BEFORE YOUR SUNLESS TAN
• All other appointments should be done at least one day before your tanning session: Mani/pedis, hair, waxing, botox, facials, massage, etc..
• Shave
• Shower. Avoid any moisturizing body washes and oils.
• Scrub! Scrub! Scrub! Exfoliation is very important!
• Do not apply body oils or moisturizer to skin as this can create a barrier on your skin
• Clean, Exfoliated, Product-Free skin is BEST!
BRING TO YOUR SESSION
• Black swimsuit or underwear (cotton) if wearing this during session
• Dark loose fitting clothing (cotton) for after tan
• Flip flops or open top shoes (flats, etc)
• An umbrella (in case of bad weather)
• Large black towel to place over your car seat to avoid staining if wearing shorts/dress after
• NO JEANS/LEGGINGS/TIGHT YOGA STYLE PANTS
DURING YOUR SESSION
• Your session will last approx 30 mins.
• Girls may wear bathing suit, undergarments or tan nude. Disposable thongs are also provided.
• Men must wear underwear or shorts.
• The custom tan will be mixed and applied by hand.
• The Tanning Technician will clean your hands and allow you to dry for 3-5 minutes. After drying, a body powder will be applied to certain areas of the body for added comfort. Then you will get dressed.
AFTER YOUR TANNING SESSION
• Place a towel over your driver’s seat for your car ride home if wearing shorts or skirt/dress to avoid transfer of bronzer to car seat.
Avoid any activity that would cause sweating; exercise, cleaning, or showering, as your spray tan is developing during these hours. Contact with water or sweat could result in lines or uneven tanning.
• If you choose to sleep in your spray tan so that it darkens overnight, please cover your bed with dark sheets and pillow cases so that any bronzer does not stain your regular sheets.
• After development time, shower normally. You will see some color wash away from your skin. This is completely normal. It is the cosmetic bronzer.
• Wash with a mild, moisturizing, sulfate-free shower gel.
• If shaving, use a new razor.
• After shower, pat dry...avoid rubbing the fresh tan.
• Apply a mineral oil free/petroleum free moisturizer at least twice a day to maintain tan.
• The life of your spray tan depends on the care you take of your skin.
MAINTAIN YOUR TAN
AVOID:
• Band Aids, Face Masks, or Biore Pore Strips
• Anti Aging or Anti Acne products
• Bar Soaps...unless naturally oil-based
• Hair Removal Creams and Shaving with a dull razor
• Baby oil/Mineral oil/Petro-based products
• Outdoor tanning oils (use SPF lotion instead)
• Manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials
USE:
Spray Studio’s Bodycare Collection is highly recommended for best tanning results
• Natural oil-based lotions and moisturizers!!!
• Baby powders/body powders to reduce lines from sweating
• Do not use SPF Sprays or Oils
• Gradual tanning lotions/products
If at all possible, you should try to avoid contact with chlorine or excessive sweating inside of closed toed shoes, as both can lead to premature fading of a spray tan. If you notice uneven or premature fading of your spray tan, you can always correct this by touching up your spray tan with a ‘Tan in a Can’ spray tanning product. Please ask your tanning technician for more information.
There are lots of trick and a ton of additional info on correct products to use and aftercare techniques. These will be shared with you during your first tanning session. Knowing how sunless tanning works and the proper care for the tan will result in close to perfect tan...with flawless fading and maximum longevity. It is your choice whether to use these tips, tricks, and info...
The average sunless tan last from 5-10 days...depending on your personal factors.
PRE/POSTINSTRUCTIONS
Getting ready for your sunless tanning session is easy, but does require you to do a few things to make sure you get the best possible results!