Steps to prepare your skin for a Spray Tan

Pre-Spray Tan Rules

  1. Wear Loose-Fitting Clothing: Bring loose-fitting clothes like T-shirt dresses and flip-flops to wear after your appointment.
  2. Avoid tight clothing like denim, yoga pants, and bras, as these can rub off the fresh tan.
  3. Exfoliate at Least 4 Hours Before: Exfoliate or shave several hours before your appointment to give your pores time to close. This prevents discoloration. Use oil-free exfoliants.
  4. Shower Several Hours Before: Showering several hours before allows your pores to close.
  5. Finish with a cold rinse. If your skin is wet or your pores are open, the tan may not adhere
  6. properly, leading to a patchy tan.
  7. Avoid Moisturizers and Other Beauty Products: Arrive with clean skin. Moisturizers and makeup can prevent the tanning solution from sticking properly.
  8. Complete All Other Beauty Services First: Schedule waxing, manicures, facials, and massages before your spray tan. Getting these services afterward can rub off your tan.
  9. Book Your Appointment 2 Days Before an Event: Allow your skin time to fully absorb the spray tan. Getting sprayed 23 days before an event ensures your skin glows.

Post-Spray Tan Rules

  1. Avoid Moisture: Avoid sweating, swimming, and showering for at least 48 hours after the tan.
  2. First Shower: When you do shower, use lukewarm water and avoid harsh soaps or excessive scrubbing.
  3. Moisturize Daily: Keep your skin moisturized with a fragrance and oil-free moisturizer to prolong the tan.
  4. Avoid Tight Clothing: Continue wearing loose-fitting clothing for the first day or two after your tan.
  5. I have inferred the post-spray tan rules based on general best practices. If you have specific post-tan instructions from the salon, it's always best to follow those!
  6. Avoid Long, Hot Showers/Baths: These can cause the tan to fade more quickly.
  7. Avoid Dove Products: Avoid using Dove products during the time you have your spray tan, as they can interfere with the tanning process.