Spray Tan Prep & Info

Before & After your Spray Tan

Following pre and post spray tan care will help ensure your spray tan keeps it’s gorgeous, healthy glow as long as possible!

  • Day Before Spray Tan

    Be sure to shower and exfoliate your skin 1-2 days prior to your appointment. Exfoliating your skin will help the spray tan product better adhere to your skin. Wax or shave any unwanted body hair, and avoid using bar soap or cream based body soap. Complete any beauty treatments prior to your appointment, such as manicures, facials, and massages.

  • Day of Spray Tan

    On the day of your appointment, be sure to avoid using any oils, lotions, perfumes, and deodorant. These can cause a barrier for the product and your skin. Wear dark, loose fitted clothing before and right after your appointment, so your clothes don’t rub on the fresh spray tan.

  • Hours After Spray Tan

    Right after your appointment we don’t recommend wearing leggings, jeans, sport bras, or tight fitted clothes. For 24 hours after your appointment, it’s best to avoid any moisture getting onto your skin. During your first rinse, avoid using any soap and don’t use any exfoliating products as this will rub off the tan.

Life Cycle of a Spray Tan

The life cycle of a spray tan depends on a few things, but generally comes down to if proper pre and post care guidelines are followed.

  • Day 1

    Spray tan color is the most vibrant.

  • Day 2-3

    Spray tan color is perfect.

  • Day 4-6

    Spray tan color begins the fading process.

  • Day 7-10

    Spray tan color continues to fade.

  • Day 11-14+

    Spray tan color has faded and ready for exfoliation.

  • Day 0

    Color is removed from the skin and ready for the next spray tan.

Spray Tan Do’s & Don’ts

Follow these do’s & don’ts in order to maintain the life cycle of your spray tan.

  • Do's

    Do: Shower, shave, and exfoliate 24 hours prior to your appointment

    Do: Wax/shave prior to your appointment

    Do: Complete beauty treatments prior to appointment

    Do: Wear loose fitted clothing to your appointment

    Do: Apply Barrier Cream to any areas of rough or sensitive skin

    Do: 24 hours after your spray tan, moisturize daily with an approved lotion

    Do: Avoid chlorine, saunas, and salt water for extended periods of time

  • Don'ts

    Don’t: apply any products to your skin the day of your appointment

    Don’t: Let arms or legs touch during your spray tan

    Don’t: wear tight fitted clothing right after your appointment

    Don’t: take long hot showers or long workouts after your spray tan

    Don’t: get your skin wet while spray tan is developing

    Don’t: participate in activities that cause excessive sweating

    Don’t: use body soap during your first shower

    Don’t: exfoliate your skin until you’re ready to remove spray tan