Frequently asked questions
The most common questions we get from our clients
- Hydrate well the night before (I can't stress this enough)
- Exfoliate and shave at minimum 12 hours before your appointment.
- Wax 24 hours (or more) before your appointment. Waxing the day of your airbrush tan (spray tan) will make it difficult for the tanning solution to stick to the freshly waxed skin.
- Complete all other beauty services first; nails, waxing, facials and massages
- Day of your spray tan you can shower as normal, but if you are showering 4 hours before your appointment, do not moisturize as your skin will be too hydrated that the solution won't last as long. No deodorant, but if you are wearing it, let me know so I can give you a wipe :).
- No self tanners should be on the skin.
Not here. The orange discoloration is due to using the wrong solutions or the wrong color mixology for your skin. No self tanners should be on the skin as this can also create the solutions to be changed. Follow my prep and aftercare instructions and you will be the perfect shade of bronze.
- Stay away from all moisture until your first shower; this means no showers, no work outs, no cleaning, no lotions and no crying.
- Your first shower is just a rinse. Using tempid water and your hands to rinse surface bronzer off your skin. That's it. No soap. No body wash. No Moisturizer.
- 24 hours after your first rinse, shower as normal.
- Avoid harsh scrubbing, hot water, and bar soap.
- Pat yourself dry, never rub.
All of these tips for pre & post spray, will keep your tan lasting to its fullest potential. The gentler you are with your skin, the better!
Most babes tan nude. If you prefer a tan line or feel more comfortable wearing a top and bottom, I recommend something dark, bikini a strapless bra or bandeau.. I also have disposable thongs for your convenience. For the boys: Minimal clothing, such as boxers or briefs.
- Ideally, loose fitting clothes are recommended and bring flip flops too. Try to avoid crocs as they tend to make your feet hot.
An airbrush (spray) tan tends to last anywhere from 4 to 7 days, depending on your aftercare and frequency of exfoliating and/or shaving. However, your tan can last up to 10 days if you take extra good care of your skin.
Tan Care
- Shower the morning of or the night before your spray tan with little to no product on skin.
- Exfoliate the day before using an oil-free scrub or exfoliating mitt.
- Shave the day before
- Come to your appointment with bare skin (i.e: no lotions, oils, deodorant, perfumes, etc.)
- Please bring loose, dark clothing for after your spray tan is complete-not leggings.
- For your first shower, just rinse with lukewarm water. NO soap during shower or washing hair.
- It is normal to see the cosmetic bronzer wash off in the shower, your tan will continue to develop for up to 24 hours.
- Do not get wet, sweat, wear anything too tight/light in color and avoid skin on skin contact until after your first shower rinse.
- After approximately 24 hours you can shower regularly with soap
- Avoid mineral oils, no scrubbing/exfoliating.
- Use an oil-free lotion mineral sunscreen-no sprays
- If you must shave, shave lightly with a bit of conditioner beforehand-no shaving creams as can cause spray tans to fade faster.
- Avoid mineral oils, no scrubbing/exfoliating
- Gently pat dry with a towel after showers-no rubbing
- Use an oil-free lotion mineral sunscreen-avoid spray sunscreens
- Apply lotion 1-2x a day to keep skin hydrated and spray tan looking its best
- Stay hydrated-drink your water.