Spray Tan Care
Great Results Come From Great Care!
The trick to having beautiful skin begins with exceptional skincare. The technician may provide great services but without proper care results may be tampered. Simply Sprayed will guarantee exceptional results. However, there are a few things that are out of our control so please be sure to follow our skin preparation and aftercare instructions to ensure a flawless tan!
Pre-Tan Steps
Exfoliating
Should I exfoliate before getting a spray tan?
Exfoliate at least 4 hours before your appointment as this is the most important pre-tan step. If this step is skipped the solution will be applied to dead skin cells creating a discoloration of the skin.
What should I use to exfoliate?
Sugar scrub, brown sugar or soap can be used to exfoliate the skin.
Moisturizing
Should I moisturize before getting a spray tan?
Come to your appointment with fresh skin, avoiding lotions or other beauty products such as deodorant, makeup and perfume as they create a barrier which prevents the solution from absorbing as well as creating a greenish color to the skin.
Showering
Should I shower before getting a spray tan?
Showering should be done 4 hours before your appointment. If for any circumstance you have to shower right before your appointment, finish off with a cold rinse to close your pores. If you shower too close to your appointment there is a chance the solution may be blotching or not stick properly.
Should I shave before getting a spray tan?
Hair removal should be done 24 hours before your appointment.
Clothing
What kind of clothes should I wear?
Bring loose-fitting clothes to change into immediately after your spray tan.
No denim or tight leggings (you should avoid tight elastic bands around the waist and ankles).
Flip flops are highly recommended.
Should I wear a bra/underwear for a spray tan?
Most people spray tan without a bra but it depends on your comfort level. If you prefer wearing a bra we recommend a strapless bra or bandeau to avoid strap lines.
We highly recommend wearing a thong or G-string if you decide to wear under garments.
Garments are not required – it all depends on your comfort level.
Aftercare Steps
Showering
When can I take a shower after getting a spray tan?
A traditional tan takes 8 hours to fully develop, showering should not be done before waiting the full 8 hours.
An express tan takes 4 hours to fully develop. To receive the darkest & best results we recommend waiting 4 hours before showering- but with this solution clients can shower 30 minutes after the time you leave your appointment.
Avoid work outs, lotions, makeup (especially liquid foundations on the skin) until your first shower.
****Do NOT go more than 24 hours after your appointment to shower***
What body wash do you recommend?
Shea moisture body wash
*** Do NOT use Dove products as they will strip your tan
How do I wash my hair after a spray tan?
Be very gentle to your skin - Avoid harsh scrubbing.
Use warm water and natural body wash. You will see some bronzer wash away at first- that is normal as this is a base coat to the tan.
Pat yourself dry, don’t rub the towel on your skin.
Exfoliating
When should I exfoliate after getting a spray tan?
Don’t exfoliate until you are ready to remove tan just in time for your next appointment.
Clothing
What kind of clothing should I wear after a spray tan?
Wear loose fitting clothing until after your first shower (this should be a rinse, do not use soap for the initial shower).
No denim or bras.
Moisturizing
What type of lotion should I use after a spray tan?
Moisturize with an oil-free moisturizer twice a day!