All About Your Tan

Spray Tan Prep

Schedule Other Services First:
Schedule services like hair, nails, waxing, facials, and massages at least two days before your spray tan. This prevents any residues from these services that might compromise your tan.


Exfoliate Before Your Appointment:
Use a spa-grade exfoliator one day before your tan to gently exfoliate. ensure all shaving is completed to remove dead skin cells and leave your skin fresh and renewed.

Tip: I love to use shampoo and an exfoliation glove to exfoliate!


Stay Hydrated, Inside and Out:
Hydration is key to a long-lasting tan. Drink plenty of water and replenish your skin with a quality moisturizer several times per day leading up to your appointment.

Tip: Drink 2 glasses of water 2 hours before your appointment to keep your skin hydrated and really to grab the tan.


Arrive With Clean Skin:
If necessary, shower with water, no soaps, hours before the tan to remove lotions, makeup, perfumes, and deodorants which cause uneven development.

Tip: watch out for razors with lotion strips on them. These can effect your tan and give you lines. It helps to shave before exfoliating.

Wear Loose-Fitting Clothing:
Bring loose, dark-colored cotton pants and a shirt to dress into after your appointment while your tan develops. Avoid leggings, close-toes shoes, bras, and other restrictive clothing.

Tip: On cold/rainy/snowy days the best shoes to wear are anything with a soft fur inside like Uggs. 

Spray Tan Care

Avoid Water and Skin To Skin Contact:
Treat your new spray tan with caution during development. Steer clear of sweating and water exposure, and refrain from touching or scratching your body until your instructed shower time.

Skin to skin contact can lead to the tan transferring while processing, Just make sure to wipe your palms off if you touch your tan!

Shower At Your Designated Rinse Time:
Rinse with cool water at your assigned shower time. Do not wear the solution for longer than the time your technician has instructed. Always pat dry, and do not rub when exiting the shower.

Use Tan-Safe Products:
Maintain your tan's longevity and even fade by using high-quality, spray tan-safe products, including body washes and moisturizers.

Dove is sadly not super great for spray tan, but some good choices are:

Native, Shea Moisture, Tree Hut, Hempz, and Sjolie.

Tip: I do sell tan friendly product in the salon but you can always just keep an eye out for sulfate free products.

Apply Tan Extend Lotion Daily:
Keep your spray tan glowing with Tan Extend lotion, featuring a blend of naturally hydrating ingredients and DHA to promote healthy skin and gradual color development.

Your Spray Tan Is Only Temporary:
To minimize premature fading and uneven color, avoid excessive shaving, sweating, hot showers, baths, and exposure to saltwater and chlorine.