Spray Tan Pre & Aftercare

• Loose cotton type clothing to wear after – no silk or satin as these fabrics absorb moisture.
• Any clothing you may prefer to wear whilst being sprayed – although we do provide disposable g strings free of charge (if breast feeding you may choose to wear a strapless bra).
• If it’s raining bring suitable attire/weather protectant to ensure your tan does not get ruined – nobody likes looking like a leopard! A hoodie, trackies and a towel are best for wet weather conditions.

AT YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Your fully trained technician will chat to you about what you are after in terms of colour.
• All requests are determined once assessing each individual’s skin type as everybody reacts differently.
• Spray Tans take approximately 10 minutes but allow 15 mins.
• Our Spray Tans typically last anywhere from 7-14 days depending on factors such as skin type, lifestyle and most importantly, your post-tan care regime.

POST-TAN TIPS & WHAT TO AVOID

• No body wash or soap is to be used after the first initial shower, use your hands to thoroughly brush off the excess bronzer to ensure no streaks appear on the skin from the water stream.
• No body moisturiser is to be applied until after your SECOND shower as the DHA needs to develop and this is best done with your skin free of any lotions. You will then need to moistures after EVERY shower from this onwards – treat your skin as you would your hair. Would you shampoo your hair and not use conditioner? Didn’t think so!
• We recommend at least 6-8 hours before using any body products.
• No high impact exercise for the first 16-24 hours as the DHA used in rapid solutions continues to develop after the intial wash off.
• Avoid chlorinated/heated places such as pools, spas, saunas, steam rooms.
• Invest in our Bella Bronze Body Wash and Moisturiser (Stocked instudio) they are free from SLS, parabens and mineral oils as these ingredients are known to affect the longevity and look of your tan you can buy them online from our shop or in store ($16 each or both for $30)- steer clear of Nivea, Dove, Aveeno, Palmers, Vaseline, Garnier, The Body Shop, any body butters.
• Avoid using harsh exfoliants on the skin for the duration of your tan – this also includes massages and pedicures (boring I know!).
• Always dry yourself using the ‘wrap & pat’ method with your towel, pressing gently into the skin is best.
• Short showers are best – become a ninja in the shower, 2 minutes max and I’m out!
• Apply a natural sunscreen as spray tans do not contain SPF.
• Our main tip is HYDRATION! Drinking lots of water (2-3 litres per day) keeps your skin hydrated which in turn helps your tan last better, longer, fade off evenly and makes it easy to scrub off when it’s ready.