Spray Tanning Pre-Care Instructions
- Be freshly showered prior to your arrival.
- Exfoliate with a body scrub 24-48 hours prior to your spray tan. (Pay particular attention to knees, elbows, hands, ankles, heels and tops of feet)
- Shave or wax at least 24-48 hours prior to receiving your spray tan.
- Be sure to continue to hydrate the skin with a moisturizer (you do not want your skin flaky and dry). You simply do not want to apply any lotion the day of your tan.
- Have dry skin. (NO lotions, deodorant, perfumes or makeup)
- Wear or bring dark, loose fitting clothing and flip flops to put on after your tanning application. (We recommend not putting on your undergarments after)
- We will provide women’s disposable underwear but you may also choose to wear a bikini or boxers/swim trunks for men.
- If you are a preparing for a SPECIAL EVENT it is highly recommended to:
- Have your mani/pedi's done the day BEFORE your tan as soaking and acetone will remove your spray tan.
- Tan 2 days prior to the event (Tan on Thursday for a Saturday event)
- Do a Trial Run! (Especially Brides)
- Have your mani/pedi's done the day BEFORE your tan as soaking and acetone will remove your spray tan.
Spray Tanning Post Care Instructions
- Do not shower for at least 8 hours after your spray tan.
- Your first shower should only be a RINSE and then pat towel dry.
- After your first shower it is totally normal to see some of the initial bronzer wash off.
- Keeping your skin hydrated with a body lotion everyday is highly recommended but avoid any kind of lotion with Alpha/Beta Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Salicylic) in it. These ingredients will decrease the life of your tan.
- Do not exercise or perspire excessively between your tan and taking a shower.
- Do not use any product designed to exfoliate your skin.
- Avoid long baths, hot jacuzzis and swimming for long periods of time.
- Avoid using harsh soaps when showering. Liquid body washes are recommended.
*If you want to extend the life of your tan even further ask one of our spray tanning technicians about one of our Norvell tan extender products!