SPRAY TAN BEFORE AND AFTERE CARE

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Spray Tan Prep + Aftercare Guide

If you want a smooth, even, long-lasting tan… These steps matter. A lot.

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT (AKA: Setting Your Skin Up for Success)

1. Moisturize nightly for 3–5 days before your tan (but NOT day of)

Dry skin = short tan life.

Hydrated skin = chef’s kiss results.

2. No retinol or acids for 5–7 days (face AND body)

If it sounds like it exfoliates, resurfaces, or “renews”… stop it.

3. Skip body treatments 3–5 days before

No scrubs, peels, facials, lasers, or “I just wanted to feel cute.”

Your skin needs to be calm, not traumatized.

4. No collagen or shimmer lotions the week before

Those fancy firming lotions? Full of silicone.

Silicone blocks spray tan.

5. If you have sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, or an active breakout — we reschedule

I only tan healthy skin.

Not spicy skin.

6. Schedule ALL beauty services 24–48 hours before your spray tan

Waxing, facials, massages, brows — do them first.

Spray tan comes last. 

7. No self tanner or gradual tanner beforehand

Come fresh.

24–48 HOURS BEFORE

8. Exfoliate 24–48 hours before your appointment

Use a mitt or gentle scrub.

Two days of light exfoliation.

We’re preserving skin while removing dead cells.

Not sanding a deck.

9. Spend extra time on elbows, knees, ankles, feet, and wrists

These dry spots love to grab color.

Give them attention or they’ll embarrass you.

10. Shave or wax at least 24 hours before (never same day)

Fresh pores act like tiny cups and collect solution.

11. Skip conditioning shave creams

Some leave invisible residue that blocks absorption.

Regular body wash only.

12. Avoid bar soap the day before + day of

Bar soap leaves a film on your skin.

That film blocks tan.

13. No hot showers the night before

Lukewarm only.

Hot water dries skin and opens pores.

DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT

14. Shower that morning (no products afterward)

Mild soap if needed.

15. Come product-free

No lotion, deodorant, makeup, sunscreen, perfume.

I need naked skin.

16. Wear loose clothing

Oversized tee, flowy pants or dress, flip flops.

17. Book your tan 2–3 days before events

Not the day before weddings, trips, or hot girl weekends.

You need time to rinse bronzer and fully develop.

Trust the process.

AFTER YOUR TAN (THIS IS WHERE PEOPLE MESS UP)

18. No tight clothing after

No bras, leggings, tight socks, shapewear.

Let your tan breathe.

19. Don’t sit on leather or vinyl

Car seats, restaurant booths — throw a towel down.

20. Follow your rinse time EXACTLY

Not sooner.

Not later.

This controls depth of color.

21. Avoid workouts and heavy sweating the next day

Sweat = salt.

Take a rest day. Your tan deserves it.

22. Use these for longest wear:

✔ Aveeno

✔ Hempz

✔ Shea Moisture

They hydrate without oils or silicone.

Your tan will last longer and fade prettier.

Bryanna Tip:

Your tan doesn’t fade…your skin sheds.

Moisturize daily.

Take warm (not hot) showers.

Pat dry.

Treat your tan like the investment it is.