SUNLESS SRAY TAN PREPARATION

Sunless spray tanning only affects the top most layer of the skin, it is best if skin is freshly exfoliated and moisturized prior to your session.

Applying sunless solution to skin that is dry or flaky can cause: results to be less natural; uneven fading; shorten the life of the sunless tan and the possibility of experiencing "spotty" looking results after a day or two.

The following preparations are strongly recommended to ensure flawless results from your airbrush tanning session.

Before Your Tan Appointment

24 Hours, before your session:

Be sure to exfoliate. Try to avoid using Dove, Oil of Olay as they tend to have a higher pH level. Also avoid in-shower oil based moisturizers as these things can affect the reaction of the solution with skin and can also cause the "orange effect"
Shave sometime beforehand (but not immediately before) NO Shaving Cream as the oils can affect the penetration of the solution through skin. May use hair conditioner, it is moisturizing.
Try not to have lotion, deodorant or perfume on the skin.
Waxing and Other Hair Removal - needs to be done BEFORE session; waxing needs to be done AT LEAST 1-2 days prior to your appt.
Manicures/Pedicures - needs to be done 12-24 hours BEFORE or wait at least 24 hours AFTER your session before getting one
Loose non form fitting clothing + slide on shoes (non-strappy) and preferably shoes without socks for after the tan. You are free to go nude, wear items of your choice, or use the disposable under garments.

For First Timers

We recommend using disposable underwear which we provide so you can see the difference between your skin and spray tan shade, so you’ll know for next time whether to go lighter or darker. Although the spray tan solution washes off from clothing, make sure to wear dark, loose-fitting clothing and flip-flops to avoid streaking or ruining your favorite light-colored clothing.

Day of Your Tanning Session

During your session:

For the best results, do a quick rinse with cool or lukewarm water 3 or more hours before your appointment. This is to remove any body lotion, moisturizers, perfume, deodorant, makeup, and sweat. Spray tanning over deodorant (Secret) can result in a green ring on the underarm and is difficult to remove. If you have extremely dry skin, apply a minimal amount (thin layer) of lotion lightly and evenly onto the dry skin area at least 2 hours prior to your sunless tan.
Make sure your skin is completely dry from your shower. If it's not, your tan will not absorb properly. Also, make sure to rinse off with cool/lukewarm water because if your body temperature is running warm, the solution will not absorb properly and your tan will result in a light color or no tan at all.
Do not wear jeans, any tight fitting clothes, tube tops/tube dresses (they have elastic), tight shorts, or tops with tight straps. With tight fitting clothes, the fabric will cause friction causing your tan to make marks and streaks and any elastics will cause marks. The bronzers may get on clothing/sheets but they usually wash off. It may stain silk, nylon, or spandex but will wash off as well.

Pregnant Clients

If you are pregnant consult with your physician prior to tanning with any solution containing DHA. Airbrush tanning solutions contain an active ingredient known as dihydroxyacetone (DHA) which is an ingredient derived from sugar, which reacts with the amino acids in the skin to create the darkening reaction or tan.

After the Tan, Maintaining & Prolonging Your Tan

Immediately Following Your Tan:

Do not shower for at least 8 hours after your tanning session (Recommend 24 hours). If your tanning session is in the morning, you may rinse off before bedtime. If your tanning session is at 3pm or after, you may rinse off the following morning. After your shower, pat yourself dry with a towel, do not rub. Rubbing yourself dry with a towel can cause your tan to streak.
Do not exercise immediately following your tan. Perspiring after tan alters the chemical reaction of the solution, changing its color.
Avoid bending your arms or folding your legs, this will cause a white diamond shape on your inner elbow or back of leg. Bending over can cause lines across your stomach.
Do not swim or immerse in water for 24 hours. Swimming in the ocean will not fade your tan much. Swimming in a chlorinated pool or Jacuzzi will fade your tan fast and make it blotchy because chlorine acts like a bleaching agent. Wear waterproof sunscreen. This will slow down the fading process from the chlorine. We recommend Sun Bum.
Do not apply moisturizer immediately following your tan.
Do not put on tight clothing for at least 4 hours following your tan.
Avoid touching the tanned area to prevent solution from getting on your palms.
Dogs LOVE the taste of tanning solution. Do not let your furry friend lick your tan or it will leave a white mark on your skin.

Maintaining & Prolonging Your Tan

Use only warm water and hands to wash off tanning solution during first shower. You may see color washing off the first time, this is normal.
MOISTURE! MOISTURE! MOISTURE! Apply lotion 2x a day after your first shower (if doing the 8 hour solution or the next day if doing the Rapid Tan) this will ensure a long lasting tan. Drinking lots of water will help keep you hydrated. Avoid lotions with mineral oils. Mineral oils will strip your tan and cause your tan to be blotchy. If anything, read the back of the ingredients on the bottle. Aveeno, Cetaphil, or Hemps are good lotions to use that have no mineral oils
Do not take long hot baths or showers

Shaving

Minimize on shaving but when you do shave, use hair conditioner and a new sharp razor. Do not press hard when shaving. Bar soaps (unless it's made for tans), shaving creams and gels are drying and will cause streaks.

Rapid Tan

RAPID TAN SOLUTION

Please rinse at the recommended time given to you by your spray tan artist: Leaving a solution on longer than the recommended time, may cause you to acquire a "brassy" look as the solution might be too strong for your skin type.
- 1 hour - Light
- 2 hours - Medium
- 3 hours - Medium-Dark
- 4 hours - Dark
When rinsing, please use only warm water and your hands to rinse off all solution until the water runs clear. (Please note, you will see a majority of the tan rinse off in the shower with this particular solution, however the color will continue to darken as the hours progress. You will hit your peak color after 24 hours.)
Avoid putting on any lotion(s) and taking your NEXT shower for 24 hours.
Once you have hit your 24 hour mark, please begin moisturizing your body often, this will allow that tan to last longer and fade evenly once that time to begin.

The days are gone where you must bake in the sun with baby oil all over you to get a good tan. Exposure to the sun and tanning beds causes wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer.