell your technician. It can leave a residue which we can take off.
- Come wearing LOOSE COTTON clothing with slippers or sandals. Do not wear silk or nylon; no spandex and NO DENIM; no tight socks/sneakers. Please avoid wearing short shorts or tank tops or short dresses. The less skin-touching-skin contact you have, the better. If you must wear shorts, bring a large towel or sheet to place over your car seat to avoid staining seats or contact with leather, which can leave marks on your spray tan.
- Behind our privacy dividers, you will change into your bathing suit or tanning outfit of choice. Keep in mind that what you wear will leave tan lines. You may undress completely if you prefer no tan lines at all! It is best to change into LOOSE COTTON clothing afterwards. We have disposable underwear upon request.
- Put on your shower cap that we provide, and apply our lotion or spray oil, on the palms of your hands and over the tips of your nails on both hands and feet.
- You will be sprayed with a fine, cool mist. The airbrush technique allows for even coverage that appears flawless.
- You will be walked through the positions and we will tell you when to turn around, turn your head, close your eyes, etc.
- Once the tan has been applied, you will dry off for 2 minutes in privacy, to help the drying process of the solution so that you can change into your loose fitting, comfy COTTON clothing, quicker.
- All of our solutions are 100% Vegan, gluten, and cruelty free! We only use ECO Certified DHA. We can supply you with an ingredient list upon request.
- Spray tans last anywhere from 7-12 days or even longer depending on your activities. If you sweat or shower a lot, it will fade faster. This is an average timespan.
- Wear the recommended LOOSE COTTON clothing while tan develops.
- Water, sweat, and saliva (rain, pets, babies!) are things you should avoid while your tan is developing. If you have pets, don't let them lick you. No spin classes after your spray tan! Thirsty? Try not to spill any liquids on yourself. Babies? Wear clothing that blocks them from touching your skin.
- DON'T TOUCH YOUR SKIN or you will have brown hands! If you are sleeping in your spray tan, please be careful where you place your hands. If you sweat in your sleep, you may want to choose the Rapid Tan option.
- After 8-12 hours, you may shower normally with soap, or 1-3 hours with no soap if sprayed with the Rapid Tan. Set a timer or make sure to remember when your technician tells you to shower. No need to leave your spray tan on for more than 12 hours, it will not make you any darker!
- Once you rinse/shower, make sure you take your hand only, all across your body to get off the excess bronzer. Always pat dry, do not rub. Watch a very helpful video on how to properly rinse your spray tan here: HOW TO RINSE YOUR SPRAY TAN
- IF YOU GET OUT OF THE SHOWER and your spray tan is streaky, get back in! You did not wash off all the bronzer.
- Moisturize after showering. We do not recommend taking baths as to prolong the life of the tan.
- DRINK WATER and stay hydrated! Be good to your skin, and flaunt that gorgeous spray tan!
** If you have any questions please contact your technician **
