How to Prepare for Your First Spray Tan: A Complete Checklist

Getting ready for your first spray tan is KEY to achieving a flawless glow. Here’s a step-by-step checklist to ensure perfection:

1. Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate your skin 24 hours before your appointment to remove dead skin cells. Pay extra attention to elbows, knees, and ankles.
   1. To get an even exfoliation, I recommend a tan exfoliator glove or mitt. (I provide these in my salon for purchase for client’s convenience.)
2. Shave or Wax: Complete all hair removal at least 24 hours before your tan to avoid irritation.
   1. If you shave right before your appointment, you risk getting smalls dots wherever you shaved
3. Say NO to Deodorant: Deodorant will turn your armpits green! Save us both time and a messy process, and avoid deodorant the day of your tan
4. Lotions and Oils: Avoid using lotions or perfumes on the day of your appointment, as they can create barriers on your skin, and affect your tan.
5. Wear Loose Clothing: Opt for dark, loose-fitting clothes, and sandals to prevent rubbing or smudging post-tan. Please no bra, or leggings post tan!
6. Plan Your Schedule: Schedule your tan 1 day before vacations, and 2 days before an event.

Follow these tips, and you’ll achieve a gorgeous, seamless and long-lasting glow that’s perfect for any occasion!