Prepare yourself for
spray tanning!
The day before your Sunless Tanning Session
Correct preparation will enhance the look and extend the life of your spraytan. Hydrated skin gives a richer, deeper tan and many clients begin drinking water and moisturising a couple of days before their spray tan session.
You should shave,wax,dye hair and do any tinting at least 24 hours prior to your spray tan session.
Dry areas absorb the solution quicker, leading to a darker area on the skin, therefore it is recommended that you exfoliate and thoroughly moisturise these areas the day before.
Pay particular attention to your feet, hands, knees, ankles and elbows.
Following these pre-application tips will allow the tanning liquid to be absorbed more evenly and will make your tan last longer.
What to Wear to your Spray Tanning Session
Some clients feel nervous getting undressed for their tanning session but please remember it is entirely up to you how much of your skin you wish to tan. Many clients prefer to wear only a g-string/briefs and no bra as the straps will leave a white mark.
Other clients prefer a bathing costume or underwear set – you should wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.
However everybody agrees that it is not advisable to wear your best underwear to a tanning session as some fabrics will stain from the colour guide.
We supply at no charge disposable g-strings
and hair covers if required.
On the day of your Spray Tanning Session
As is the case for all beauty treatments the skin should be generally healthy and clean, and broken or irritated skin
should be covered.
You may also want to cover any recent piercings
with a plaster to prevent irritation.
Do not shave, wax, moisturise, exfoliate, wear perfume, deodorant or make-up on the day of your Sunless Tanning session, as these can irritate the skin or can act as a barrier to tanning solutions.
Loose dark clothing is ideal so you should dress down.
Wearing loose clothing and footwear after your tanning session will reduce the risk of clothes rubbing away the colour guide before the tan has had time to fully develop.
How long will my tan last?This depends on your skin type and after tan care. Typically a tan will last 7-10 days. After the initial application you will have the equivalent of a tan that could take up to 6 or more sessions in a solarium tanning studio.
What does the tan look like?
The initial tan, which is instant, is a deep, dark brown. The instant colour is from the bronzer, and will wash off with your first bath or shower. The long term tan, which peaks after 5 hours and continues to develop up to 24 hours, is a golden-brown colour.
Will I turn orange or streak?
The tanning solutions were developed with the perfect tan in mind, with botanical extracts designed to nourish the skin and DHA that reacts with the amino acids and proteins in the in the outer layer of the skin to produce a natural long lasting golden bronze tan.
How long does it take?
The misting lasts for a few minutes. Most customers are in and out in 15 minutes, with most time spent putting their clothes on and off.
Is it expensive to have a Spray Tan?
No, spraytanning is less expensive than a course of tanning sessions at the solarium and offers instant results and FREE of any harmful UV rays.
More Information re spraytans:
- Keep in mind that chlorine and salt water may dry your skin and cause your sunless tan to fade faster.
- Do not moisturise until after your first shower. This could affect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution on the skin and cause streaking.
- Don’t worry if you see colour washing off from your first shower – this is normal. What you see washing off is the cosmetic bronzer. What is left is a beautiful, sunless tan.
We recommend the use of a 'riffi mitt' prior to your tanning
session and also for use afterwards to remove unwanted spray tan residue.
Available for $19.95
