48 hours before: no waxing
Wait at least 48 hours after any wax before tanning. Get your wax done first, not after: waxing strips spray tan color right off the skin.
24 hours before: shave
Shave anywhere you want hair-free.
24 hours before: exfoliate
Exfoliate with a gentle scrub or loofah. Spend extra time on knees, elbows, ankles, and any dry patches; those absorb extra solution and turn dark if you skip them.
12 hours before: no lotion or moisturizer
Lotion creates a barrier between your skin and the solution.
12 hours before: remove your makeup
We get it: work and life happen. If you have to wear it, just know the tan may end up lighter where the makeup sat. Best result = makeup-free face for at least 12 hours pre-tan.
Day of: shower, nothing after
Shower the morning of, but nothing on your skin after: no lotion, no oil, no deodorant, no perfume.
Day of: makeup and jewelry off
Arrive with makeup AND jewelry removed. We keep makeup wipes on hand if you forget, but please don't show up wearing necklaces, rings, watches, or earrings; metal can react with the solution and stain.
Day of: bring loose, dark clothes
Bring loose, dark clothes to put on after; skinny jeans and tight bras will press the developing solution off your skin. Bring flip-flops too; avoid socks and tight shoes during rinse time.
A note on appointment timing
Each spray tan appointment is 15 minutes: 5 min for the consult, 5 min for the spray, 5 min to dress and check out. If you arrive needing to remove makeup, take off jewelry, take a phone call, or change out of work clothes, you eat into the next client's time. We love you. We love them too. Please come prepped so we can keep everyone on schedule.
Tell Hannah in advance if
You're menstruating the week of your tan (skin absorbs solution differently during hormonal shifts, and we may want to adjust the depth or solution), you're on hormone medication (HRT, birth control changes, fertility treatments, etc.) for the same reason, or you've recently changed a skincare routine, started a new medication, or had any treatment that affects your skin. This isn't to be nosy; it helps us deliver the best tan for the state your skin is actually in.