SPRAY TANNING TIPS

Our pro tips & tricks for a flawless tan...

The Day Before Your Tan

Exfoliate & remove any old spray tan

Ideally, the day before or 4 hours prior, remove any old spray tan and exfoliate with an oil free body exfoliant, tan eraser foam, or with a professional exfoliator.

Concentrate on dry skin areas.
Better still, take a bath the day before, soak in warm water for at least 10 minutes and then exfoliate with a professional exfoliating mitt to remove any old spray tan

Wax or Shave

Be sure to wax and or shave at least 24 hours prior with a fresh high quality razor. This will allow the skin time to calm down.

If you shave or wax too close to your appointment, the spray tan may seep into your pores, irritate your skin, and may leave dark spots.

Complete Any Beauty Treatments

Complete any beauty treatments such as spa treatments, brows, facials, manicures, and pedicures at least 24 hours prior due to the barriers that some products, lotions, and oils your spa treatment products, beautician, or nail technician may apply, which can affect the results of your tan.

Avoid Bar Soaps / Cream Based Body Washes

Use oil free body wash, avoid bar soaps, and cream based body washes as these can create a barrier on the skin and can affect your tan results.

The Day Of Your Tan

Showering

We recommend you shower at least 4 hours before your tan to allow your PH levels to neutralise.

Although don’t worry if you need to shower just before your tan, have a cold shower or run cold water for the last 30 seconds of your shower to minimise your pores;

VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure you use oil free body exfoliates/washes (no bar soaps or cream based body washes) as this will leave residue on your skin and may create white dots due to a chemical or oil barrier on the skin (our shower and exfoliate room are stocked with oil free body washes).

Clean Dry Skin, with no Make-Up, No Lotions, No Deodorant or Perfume.

Come to your appointment with clean, dry skin if possible with no make-up, perfume, deodorant or moisturisers.

Some products contain ingredients which will affect the way the tanning formula is absorbed into the skin.

Water based products are usually fine, however oil or alcohol based products will interfere with the tanning formula. Best to play it safe and ditch the products.

Wear Loose Dark Clothing

Wear dark, loose fitting clothing with shoes that won’t rub your tan.

Note, the bronzer in some of the solutions may transfer to your clothing, but it is water soluble and should wash out.*

Rainy Weather

If it's raining outside on the day of your spray tanning appointment, please bring an umbrella.

While we have parking available close to the studio, it's important that your fresh spray tan not get wet until your first rinse.

Post Tan Tips

Avoid Getting Wet Until Your First Rinse

Avoid getting wet and no sweating or exercise until after your first rinse — sweat can affect your tan’s development.

Rinse Times

For our Venetian Express Tan;

1 hour for light colour,
2 hours for a medium tan
3 hours for the darkest bronze.

WellFit Only solutions may be left on for 6-8hrs

First Shower

Rinse off in lukewarm water only, do not use any soaps or body washes.

Your tan is still developing even once you rinse it off, and it will continue to develop for 24 hours after you had your tan.

No moisturiser is best during this time also.

Tip, for a more natural look, you may wish to rinse your hands and face 60 minutes after you tan.

After your shower, pat your skin dry, do not rub.

Moisturise Daily, Stay Hydrated, Avoid Bar Soaps & Cream-Based Body Washes

This will help prolong your tan. It is best to start moisturising after your second shower post-tan and then moisturise every day and night.

For best results, add on a WellFit Spray to add extra moisture to your skin!