Prep + Aftercare

Spray tan prep + aftercare

A simple guide for what to do before your appointment, how to protect your tan before your first rinse, and how to keep your color fading evenly.

The Timeline

What to do before, during, and after your tan

Save the big stuff for the day before, keep appointment day clean and simple, then protect your tan through your first rinse and daily aftercare.

  1. The day before

    Prep the skin so color applies evenly

    Do the work the day or night before your appointment so your skin is smooth, calm, and ready.

    • ✓Shave and exfoliate.
    • ✓Finish waxing, manicures, and pedicures.
    • ✓Plan loose-fitting clothing and open-toed sandals.

  2. Appointment day

    Arrive clean, dry, and product-free

    Keep skin bare so the solution can settle evenly and develop without barriers.

    • ✓No makeup, deodorant, lotion, oils, perfume, or other skin products.
    • ✓Remove jewelry before your tan.
    • ✓Tie your hair back.

  3. Before your first rinse

    Let the color develop undisturbed

    The first few hours are about protecting the tan while it develops.

    • ✓Do not get wet or sweat before your initial rinse.
    • ✓Rinse with cool water at your assigned rinse time.
    • ✓Keep clothing loose and avoid anything tight.

  4. The days after

    Hydrate the tan and skip harsh exfoliation

    Gentle care helps your glow fade evenly and last as long as possible.

    • ✓Moisturize with an oil-free body lotion.
    • ✓Do not use body scrubs after your spray tan.
    • ✓Limit shaving when possible.

Before your appointment

  • ✓Shave and exfoliate the day or night before.
  • ✓Arrive with no makeup and no deodorant.
  • ✓Skip lotions, oils, perfume, and skin products.
  • ✓Wear loose, baggy clothes and open-toed sandals.
  • ✓Remove all jewelry before your tan.

After your appointment

  • ✓Do not get wet or sweat until your initial rinse.
  • ✓Rinse with cool water at your assigned rinse time.
  • ✓Moisturize with oil-free body lotion.
  • ✓Avoid body scrubs after your spray tan.
  • ✓Limit shaving and avoid tight clothing.

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