before your tan

  • Shower, shave & exfoliate at least 24 hours before your appointment*

  • Exfoliate off any prior self-tan/spray tan & dry skin from sunburns.

  • Do not apply lotion, body oil, serums, chemical exfoliants, retinols, deodorant or perfume starting 24 hours before appointment

  • Avoid using bar soap/oil soap like Dove, it leaves a film on the skin which leads to unpredicted results**

  • Please do not shower and/or shave right before your appointment - the residue from the water, soap & shaving can result in a blotchy tan. Because your pH level changes after you shower & a balanced pH is important for a spray tan to develop properly, your skin needs time to process post shower. Your pH levels need to go back to normal after your shower & before your tan - this takes approx. 4 hours.

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day of your tan

  • Do not have moisturizer, makeup, oils, lotion, perfume or deodorant on

  • Remove all jewelry

  • Wear dark, loose fitting clothes & flip-flops/sandals/slippers to change into after

  • ladies: You may choose to wear as much or as little clothing as you would like - ex. topless, nude, wearing a bathing suit, tank top, underwear, etc

  • i provide hair nets, disposable underwear (if desired), disposable feet protectors for the soles of your feet & barrier cream for your hands & nails

after your tan

  • please do not rinse before instructed time

  • Avoid swimming, exercising, sweating & wearing tight clothing until your first shower. Do not put on jewelry until full development of color (24 hours after your appt.)

  • Avoid shaving, exfoliating​, using bar soaps & soaps that contain oils & parabens

  • Avoid touching your skin post spray tan appointment & before your first rinse - the cosmetic bronzer that is on your skin from the spray tan can likely transfer to your hands - this is how your hands/fingers become brown! If you do touch the skin, wash with soap & water (it may be easier to use a paper towel to clean & dry your palms/fingers only).

  • MOISTURIZING using a spray tan safe lotion everyday is the best thing you can do for your spray tan - it keeps your skin hydrated which is ket for a long lasting tan! We recommend using Tantucket's Body Renew Daily Moisturizer & our Tan Extend Lotion (please start moisturizing after first rinse)

    tip** Every person’s skin is different so be aware that some people will get sprayed, shower then the color will not appear until they wake up the next day. Lack of color happens because the DHA is still active for up to 24 hours & everyone progresses differently.​ Color & color development can also depend on the person's pH levels, if they are on their period, taking medication, or are DHA resistant.