Spray Tan Session Prep
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-Shower and gently exfoliate with a mitt or washcloth (avoid sugar scrubs and oil based scrubs). Prepping your skin days before is the best way to have a flawless tan.
-Shower at least 3 hours prior to your appointment.
-Shave the day before your tan avoiding razors with gel strips or aloe. Also skip the shaving cream it will leave a residue on your skin.
-Focus on dry areas: neck, elbows, armpits, area between breasts, feet, and ankles.
-Use shower gel, not bar soap (avoid Dove, Bath & Body, Native, Lush, Acne Topicals and any products with Parabens.
-Remove all lotions, perfumes, deodorants (exfoliate armpits), makeup, or previous bronzers.
-Complete all other spa services before your session.
-Wax at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.
-Avoid topicals such as retinols for about a week prior to spray.
Sunburn Warning
-Spray tans should not be applied over recent sunburns or any skin that is peeling.
-If you’ve had a severe sunburn in the past few months on any area that will be exposed, do not have that area sprayed.
-Notify us at the time of your appointment or contact us before booking.
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-Wear loose, dark clothing to your appointment or immediately after your tan. Button down shirts, zip up tops, loose bottoms, no SHORTS or YOGA pants.
-Bring a change of loose clothing if needed; tight clothing can affect results.
-Opt for loose shoes or flip-flops.
-Avoid tight bras or sports bras with straps that can’t be tucked to prevent rubbing.
-Male clients must wear underwear or a bathing suit during the session.
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After Your Tan – Travel Tips
In Michigan weather, bring an umbrella to stay dry after your appointment.
On hot days, a fresh tan may cause sweating, especially on your legs. Bring a towel to sit on in your car if needed.
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-Avoid getting wet, exercising, or sweating for at least 8–12 hours.
-You may feel slightly sticky until your first shower—this is normal.
-The bronzer will wash off during your first shower; this is expected.
-A properly cared-for tan lasts 7-10 days.
-Avoid all the following products while you have a spray tan, Dove, Bath and Body, Native, Lush and anything with parabens. Avoid razors with moisture strips and aloe.
-Use waterproof lotion sunblock to protect your tan if you will be in the water or in the sun at all. We love Sunbum!
-Products to use during your spray tan: Aveeno, Hempz, Method, Cetaphil. We also have Goat’s Milk soap in the studio.
-Avoid hot showers and do not scrub or loofah during your tan.
-Avoid hot tubs and limit time in the ocean, pools or any type of water. Make sure waterproof is used in the water at all times to protect your tan and avoid burning.
-Stay moisturized and hydrated during your spray tan! Moisturizing twice a day for 10 days and drinking lots of water will extend your tan and the fade will be even and natural.