plan ahead-a quick overview

Schedule your tan no more than 2 days prior to your event or ideally one day before vacation. Plan to need to use a tan extender to keep the tan bright if you schedule more than 2 days out. We carry excellent options for tan safe body wash and tan extenders.

Manicures and pedicures and facials need to be done BEFORE you tan. You cannot soak your feet after you get a spray tan unless you want it to come off.

All waxing needs to be done before you tan. Wax will remove the tan.

Get a massage anytime after your first rinse or before your appointment. Pre or post tan, use a water based lotion vs oil.

Work out before your tanning appointment. Sweating and tight clothes can remove the tan. Our solutions are sweat resistant but to be safe- easy workouts and loose bras and clothes during activity if you want to keep your tan even or are wearing strapless.

Tanning while pregnant or nursing is common, but check with your doctor before making an appointment. We are happy to tan anyone with an okay from their dr.

We do not have a set age requirement for spray tanning- minors must have guardian permission/ assistance filling out waiver for first appointment. We are happy to tan anyone, and parents are welcome in the room (with kid’s permission).

prepare

Did you wax and get your nails done? Do that.

For a few days prior to your appointment, try to exfoliate in the shower. We have exfoliating mitts we will give you if you stop by, or use a loofah. Scrub well and then moisturize after. Sugar and salt scrub are good too, but we get the best results with a mitt.

Shave before your appointment if possible. If you shave right before, close your pores with a cold water rinse. You can shave after development with a new razor and hair conditioner

Forego retinols and anti acne products for a few days if possible to prevent dry skin that will absorb tanning solution more noticeably.

Dry skin and textured skin grabs more color.

Sunburned and peeling? Buy aloe, CBD salve, calendula cream, and body makeup. We cannot tan over peeling or recently peeled skin. If we do, it will look uneven.

day of your spray

Start to finish, most spray tanning sessions take just 15 minutes. This means you can get dressed IMMEDIATELY. No drying or waiting in front of a fan needed.

We custom mix your tanning solution as you undress and put on a hair net to keep hair off your neck, and put on any disposables you need and wipe your makeup and deodorant off.

First we use prep spray if you have dry spots to hydrate and balance pH levels on the skin. We heat it so it’s a warm, precise spray you rub in like lotion.

We paint block cream on palms to protect them.

We fill in tan lines if needed. Then spray your whole body.

After we finish, we remove the cream with baby wipes, making sure to wipe your manicured nails and wipe your toe nails too. We blend any bronzer that has moved around with a soft brush, check tan lines, and finish with a drying powder to help feel less sticky. You can then get dressed.

No bra is best. Strapless is best if you have to wear a bra after your appointment. No sports bras allowed.

Wipe your hands again after getting dressed and your done.

At check out, we give you an after care card with all your rules for the next 8 hours on it, with specific times written out so there’s no guesswork.

We save the details of your application: the mix, any areas that needed extra blending or attention, etc. in your profile notes.

an even fade away

A copy of the aftercare card you’ll receive can be found HERE

Follow your card: 2+ hours to rinse without soap, soap shower after 8 hours. Netflix(something that won’t make you cry) and do no chores like cleaning or washing dishes (and stay in air conditioning if it’s a sweaty or muggy day.)

A note: If after your first rinse you see streaks, that it bronzer you missed and you’re usually looking at water lines. Just use your hand when you rinse to avoid this and don’t pee down your leg..

Avoid exfoliating and stay moisturized and hydrated. After a few days, start to add in tan extender with your daily lotion to keep the tan bright.

The top layer of skin is what is tanned. Anything that removes/exfoliates that layer of skin in turn takes off the tan. Natural exfoliation happens every 7-10 days.