Before

  • I recommend you obtain a patch test, if you have never used any self-tanning products before or have sensitive skin.
  • Do not use any other self tanning products 1 week before treatment.
  • Exfoliate prior to your treatment, preferably the day before and the morning of your treatment.  Exfoliate the entire body paying particular attention to any dryer areas, lower half of your legs, knees, ankles, top of feet, toes, elbows and knuckles.  You may use an exfoliating lotion, face cloth, scrubbing mitt or loofah.  Exfoliation will remove deadskin cells that would otherwise flake off and helps to promote even coverage and lengthen the duration of your tan.
  • Wax or shave at least 24 hours prior totreatment.
  • On the day of your spray tan treatment DO NOT wear any make-up, deodorant, perfume, body oils or lotions as these may react with the tanning agents in the spray tan.
  • Wear loose, dark clothing, sandals or flip flops.
  • Moisturise thoroughly the day before your treatment, not on the day as this will cause a barrier.
  • The bronzers or tanning guides that are in the solutions can stain white lace/nylon/silk inners of garments, so don't wear your best.
  • Eyelash and eyebrow tinting must be done at least 48 hours prior and post treatment as the tan can react with the peroxide.

During

Relax whilst I guide you through your treatment:

  • First I will ask you to wear sticky soles that temporarily adhere to the bottom of your feet.  These will stop your feet discolouring.
  • I will then prepare your skin with an oil free moisturizer by applying it on - your hands, knees, elbows and feet to ensure your spray tan blends naturally.  Your spray tan will then be expertly applied.
  • The whole treatment lasts less than 10 minutes.
  • Immediately after your spray tan I recommend you allow a few minutes for the tan to absorb before dressing.
  • The spray tan will not smell of DHA, the tell-tale sign of a recently applied tan.  The initial tan colour you'll see is actually the cosmetic guide colour.

After

Immediately after your spray tan:

  • Wear loose clothing.
  • Keep skin completely dry, avoid water contact.
  • Do not apply any products over the developing tan.
  • Allow tan to develop for at least 6/8 hours (overnight if possible).
  • Avoid other beauty/hair treatments whilst tan is developing.
  • Avoid activities that make you perspire.
  • Drink hot beverages through a straw as contact with a hot cup can strip colour from around your mouth. Toothpaste can also strip colour while your tan develops.

After your tan has developed

  • Rinse off remaining colour guide with warm/hot water. Once the water runs clear gently wash your self with a mild soap.
  • Avoid products that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHA's) as they can strip colour.
  • Avoid swimming pools as chlorine will prematurely fade your tan.
  • To prolong your tan use an oil free moisturiser daily. This will also hydrate your skin.

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