How to Prepare and Care for a Spray Tans - Tanned Melbourne

How to Prepare and Care for a Spray Tans Tanned Melbourne We believe that preparing for a spray tan is one of the most important steps in achieving the perfect spray tan, alongside the spray tanner and solution used. All clients are highly encouraged to follow our pre-tan information plan prior to your appointment

THE DAY BEFORE WAX & SHAVE 24-48 HOURS PRIOR • • •

Waxing and/or shaving should be completed a minimum 24-48 hours before your spray tan appointment.

We recommend shaving with a razor that does not have a moisture strip on it.

Allow time for any skin irritation from waxing to subside.

HAIR/FACE/NAILS APPOINTMENTS • •

Many beauty treatments use oil based products or stripping agents, which can prevent the spray tan from sticking to your skin As a rule of thumb, a spray tan should be the very last beauty appointment you attend before your intended occasion.

NO BAR SOAPS • • •

Avoid using bar soaps or cream based body washes as these products leave a residue on the skin that spray tan won’t stick to correctly.

Using a gel based ph balancing body wash means that you can maintain the skin’s natural balance of oils, good bacteria and nutrients.

Having balanced pH levels of the skin commonly deters from tans becoming ‘orange’

EXFOLIATION & TAN REMOVAL MITTS • • •

Exfoliation will remove the dead skin that sits on top of new fresh skin that spray tans applies and fades away best with.

Use a tan removal mitt as they only require water and gently peel away dead skin rather than rubbing and irritating the skin.

If you have pre-existing spray tan residue, ensure this is removed also.

Exfoliation should be the very last step of your pre-tan shower routine, as many soaps leave a residue that results in small to medium size white dots on the body during the spray tan application - TANNED MELBOURNE

THE DAY OF LUKEWARM SHOWER 4 HOURS BEFORE • • •

Shower in lukewarm plain water a minimum 4 hours before your spray tan appointment.

If a min 4 hours is not possible, we suggest right before getting out of the shower, run a stream of cold water over your body to minimise the size of any enlarged pores.

Enlarged pores traps the spray tan solution which results in the 'dotty' look.

CLEAN BARE SKIN •

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Remove any moisturisers, deodorants, make-up or perfume as they can affect the development of your spray tan by creating a barrier between your skin and spray tan or by discolouring the tanning solution.

We’ll provide you with Essential Tanning wet towelettes to remove these products if you require.

GET YOUR LOOSE DARK OUTFIT READY •

Bring dark, loose clothing and footwear To ensure that your tan does not get any unnecessary marks from tight clothes after your tan or by transferring tan onto light clothing.

CHECK THE WEATHER PRIOR •

We all know that Melbourne weather is unpredictable therefore I always suggest my client check for rain predictions the day of incase you need to bring an umbrella/alternate clothing.

If a min 4 hours is not possible, we suggest right before getting out of the shower, run a stream of cold water over your body to minimise the size of any enlarged pores."

- TANNED MELBOURNE