⚠️ SERIOUS TALK, DON’T SKIP THE PREP ⚠️
Because your tan is only as good as the canvas it goes on.
I’m going to say this with love... but also with my serious face:
If you half-prep, you’ll get a half-glow. And no one wants a spray tan that looks like a burnt biscuit in places.
This ain’t just a suggestion — it’s THE RULE. Your skin has to be clean, smooth, and ready to receive the bronzed blessing. If you show up with lotion, deodorant, day-old makeup, or your last tan still hanging on like a clingy ex — your results will suffer. And I don’t do patchy.
IF YOU SKIP PREP:
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Your tan will grab to dry skin like drama to reality TV.
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It’ll fade funky, uneven, and not in a cute ombré way.
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You’ll message me wondering why it’s blotchy…
and I’ll send you right back to this paragraph.
So do us both a favor — exfoliate, shave, and show up squeaky clean and lotion-free.
The better you prep, the better you glow. Period.
Love ya, mean it.
— Your Spray Tan Soul Sister
A flawless tan is only created by what you do immediately before and after a spray tan.
🛁 THE DAY BEFORE YOUR TAN
Let’s get your skin prepped like it’s going on a first date with glow.
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Exfoliate like your tan depends on it.
Use a mitt or scrub to remove old product, dry patches, or the memory of last summer’s self-tan disaster. Focus on the elbows, knees, and ankles.
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Shave/Wax. Do it TODAY — not tomorrow.
Razor burn + fresh tan = blotchy regrets with strawberry dots.
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Hydrate your skin.
Moisturize the night before, not the day of. Skin that is hydrated tans better. Think buttery smooth, not greased-up grill pan.
☀️ THE DAY OF YOUR TAN
This is not the day to wing it. We’re going full glow game plan.
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Shower at least 3-4 hours before your appointment.
We’re not bronzing do. Give your pores time to chill.
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Skip makeup, lotions, oils, and deodorant.
We want clean, dry skin — not a slip-n-slide for the solution, because this is GLOW time, not glam time.
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Wear dark, loose clothing.
Tight clothing will make your skin look like wrinkled shirt that's been in the laundry pile for 3 weeks.
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Tie your hair up and bring a vibe.
I’ll handle the rest.
🌙 POST-TAN CARE
Now that you're a glazed donut, Let's keep it that way.
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Don’t get wet.
No sweating, no crying, no washing dishes (you're welcome). Stay dry for at least 8 hours (or follow Rapid rinse time if you did that).
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When it’s rinse time, use lukewarm water ONLY.
No soap. No scrubbing. No loofahs. This is a rinse, not a shower concert.
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PAT dry, don't rub.
You’re not sanding furniture — you’re preserving the masterpiece.
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Moisturize daily with TAN-SAFE lotion and AVOID products that act like paint strippers on your tan. Click here to see the list.
Hydration is the secret sauce to making your glow last.
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Avoid hot baths, chlorine, and long soaks.
Unless you want your tan to ghost you early.
To maintain a spray tan, avoid products containing mineral oil, petroleum, perfume, alcohol, and sulfates. These ingredients can cause the tan to fade prematurely or become patchy. A good rule to go by is go with products with SHORT ingredients list and that don't list the above ingredients.
Specifically, avoid creamy bar soaps, Dove products, and anti-acne treatments like those with AHAs and salicylic acid.
Additionally, steer clear of waxing products, many shaving products, and anything that exfoliates, such as scrubs or loofahs.
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