tan care instructions
PRE TAN
Shower, shave and exfoliate!
Shower, shave and exfoliate at least 4-6 hours before your tan. Please do not shower or shave closer to your appointment time even if you feel as though you need to. It can greatly affect the outcome of your tan.
Use exfoliating gloves or a mitt to scrub your entire body! A loofah is not enough. DO NOT USE DOVE during your exfoliating shower or during your tan.
Take care of waxing, manicures, and pedicures the day before you appointment. Please advise us if you had a mani/pedi only if it is the same day of your appointment so we can prep your skin.
Skip lotion! Even if you have dry skin. I will provide you with a tan safe lotion to use if necessary.
We have wipes available for you to remove deodorant and makeup before your appointment. You'll need clean, fresh skin. You do not have to go all day without deodorant.
AFTER YOUR TAN
Your first shower should be a rinse only. Use your hands like a washcloth and gently go over your entire body to remove the bronzer.
Avoid using loofahs, washcloths and any body washes with an exfoliant during the life of the tan. That means soap on your hands only.
Use a mild and moisturizing shower gel. DO NOT USE DOVE, OIL OF OLAY, NATIVE or any exfoliating body wash. Bar soaps have been known to fade a tan quickly.
You may shave but the more you shave the quicker your legs will fade.
Moisturize your skin daily, more than once a day if possible. Skip skin firming or anti aging lotions. They are generally alcohol based and known to fade a tan.
Pat you skin dry. Never rub your skin with a towel as it can rub you tan off.
DURING YOUR TAN
Remove your jewelry prior to your appointment.
Wear loose dark clothing and loose shoes. Flip flops are best. No leggings, sports bras over your head or tight jeans, etc.
The type of solution you are tanned with will determine how long you will have to wait before getting wet. It varies from 1 to 8 hours. Your tan needs time to set and during that time you will not be able to get wet. That means no shower or exercise. IT IS HOT IN NEW ORLEANS! You do not want to sweat off the solution or cause streaking so please do not plan to participate in outdoor events before your rinse time.
Women may tan completely nude. Men are required to wear underwear or shorts.
Do not come to your appointment apologizing for smelling funky, not shaving, having cellulite, being overweight, being underweight, having babies, having body hair. Whatever it is you are thinking. Do not apologize for it. We allow it and accept it.
**In the event there is rain please be prepared with an umbrella, long pants, socks, and shoes.
MAKE IT LAST
Moisturize daily and shower with a mild gel! No loofah or washcloths and use lotion daily!
If you are planning to swim in the pool or hot tub be sure to get in and out, repeat. The longer you soak in water, the more your tan will fade. Our tans will fade each time but will not strip off immediately other than our Basic Spray Tan. This spray tan will not hold up in water activities.
Applying a waterproof lotion sunscreen during pool or hot tub time will help protect your tan from fading.
Spray tans will not protect you from the sun. Wear sunscreen!
Avoid waxing or exfoliating of any type. Once your tan starts to fade you may exfoliate and scrub to remove what remains on your skin.