BEFORE + AFTER CARE

Self-tanning can get messy when left to your own devices, which is exactly why you want to let a professional handle your GLOW instead. But before you book your spray tan appointment, there are a few things you need to know, like how to prep your skin before and how to maintain your tan long after you rinse off the color guide in the shower.

1.  Exfoliate, exfoliate exfoliate!!!  Preferably at least 8 hours before your appointment.  The only thing your exfoliator absolutely needs to be is oil free!

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2.  No lotions or oils should be applied before your tan.

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3.  Wax the day before and shave and get your pedi a few hours prior.

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4.  Shower at least 3 hours prior to your tan, allow time for your pores to close.

1.  Be Patient - Allow the tan to develop.  Depending on your custom solution of choice, at max, you'll have to wait 8 hours before rinsing off the color guide coating your entire body with the Standard.  Only rinse, no soap for your first shower, you can moisturize right after with the Standard option.

If you opt for the Express, you'll have to wait 3-4 hours depending on the level of darkness you desire; 3 hours = light, 3.5 hours = medium, 3 hours 45 min = medium/dark, 4 hours = dark.  Only rinse off the solution, no soap!  After your rinse your tan will develop 12-24 hours after your first rinse, wait to mositurize the following morning!

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2.  After rinsing be sure to pat dry, do not rub!  Continue to do so for the duration of your tan.

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3.  Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!!!  Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!!!  Be sure to use oil free products!