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What you need to know before a spray tan.....
Spray Tan Prep
EXFOLIATE AND WAX BEFORE YOUR TANNING SESSION.
OUR GUIDE TO THE CORRECT PREPARATION AHEAD OF YOUR SPRAY TAN TREATMENT.
Preparation of your skin before a spray tan is essential if you want to ensure that your golden glow lasts as long as possible. Fortunately most of the prep work is probably a firm fixture in your beauty routine anyway; good news for us lazy ladies. Read on for some specifics:
REMOVE UNWANTED HAIR
Try to shave 24hrs before or wax at least 48 hours before your spray tan- home waxing can be a problem if residue is left and/or skin is burnt or taken off during the waxing process, if this does happen you won't see this until the tan has been applied and too late by the time you have washed off! If you don’t remove unwanted hair, tanning solution will cling to your hair shafts, creating a dotty and uneven finish. Waxing is an excellent choice as it will prevent hair growth for up to a month but be sure to this well before your treatment. This will allow your follicles to close up, ensuring that your tan looks balanced, even and natural. Shaving too early after your tanning treatment will strip your skin of its caramel hue so waxing is an excellent option for prolonging your colour.
EXFOLIATE
The night before your tan exfoliate your skin with a gentle exfoliator or scrub to slough off the top layer of dead skin cells. Removing these cells will reveal the fresh skin cells beneath, which will form the smooth base that your spray tan will stick to. The fresher your skin cells, the longer the life of your tan – it’s as simple as that.
APPLY NAIL POLISH
Your therapist will usually apply a barrier cream to your nails before you enter the spray tan booth to prevent tanning solution from staining your nail bed and cuticles. As part of your own spray tan preparation, apply nail varnish to your fingernails and toes before your treatment for an extra layer of protection.
Avoid perfumes and deodorant on the day of your tan because some of the chemicals found in these products can prevent fake tan from adhering to the skin smoothly. Also remember to tie your hair back and use a headband to stop any solution from getting on your hairdo. Bring along some loose clothing, like a baggy t-shirt or dress, to wear after your session, which will allow for your freshly applied tan to dry thoroughly.
THE ONLY REASON A PATCH WILL APPEAR IS BECUASE THERE IS OIL OR RESIDUE LEFT ON THE SKIN PRIOR TO THE TAN BEING APPLIED. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PLASTERS CAN LEAVE RESIDUE, SPOT STICKERS & HARSH RETINOLS, CAN ALL LEAD TO PATCHES ON THE SKIN - again we want to stress that we won't see this when we are applying the tan, this will be something that will be seen once processed and rinsed off!