SPRAY TAN AFTERCARE

A beautiful spray tan doesn't end when you leave the studio. How you prepare for your appointment & care for your skin afterward plays a huge role in your final results.

Following these before & aftercare recommendations will help your spray tan develop evenly, last longer, & fade as naturally as possible.

The Signature Tan is custom selected based on your skin tone & desired results. With proper care, you can expect your tan to last approximately 7–10 days with an even, natural-looking fade.

prep before your appointment

24 HOURS PRIOR:

  • EXFOLIATE YOUR ENTIRE BODY, FOCUSING ON DRIER AREAS LIKE ELBOWS, KNEES, & ANKLES.

  • COMPLETE ANY SHAVING OR WAXING.

DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT:

  • ARRIVE WITH COMPLETELY CLEAN SKIN. THIS MEANS AVOIDING MAKEUP, LOTION, PERFUME, DEODORANT, BODY OIL, ETC. THESE PRODUCTS CAN CREATE A BARRIER THAT CAN PREVENT THE SOLUTION FROM DEVELOPING EVENLY.

  • WEAR DARK, LOOSE FITTED CLOTHING.

  • WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES SUCH AS SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOUR TAN

AVOID UNTIL YOUR FIRST RINSE:

  • WATER (SHOWERING, RAIN, ETC.)

  • SWEAT/EXCERCISE

  • TIGHT CLOTHING

  • TOUCHING OR RUBBING YOUR SKIN

FIRST RINSE:

  • SPECIFIC RINSE TIME WILL BE DETERMINED AT YOUR APPOINTMENT BASED ON THE TAN YOU RECEIVE. RINSE TIMES WILL VARY BETWEEN 2-8 HOURS.

  • USE LUKE-WARM WATER — NO SOAP.

  • YOU’LL SEE THE BRONZER WASH AWAY — THIS IS NORMAL. COLOR WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

  • RINSE UNTIL THE WATER RUNS CLEAR.

  • PAT DRY — NEVER RUB.

GENERAL AFTERCARE TO KEEP YOUR TAN FLAWLESS

DAILY RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • MOISTURIZE.

  • USE GENTLE, SULFATE FREE BODY WASHES.

  • ALWAYS PAT SKIN DRY.

  • STAY HYDRATED.

  • TAKE SHORTER, LUKE-WARM SHOWERS.

  • WEAR SUNSCREEN OUTDOORS.

AVOID TO PREVENT PATCHY FADING:

  • LONG HOT SHOWERS, BATHS, & SAUNAS.

  • EXCESSIVE SWEATING.

  • SCRUBS, LOOFAHS, & EXFOLIATING PRODUCTS (UNTIL IT’S TIME TO REMOVE YOUR TAN).

  • OILS & HEAVY FRAGRANCE PRODUCTS.

  • SHAVING TOO FREQUENTLY.

NOTE:

  • CHLORINE & SALT WATER WILL FADE YOUR TAN FASTER.