Tan Prep:

1. Exfoliate:

• Gently exfoliate your skin 24 hours before your appointment to remove dead skin cells. Focus on dry areas like knees, elbows, and ankles. Avoid oily exfoliants as they can leave a residue.

2. Shave/Wax:

• Shave or wax at least 24 hours prior to your session. Shaving too soon after tanning can remove the color. Manis and pedis before your appointment is OK as long as you instruct your technician to not massage or apply any lotion.

3. Moisturize:

• Moisturize well the day before, but not the day of the tan, as lotions can interfere with the spray.

4. No Products on Skin:

• On the day of your appointment, avoid lotions, oils, deodorants, perfumes and makeup, as they can cause uneven absorption of the tanning solution.

5. Wear Loose Clothing:

• Wear dark, loose-fitting clothes to your appointment and flip flops or open toe sandals to avoid rubbing the tan off before it fully develops. If you are sleeping in the tan the bronzer may come off on our sheets but easily washes off.

After Care:

1. Wait to Shower:

• Wait 8-12 hours before showering to allow the tan to develop. Avoid sweating or water exposure during this time.

2. First Shower:

• Use lukewarm water and a gentle soap (no Dove products). You might see the cosmetic bronzer washing off—this is normal. Pat your skin dry instead of rubbing.

3. Moisturize Daily:

• Keep your skin hydrated by moisturizing twice a day to prolong your tan. Avoid products with alcohol or oils that can strip the tan.

4. Avoid Exfoliating:

• Don’t exfoliate until you’re ready for the tan to fade or get a new one. Gentle, non-abrasive soaps are ideal.

5. No Hot Baths or Chlorine:

• Avoid long hot baths and chlorinated pools, as these can cause the tan to fade unevenly.

6. Sunscreen:

• Remember to always wear sunscreen, as a spray tan does not provide any UV protection.

When scheduling your appointment, consider you will wait at least 7-8 hours (or a minimum of 2 hours with RAPID) for the tan to develop before taking your first shower. If your tanning for an event, its advisable to shower 1-2 more times before your event. Thus, you may ideally book your session 2 days before your event.

Proper preparation and care can extend the life of an airbrush tan up to 7-10 days!