Sunless Tanning care. The before and after.

24-48 Hours Prior to Your Spray Tan:
• Schedule your manicure, pedicure, facial, massage, & hair appointments a day before Spray tanning. These services either exfoliate or leave a residue on your skin and will prevent your tan from taking correctly or remove your tan. Blow dry’s are recommended to be done either prior to spray tan or AFTER your first rinse.
• Schedule sugaring appointments at least 24 hours before Spray tanning.
   If you shave shave a minimum of 12 hours before your tan, and remove any shaving product completely from your skin. Do not use a razor with a moisturizing strip. 
• Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! I cannot stress the importance of pre-session exfoliation. 24 hours prior to your spray tan, exfoliate with an oil free body scrub or use an exfoliating mitt. If you have previous sunless tan, it is best in ensure your tan is removed as much as possible to ensure even tanning. We sell exfoliation mitts, tan eraser, as well as tan safe body wash, in our shop.

• It is important to not use products that will leave a residue on your skin. (NO DOVE!!)

Day of Spray Tan:
• Take a shower the morning of your spray tan. (The night before if it will be within 4 hours of  your tan)

• ​It is important to not use products that will leave a residue on your skin. (NO DOVE!!)

• Do not apply lotions, creams, or perfumes, or deodorant prior to session. A harmless green tint can appear when solution and deodorant mix.
• Wear dark, loose fitting clothing and flip flops if possible. Tanning solution will wash out of most fabrics, but may stain nylons, lycra and silk. Cotton is recommended. While your tan is developing, you do not want clothing or foot wear that will rub against the skin and cause streaking.

• ​   I recommend loose long sleeves and pants for after your spray tan. this will help prevent transfer of tan from other body parts. 

Upon Arrival:
• Pull hair away from face and neck with a hair tie and cover with a hair cap (supplied) if you like. Temporary staining can occur on blond hair. but it will wash out your next shampoo.
• After your consultation, you will be instructed to change into a bikini, swimsuit, or undress to the level of your comfort (All body's of every shape, size, stage in life, and gender are welcome in our space, we do insist that penises be covered during a spray tan. Bottoms or a sock covering your self is necessary. Please note: any inappropriate behaviour will have your appointment ended immediately. )  Wearing a swimsuit or bra/underwear? We recommend a dark, older swimsuit. Be aware of what kind of tan lines you would like. Anything the solution can get through will be tanned. anywhere it can't get will not be tanned.
• lip balm can be applied too lips. Disposable nose filters are available if you would like one. 

After Spray Tan (Post Tan):
• Cover your car seat with a dark or black towel to prevent sweating and streaking.
• Avoid wearing a bra, socks or other restrictive clothing immediately after your spray tan session. The looser the better to avoid any streaking while tan is developing.
•In general, it is best to plan your tan when you will be able to rinse before bed. If you can not, use old sheets to sleep on the night of your tan. The temporary bronzer may rub off on your sheets during the night. It should wash out, but just be aware this may occur. "rinse time" will depend on the solution we use. Any sweating or body parts touching during your sleep will also affect the final outcome of your tan. 
• Your first shower post spray tan should be just a warm water rinse (no soap). You will notice the temporary bronzer washing away, and your tan may appear lighter. Your tan will continue to develop even after the rinse, so do not be alarmed if you’re not as tan as you expect. Your colour will continue to develop over the next 24 hours. From this point on hydration is key!
After 12-24 hours, you can shower as normal. be sure to use a spray tan safe body wash. (NO DOVE!! see a pattern here yet?). We sell our own line of tan (and sugaring) safe body wash in the shop. 

Sunless- Tan Maintenance:
• Pat your skin dry gently
• Moisturize twice a day to extend the life of your beautiful bronze tan. We recommend Hempz body lotion. available in our shop. 
• Avoiding moisturizers with AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) will prolong your tan. If these ingredients are in your skin care you will need to book more frequently to maintain your tan, as this ingredient promotes exfoliation and cell turnover.​​

• Avoid any type of corner store product that has a self-tanner (can potentially cause a yellow tone). We have safe DHA infused products to help extend you tan life.
• The life of your tan will depend on the frequency of your workouts, showers and your skin’s exposure to chlorine and salt water. 
• It is recommended not to shave for 3 days after sunless tanning. Shaving exfoliates the skin.

• Healthy, hydrated skin will retain the results of your sunless tan longer.

​We recommend ensuring your spray tan is completely removed before getting your next tan to ensure even tanning. We have tan eraser available in our shop.

• We do find our tans can last anywhere between 8-12 days 

​Results will vary by individual.