Pre-Tan Care

How to Prepare for Your Spray Tan

A little prep goes a long way. Follow these steps before your appointment to ensure an even, long-lasting, flawless result.

Your Pre-Tan Timeline

01
48 Hours Before
Wax or shave any areas you want hair-free. Shaving after your tan will remove color, so get it done at least 48 hours prior.
02
24 Hours Before
Exfoliate thoroughly in the shower using a gentle scrub or exfoliating mitt. Focus on knees, elbows, ankles, and wrists — areas where skin tends to be drier and color can build up unevenly.
03
Day of Your Appointment
Shower and cleanse your skin, but do not apply any moisturizer, lotion, deodorant, perfume, or makeup. These create a barrier that prevents the solution from absorbing evenly.
04
What to Wear
Arrive in loose, dark clothing. Tight clothing can rub against fresh solution and cause streaking. Avoid underwire bras and tight waistbands.
05
During Your Appointment
Our technician will guide you through positioning. Relax and let us do the work — the whole process takes about 15–20 minutes.

Any lotion, body oil, or serum will block the tanning solution from absorbing properly.

Deodorant can react with the solution and cause green or gray discoloration under the arms.

Wear loose, dark clothing to your appointment to avoid rubbing or transferring solution.

Open pores from same-day waxing can cause the solution to absorb unevenly and appear dotted.

Sweating immediately before your tan can affect how evenly the solution applies.

Chlorine and salt water strip the skin and affect how the solution takes.

Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your appointment. Hydrated skin holds color longer and develops more evenly.

Avoid intense workouts the day of your tan. Sweat can interfere with the solution during development.

If comfortable, going without underwear gives you the most seamless result with no tan lines.

Now that you know how to prep, it's time to book. We'll take care of the rest.