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Tips to prepare for the perfect spray tan

If you follow these guidelines, you’ll be flaunting your sunless summery glow for days. On average, a spray tan can last up to 10 days depending on how well you maintain it, but you can increase the life of your new glow by touching it up with a great gradual tan which we stock for $35.

If you live in the following areas then we are the spray tanning salon for you… Ferny Grove, Ferny Hills, Everton Hills, Grovely, Bunya, Keperra, McDowell, The Gap, Mitchelton, Arana Hills, Upper Kedron, Samford, Gaythorne, Stafford, Stafford Heights or Enoggera

  1. Scrub scrub scrub! Ensure you have exfoliated all of your body at least 8 hours prior to your spray tan appointment, focussing on areas where dead skin collects, such as elbows, knees, underarms, when the spray tanning solution is sprayed over dead skin it can look patchy and darker, so to avoid this, exfoliate with an exfoliating mitt one night prior to your spray tan appointment.

  2. Avoid using oil and lotion before your spray tan. It’s important to keep your skin hydrated, but don’t use oil or lotion on the day of your appointment. It will interfere with the spray tan development, we can apply a non-oil-based moisturizer to dry problem areas like the hands, elbows, knees and wrists.

  3. Along with avoiding oil and lotion, you should remove all makeup, deodorant and perfume with a cleansing wipe just before the spray, your skin should be free from any products that could interfere with the spray tan.

  4. Bring something dark and loose to wear after you have been sprayed with our tanning solution, after getting a spray tan, some of the color may rub off onto your clothes. To avoid that issue, wear dark, loose clothes to your appointment. If you feel comfortable, skip your bra and go commando. The looser, the better.

  5. Don’t shave or wax on the day of your session, do this 24 hours or before your appointment, This allows time for the skin to calm, ensuring a flawless and comfortable spray tan. If you shave or wax too close to your scheduled session, the spray tan may seep into your pores and produce dark dots. It can also irritate your skin, especially if it's sensitive.

  6. Shower: You should always keep your skin sweat-free before a spray tan. If you work out before your tan, I recommend showering and washing your face as sweat can sit on the skin and therefore stop the tan from absorbing evenly. In fact, the optimal time to tan is right after a shower, as your skin cells are hydrated and will absorb the tan more evenly for a longer lasting color.