Frequently asked questions
The most common questions we get from our clients
No, absolutely not! Our solution is made of the highest quality, natural ingredients. All of our technicians have also been trained and certified! We use a pH balancing prep to ensure your beautiful, rich tan that wears off gradually.
Manis and pedis : get the paws and claws seen to 48 hours prior to your tan.
Waxing and shaving: tend to the superfluous hair 24 hours before.
Scrub-a-dub : better to gently exfoliate all over for three days and moisturize.
Day of your spray tan: exfoliate and shower using a soap or wash that will not leave any residue, film or moisturizer on the skin. Pay attention to elbows, knees and ankles. Do not use lotions, perfumes, deodorants or any product, cosmetic or prescription topical medication on the skin . Bring, loose, dark comfortable clothes and flip flops to change into after your tan.
You can expect 4 to 5 days of "back from the beach sexy" with your tan gradually fading in 7 to 10 days.
DO NOT expose your tan to water, sweat, steam or saunas for 24 hours.
At 8 hours for regular development tan formulas or 2-5 hours for rapid development formulas, take a WARM WATER ONLY rinse, using your hands to remove the cosmetic bronzer. Do Not use soap, shampoo or conditioner as this will cause streaking. Gently pat the skin dry. Your tan will will develop over the next 24 hours.
The entire process takes about 15-30 minutes, from start to finish.
Tan Care
Here is what you do before your spray tan:
Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. Spray tan only works on the very top layer ( the stratum corneum ) of the skin.
Here is what you do the day of your spray tan session: Exfoliate, paying attention to elbows, knees and ankles where dead skin cells accumulate the most.
Do not use any soap, body wash, cosmetics, perfumes, oils, deodorants moisturizes or topical prescriptions that will leave a film or barrier in the skin. Bring loose, dark, comfortable clothing and flip flops to wear after.
Here is what you do after your spray tan:
DO NOT expose your tan to water, sweat, steam or saunas for 24 hours after your spray.
At 8 hours (2 to 5 hours for rapid tans), take a WARM WATER ONLY rinse. No soap, no shampoo, no conditioner. Use your hands to gently remove the cosmetic bronzer .Gently pat the skin dry.
Here is the best way to maintain your tan:
Moisturize.
Do not scrub.
Sweat, chlorinated water and salt water will shorten the life of your tan.