SHAVE + EXFOLIATE

Get naked. Get scrubbing. Get serious.

The night before your appointment, shave any unwanted hair and exfoliate head to toe with a proper exfoliating mitt. This removes dead skin so your tan can cling to the good stuff.

Already rocking an old spray tan? Babe… we love her, but she’s gotta go. Pick up a bottle of Tan Eraser to remove your old tan beforehand.

Spraying over old tan is like painting over chipped nail polish.

Technically possible. Emotionally devastating. Visually blotchy.

NO PRODUCTS DAY-OF

On tan day, come to us clean and product-free.

Skip the:
• lotions
• deodorant
• oils
• perfumes
• body makeup

These create a barrier between your skin and the tanning solution and can cause green armpits, weird patches, and general chaos.

WASH YOUR HAIR BEFORE YOUR TAN

Wash your hair before your appointment or plan your hair wash schedule accordingly.

Shampoo + conditioner ingredients can interfere with your developing tan, so you don’t want to wash your hair during your first rinse window.

PLAN YOUR DAY ACCORDINGLY

We use lightweight solutions and finishing powder so you can go about your life…

…but you’re still marinating in bronzed perfection.

For the next several hours:
• Wear loose, dark clothing
• Avoid water (yes, dishes count)
• Skip heavy sweating (gym girlies, take a rest day)

Basically:
be hot, be bronzed, and avoid all responsibilities until your first rinse.

DURING YOUR TAN:

Whatever makes you comfortable. Bikini, bra + thong, just bottoms, or fully naked — we’ve seen it all and truly do not care. This is a judgment-free zone.

For our male clients:
Underwear or some form of coverage is required. Boxers or briefs — dealer’s choice.
No negotiations on this one, gentlemen.

AFTER YOUR TAN:

Think loose, dark, and comfy.

Avoid:
• bras
• leggings
• tight waistbands
• socks or tight closed-toe shoes

Anything tight can rub against the skin and mess with your developing tan.

If you're marinating overnight (aka sleeping before your first rinse):
Wear long sleeves and loose pants to bed.

This helps prevent bronzer transfer to your palms and hands while you sleep.

With proper aftercare, your Bronzey tan can last 10-12 days.

A beautiful tan starts with good habits, but the real secret is the products you use afterward.

Most drugstore body products are packed with alcohols, heavy fragrances, sulfates, and parabens — ingredients that strip your tan and fade your tan faster than it should.

To keep your bronze looking rich, even, and radiant, we recommend using products specifically designed for sunless skin.

Our Bronzey Body Care Collection was formulated with your tan in mind — hydrating ingredients, no harsh stripping agents, and everything your skin needs to keep your tan lasting longer and fading beautifully.

Because when your tan looks this good…you should get to enjoy it.

THE MARINATION PERIOD

Once you’re sprayed, your tan is developing until you rinse, so treat it with care.

Avoid skin-to-skin contact, especially with your palms and fingers.

The DHA can transfer to other areas of your skin and mess up the flawless blend your artist just worked her magic on.

This is extra important if you're developing overnight.

If you're sleeping in your tan (pre-rinse), we recommend loose, dark long sleeves and pants to bed so you don’t accidentally wake up with orange palms or mystery streaks.

AVOID WATER UNTIL YOUR RINSE

Water stops the development of DHA.

That means no:
• washing hands
• doing dishes
• bathing the kids
• rain showers
• “I’ll just rinse this one thing really quick” moments

Basically… stay dry until your scheduled rinse.

RINSE TIMES

Always rinse at the time recommended by your technician.

Our rapid solution allows you to customize your depth of color. The longer you wait to rinse, the darker you will become. It is IMPERATIVE that you listen to your technician's advice.

Rinse guide:
• 2 hours – light/medium
• 3 hours – medium
• 4 hours – medium-dark
• 5–6 hours – dark

YOUR FIRST RINSE

Your first rinse is water only.

Skip:
• body wash
• soap
• shampoo
• conditioner

Save those for your first real shower later.

DON’T PANIC AFTER YOUR RINSE

Immediately after rinsing, it may look like all your color disappeared. Totally normal.
Especially with rapid solutions. What you’re rinsing off is just the cosmetic bronzer.
Your real tan will continue developing for 18–24 hours after your rinse.

Trust the process. The tan is loading.

KEEP YOUR TAN LONGER

If you want the full 10+ day glow, the products you use matter.

Many drugstore body products contain ingredients that strip your tan faster than your situationship disappeared.

We carry a full line of Bronzey body care specifically formulated to keep your tan hydrated, even, and glowing longer.

Because a good tan shouldn’t fade before the weekend does.

Your spray tan should be the very last step in your beauty routine. Period.

That means massages, waxing, facials, mani/pedis, lash fills, body treatments — all of it — should happen at least 4–12 hours BEFORE your spray tan appointment.

Why? Because most beauty services use lotions, oils, scrubs, or serums that can create a barrier between your skin and the tanning solution (aka DHA). When that happens, your tan can develop patchy, uneven, or lighter than intended.

And doing these services after your spray tan?
Even worse. Those same products — plus soaking, scrubbing, and oils — can strip, fade, or discolor your fresh tan.

Your tan is the cherry on top of the hot girl sundae.

We totally get it — life happens. But because our schedule fills quickly and our technicians’ time is valuable, we have a few policies to keep things running smoothly.

Cancellations

Cancellations made within 24 hours of your appointment will result in the forfeiture of your deposit.

No-Shows

If you miss your appointment without any notice, it will be considered a no-show.

No-shows are charged the full service fee, and future appointments may require prepayment.

Basically… ghosting us is bad karma.

Late Arrivals

We know things happen — traffic, kids, coffee disasters — we get it.

However, arriving more than 5 minutes late may result in:
• being transferred to another technician
• a wait while we finish another client
• or needing to reschedule your appointment

Our spray tans are typically 15–20 minutes, so arriving late can throw off the schedule for the entire salon and the clients booked after you.