Tan Preparation
Preparing for your Tan
WAXING
Waxing is best done minimum 48hrs prior to ensure all residue is off the skin.
SHAVING
Shaving is best done 12-24hrs prior to your appointment to allow pores to settle and reduce the chance of 'black dots' forming.
EXFOLIATING
Exfoliating is best done 12-24 hours prior or the night before to allow pores to settle before your appointment using our Tan Exfoliating Mitt. If you have old tan on we highly recommend combining this with our Gel Tan Remover.
PREPARING
Please arrive with clean skin free from deodorant, makeup, moisturiser or perfume. Sports deodorants should be avoided 24hrs prior, make the switch to clean version like our Papermoon.
DO'S & DONT'S
Drink up! Water intake is key to tan development and longevity - we recommend minimum 2L per day.
Please avoid using strong skincare actives 24hrs prior to your spray tan appointment (retinol, AHA's or similar)
AVOID
Do not use any body/face washes or lotions that contain SLS, fragrances or mineral oils (liquid paraffin or petrolatum) as this can affect the result, just as washing hair directly before is also a big no no. We only use and recommend our Gentle Cleansing Body Wash - safe for very sensitive skin/eczema prone skin.
What to Bring
WHAT TO WEAR
Loose cotton type clothing to wear after - no silk or satin as these fabrics absorb moisture.
CLOTHING
Any clothing you may prefer to wear whilst being sprayed - although we do provide disposable g strings free of charge (if breast feeding you may choose to wear a strapless bra).
WEATHER
If it's raining bring suitable attire/weather protectant to ensure your tan does not get ruined - nobody likes looking like a leopard! A hoodie, trackies and a towel are best for wet weather conditions.
At your Appointment
CONSULTATION
Your fully trained technician will chat to you about what you are after in terms of colour. We perform a thorough consultation after reading your waiver form and will then choose the tan base colour based on your answers provided.
REQUESTS
All requests are determined once assessing each individual's skin type as everybody reacts differently.
TIMEFRAMES
Spray Tans take approximately 10 minutes but allow 15 mins. Our Spray Tans typically last anywhere from 7-14 days depending on factors such as skin type, lifestyle and most importantly, your post-tan care regime.
Post Tan Tips & things to avoid
BODY WASHES & MOISTURISERS
We recommend at least 12 hours before using any body products.
No body wash or soap is to be used after the first initial shower, use your hands to thoroughly brush off the excess bronzer to ensure no streaks appear on the skin from the water stream.
No body moisturiser is to be applied until after your SECOND shower as the DHA needs to develop and this is best done with your skin free of any lotions. You will then need to moisturise after EVERY shower from this onwards, preferably using our Hydrating Body Moisturiser. This should be teamed with our Gentle Cleansing Body Wash. Treat your skin as you would your hair. Would you shampoo your hair and not use conditioner? Didn't think so!
EXERCISING
No high impact exercise for the first 16-24 hours as the DHA used in rapid solutions continues to develop after the initial wash off.
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SKINCARE & SUNSCREEN
Avoid using strong skincare actives for the first 24hrs after your spray tan as this can affect the colour and result.
Apply natural sunscreen as spray tans do not contain SPF. We recommend and sell Feel Good Sunscreen.
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HYDRATION
Our main tip is HYDRATION! Drinking lots of water (2-3 litres per day) keeps your skin hydrated which in turn helps your tan last better, longer, fade off evenly and makes it easy to scrub off when it's ready
EXFOLIANTS
Avoid using harsh exfoliants on the skin for the duration of your tan - this also includes messages and pedicures (boring I know!)
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SWIMMING & SHOWERS
Avoid chlorinated/heated places such as pools, spas, saunas, steam rooms. If you do use these we recommend adding in our 2 in 1 Gradual Tan to maintain your glow.
Always dry yourself using the 'wrap & pat' method with your towel, pressing gently into the skin is best.
Short showers are best - become a ninja in the shower, 2 minutes max is plenty!
TAN REMOVAL
Removing Your Old Tan
Now we all dread this but it doesn't need to be hard. It all comes down to how you care for your tan - don't moisturise or drink water? Good luck! Tan hates dry skin and will be a stubborn to remind you to care for it better next time.
Here are a few tips to follow below:
• Investing in a good quality tan removal mitt will be the best thing you will ever do.
• Purchase our Gel Tan Remover and watch the tan fall off in just 5-8 minutes! Gentle, effective and suitable for all skin types.
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