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HOW TO PREP AND CARE FOR YOUR TANINSTRUCTIONS
Do not come to your appointment apologizing for smelling funky, not shaving, having cellulite, being overweight, being underweight, having babies, not having your nails done or having body hair. We allow it and accept it. Whatever it is you are thinking. Do not apologize for it.
BEFORE YOUR TAN
Please prep properly according to our instructions! They cater to our solutions to give you the best possible outcome.
Shower, shave (if desired), and exfoliate 4–6 hours before your appointment. Please don’t do this right before your tan. Shaving is optional, but if you plan to shave, do it before your tan. You won’t shave again until your second full day of the tan.
Exfoliate with a damp mitt or exfoliating gloves only. A loofah, washcloth, rubber scrubby, body scrub, etc WILL NOT DO THE JOB.
No body wash, scrubs, oils, or exfoliating products. The goal is to remove dead skin and product buildup, not add more. Again, if you plan to shave it needs to be done before exfoliating and not after. Exfoliating should be the last step of the process, after washing your body, shaving and using body wash. Do not apply soap to the mitt.
Come with clean skin.
Do not apply lotion or products to your skin after exfoliation.We have wipes available if you need to remove makeup or deodorant before your appointment.
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Wax the day before, not the day of. Absolutely no waxing after your tan.
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Stop Retinol, AHA/BHA, and other exfoliating acids 1 week before your appointment.
If your face is peeling, we will recommend skipping your face.
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We do not spray over sunburns.
Spraying over a sunburn can cause you to rapidly peel or if you have already peeled it can show the entire outline and possibly cause you to peel again. If you have an active burn or had a burn within six weeks before your appointment, please reach out to us prior to your appointment. Do not wait until your appointment time to discuss it. We will let you know whether we think you should cancel or if it is ok to proceed.
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Great prep equals a great tan! Please read over our FAQ's for more tanning tips and tricks!
DURING YOUR TAN
What to wear.
We are comfortable with whatever you are comfortable with! We have clients that only wear underwear, some wear a top and bottom or go fully nude. Men must wear underwear or shorts.
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We recommend normal fitting clothing to wear home and flip flops. After the tan, you will want to avoid skin to skin contact. Will your thighs touch? Does your shirt hang so low your armpit is touching? You need the layer of fabric between your skin because while your skin is touching it is creating moisture which can cause the tan to transfer.
No leggings, sports bras or tight jeans, etc. A dress is not recommended unless you want to spend the day making sure your legs do not touch. We do not recommend big, baggy clothes. Most clients bring pajama pants or sweats and a normal fitting tshirt. No spaghetti straps or straps that need to be pulled up and over your shoulders.
The type of solution you are sprayed with will determine how long you will have to wait before your rinse time. 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. IT IS HOT IN NEW ORLEANS! You do not want to sweat off the solution or cause streaking so please plan accordingly, which means staying inside with air conditioning. This is especially important for brides.
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If there will be rain during your appointment, please read over the FAQs for our instructions.
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AFTER YOUR TAN
We’ll give you your custom rinse time at your appointment.
When it’s time, you'll rinse with water only, pat dry and apply lotion. Your first full shower will be the following day and you can use body wash at that time.
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Moisturize daily and avoid exfoliants, retinol, acids, and harsh body washes to keep your tan looking its best. We do not recommend dove, oil of olay or native. We carry spray tan safe products and you can also use cetaphil, cerave, or any basic gel body wash. If your body wash is an oil it can only be used if it does not contain mineral oil.
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You can shave, workout, and swim after 24 hours, but frequent shaving, swimming, and exfoliation may cause your tan to fade faster. You can always add our sweat resistant or top coat, if needed. Sunscreen is still a must! Only lotion sunscreens during the life of your tan. Aerosols will break down your tan and cause it to fade faster.