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What to expect:
You will enter a private room where you will remove your clothing. This is up to you and your level of comfort. You should wear a snug dark swimsuit or underwear. Spa undergarments are available upon request. The solution will wash out of most clothing. It is always best to wear dark loose fitting cotton clothing.
Female clients over the age of 18 can wear whatever they feel comfortable wearing and may choose to tan topless or naked.
Male clients must wear a swimsuit or underwear.
Clients under the age of 18 must wear a bathing suit or undergarments and have signed parent or guardian approval.
Next, you will be sprayed. This process will take approximately ten to fifteen minutes. Dusting powder will be used to help feel dry and not sticky.
What do I do prior to my appointment?
Take a shower and exfoliate your entire body with a non-oily scrub or loofa the day before your session.
Exfoliating prepares your skin for the spray tan treatment and helps to maximize the duration of your tan.
DO NOT use “Dove” soap, or anything that says renewing, regenerating, “anti-aging”, or anti-acne. They have ingredients in them that will remove your tan.
Sulfate-free and natural products are best.
Shave 12-24 hours before
Wax 48 hours before.
What should I do the day of my appointment?
DO NOT apply any make-up, lotions, oils, deodorant or moisturizers to your face and body on the day of your appointment.
Arrive with your hair pulled up/tied back and wear dark, loosely fitted clothing. Tight clothing will rub off a portion of the spray tan before it has had a chance to work on your skin.
Please DO NOT wear a sports bra or leggings.
Manicures, pedicures, and waxing should not be done the same day as your spray tan.
What should I do after my airbrush appointment?
Avoid any liquids or water to prevent any contact with the skin.
No skin-to-skin contact or rubbing on the skin within the first 6 hours of your application.
Avoid exercising and sweating.
Do not wear a bra for at least 1 hour after session.
Wash your hands one hour after appointment.
NO lotion, perfume, body spray, makeup or deodorant for the remainder of the day.
Wait at least 8-12 hours before showering. If we used a rapid solution you may be able to shower within 1 to 3 hours. Your artist will suggest when to rinse off.
During your first post-tan shower, use warm water only and no soap.
During your first shower, you will see the bronzer rinse off. That is okay your tan will still be developing for 24 hours.
Pat your skin dry after showering, do not rub.
Apply moisturizer morning and evening beginning after your first post-tan shower (avoid moisturizers with mineral oils and fragrances).
How do I maintain my tan?
Moisturizing often will prolong the color and life of your tan along with helping it fade naturally.
Avoid long, hot showers and baths.
Avoid scrubbing the skin excessively.
Avoid rubbing towels on your skin after daily showers and instead pat your skin dry.
Chlorine in swimming pools can shorten the longevity of your tan. Use sunscreen prior to entering the water and immediately rinse the chlorine off.
Avoid Hot Tubs.
What is DHA?
DHA (dihydroxyacetone) is a colorless chemical derived from sugarcane that interacts with the amino acids in skin cells to produce a brownish color appearance. DHA reacts with amino acids in dead skin cells in the surface layer of the skin. A chemical reaction takes place and compounds called melanoidins are formed. These brown pigments color the skin in a way that mimics a tan. DHA is FDA approved for cosmetic use and is non-toxic.