Pro tan prep.
Prep determines your glow. — Don't skip it, its 50% of the outcome.
✦ THE 4 MOST IMPORTANT STEPS
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PREP SHOWER
Shower as normal the day before your session. Exfoliate with an exfoliating mitt or dry brush the morning of your session. No products at this point.
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Before spray: lotion on elbows, hands, knees, and feet only.
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SHAVING
Shave 24-48 hours before with a plain razor — no lubricant strip. Never the same day as your session.
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Waxing: 48 hours before (24 hrs if you wax regularly).
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WHAT TO WEAR
Dark, loose, long sleeve shirt and pants. Avoid shorts, skirts, tight clothes, and socks. Wear sandals or loose shoes with no socks if cold or raining.
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If it rains — bring an umbrella.
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BEAUTY APPS
Schedule all beauty appointments before the spray session. Aesthetic appointments 2 weeks before. Message us with any questions.
Spray tan last — as close to your event or trip as possible.
Additional Tips for the Overachiever
Prep Shower
Shower as normal the day before your session. The morning of your session, exfoliate with an exfoliating mitt or dry brush. No products at this point.
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After exfoliating, apply a spray tan safe lotion only to elbows, hands, knees, feet, heels or any visible dry skin. Keep the rest of your body product free— no body lotion, no perfume, no oils, no deodorant.
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Short on time? Skip the shower and just do a dry brushing or dry mitt exfoliation instead — no products during this process. The goal is to get all products off the skin, not add them on. Or skip the hassle and add our Pro Prep Glove at your session for $20 and we'll handle the prep for you.
Shaving &
Waxing
Shave 24 hours before your session with a plain razor — no lubricant strip. If you wax: 48 hours before if you're new to waxing, or 24 hours before if you wax regularly.
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Never shave the same day as your spray tan. Freshly shaved skin absorbs solution unevenly and causes patchy, darker results.
What to Wear
Wear loose, dark clothing — nothing that rubs or sits tight against your skin while the tan develops. Avoid shorts, tight pants, tight shoes, socks, bras, and shapewear. Wear a loose top, loose dark pants or a long skirt, and sandals.
Apply lip balm before your session. If it's raining or snowing, bring an umbrella and make sure your skin is fully covered — do not let your skin get wet after the spray.
Leather seats? Wear loose full-length dark pants or bring a towel to sit on for the drive home. Pro Tip: avoid the seat belt rubbing on your chest.
Sunburns &
Timing
If you have a sunburn, moisturize it as much as possible in the days before your appointment. Seriously, like every hour! Be aware that DHA can cause sunburned skin to re-peel — we'll take every precaution but cannot guarantee results.
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For best results, book your spray tan 1–2 days before your event or trip. Schedule all other beauty appointments — hair, nails, facials — before your spray, not after.
Deoderant &
Products
Do not wear deodorant to your appointment. If you wore it during the day, dab it on lightly rather than rubbing, and remove it with water-based wipes at least 1 hour before your spray.
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Avoid for a few days before: prescription acne products, retinoids or retinols, Dove, Bath & Body Works, or Victoria's Secret products.
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Deodorant — even invisible residue — blocks DHA and causes green or grey tones under the arms. When in doubt, wipe it off.
Makeup
We prefer you arrive with no makeup on. Mascara and lip balm are fine.
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If you wore a full face during the day, use water-based wipes to remove it before you leave work so your skin has time to calm down before you arrive.
The Spray
Process
You'll make right-hand turns around the tent — your artist will guide you through every position. A few things to keep in mind:
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Do not step off the towel below you.
Do not bump your elbows on the tent sides.
Do not touch or adjust your undergarments during the spray.
Do not let your arms rest against your sides.
Put your sandals on before stepping out of the tent.
Pregnancy
If you are in your first trimester, we recommend getting doctor's consent before your session.
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We do not recommend spray tanning within one month of your due date in case of early birth or emergency c-section.
Glasses
Wear contacts if you have them — it makes moving in the tent easier and keeps your glasses clean. If you don't have contacts, no problem — we'll work around it.
Other
Notes
Menstrual cycle: In rare cases, being on or near your cycle can cause the tan to develop very lightly or not at all.
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Medications: Some medications — including thyroid medications — can affect how a tan develops or lasts. Acne medications or topicals can cause peeling. Let us know at your appointment if you're using any of these.