What should I wear to get a spray tan?

Loose, dark clothing and flip flops or sandals. Tight waistbands and bra straps can rub the solution before it develops. Bring nothing that clings, and skip the socks and boots for the ride home.

How long before I can shower after a spray tan?

Follow the timing your solution calls for, usually somewhere between a rinse at a few hours and a full develop overnight. Your artist will tell you the exact window. When you do rinse, use lukewarm water and no soap until the color has set.

How do I prep for a spray tan?

Shower, exfoliate and shave 24 hours before, then arrive with clean, product free skin: no lotion, oil, deodorant or makeup. A smooth, dry canvas is what makes the color go on even.

Spray Tan Prep and Aftercare Instructions

A great tan is half your work and half what the client does around it. Send these instructions before and after every appointment so the result looks even, lasts longer and never streaks. Copy them into a message, or make them a saved story with the matching spray tan story templates.

Prep: 24 hours before

Shower, exfoliate and shave or wax at least 24 hours ahead.
Skip lotion, oil, deodorant, makeup and perfume on the day.
Arrive with clean, dry, product free skin.
Do any manicure or pedicure before, not after.

What to wear

Loose, dark clothing and sandals or flip flops.
Nothing tight: waistbands, bra straps and socks can rub the solution.
For the deepest color, many clients go without underwear or wear something they do not mind marking.

Aftercare: the first 24 hours

Keep the skin dry. Avoid water, sweat and tight clothes until you rinse.
Wait for the window your artist gives you before the first rinse.
Rinse in lukewarm water with no soap until the color has set, then pat dry, never rub.
Moisturize daily from day two to keep the glow even as it fades.

How long it lasts

A spray tan usually lasts seven to ten days with good aftercare. Light, oil free moisturizer every day and short, cooler showers stretch it; long hot baths, pools and harsh scrubs cut it short. Book your next tan about a week out so you are never without a glow.

Make it a client handout

Turn this into a prep and aftercare post clients can save, plus a story reminder the day before. The spray tan post templates have prep and aftercare layouts ready, and the spray tan templates page shows every style. Everything edits in the free version of Canva, no Canva Pro needed.

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