FAQs & Maintenance AIRBRUSH TANNING Q & A's HOW LONG DOES AN APPOINTMENT LAST? 7 minutes to apply, booking appointment is 20 mins. HOW LONG WILL MY TAN LAST? On average 5-10 days. Depending on the skin type, prep and post care. Each client will be evaluated at first visit to customize color perfectly. Following proper pre/post care will help keep your tan on longer. Always remember to quickly rinse, no scrubbing. Patting dry after each shower and always moisturizing. Please note, everyone's skin is different and absorbs the solution differently. Pictures on website are real clients, but only for display. Pictures do not advertise certain solution colors. WHAT SHOULD I STAY AWAY FROM? Stay away from oil and bar soap! Plain shower gel wash is perfect when washing. Anything with sulfate in it will remove your tan and make it look splotchy. Avoid soap prior to appointment and post care. DO I STILL NEED SUNSCREEN IF I HAVE A AIRBRUSH TAN? Yes, you can still burn from the sun. Airbrush tanning does not protect your skin from the sun. Sunscreen is a must! For better results, stick to oil free sunscreen. HOW SOON CAN I COME BACK? Anytime. As long as you have no old spray tan build up on your skin. Not exfoliating properly can change the color of the tan along with looking dirty in areas from the built up. IS AIRBRUSH TANNING SAFE? Airbrush tanning is a safe alternative to indoor and outdoor tanning and is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. The American Academy of Dermatology, The American Cancer Society and the Medical Association. DHA (Dihydroxyacetone)- is often derived by plant sources such as sugar beets and sugar cane and by the fermentation of glycerin, which is commonly used in cosmetics. DHA reacts with the skin's amino acids.

So You're getting a Spray Tan!! Please follow these instructions to ensure the ULTIMATE SUNLESS TAN Experience  Spray tan for a special occasion- best to be sprayed 1-2 days before your event. *Mani/Pedi - to be done before your tanning session(day prior is best). Acetone/nail polish remover, soaking in warm foot baths & exfoliating will brush off some of your tan, leaving a patchy-streaked look.  24/48 hours before your spray tan Shave/wax, 24-48 hours before spray tanning. This will  allow open hair follicles/pores to close & minimize a dotted tan appearance.  Laser services always should be done 48 hours in advance.   Night before you tan:  Skin should be well exfoliated & moisturized the night/day before your spray tan application.  It's best to use  an exfoliating glove on your body. Focus on dry areas such as knees/elbows/hands/feet. Please use a clear/transparent gel soap. (avoid dove or opaque milky looking products - no bar soap). If you're uncertain, we sell exfoliators, gloves, body wash/lotions that are perfect to use before and after your spray tan.     Day of tan Please shower 2-4 hours before appointment to remove any body lotion, moisturizer,  sweat, perfume, deodorant & makeup. All of the above mentioned can create a barrier between your skin and the tanning solution, resulting in a blotchy, greenish or uneven tan.  This is more of a rinse. Do not use bar soap of any kind or any oily products  as they leave a layer on your skin   What to wear We want you to feel as comfortable as possible during your spray tan session. Some options:  bikini, bathing suit, just bottoms, just tops, old bra or just get naked. Please keep in mind the tan lines you want or don't want to be seen. Basically, whatever skin I see , I spray:)   *Your appointment will be about 15-20 minutes total.   What to Bring with you to your spray tan session: Immediately following your spray tan, wear loose, dark clothing. Do not wear leggings, fitted tanks, half shirts, shorts or sweat pants that are bunchy or stretchy up top. If you are wearing a zip up, have a t-shirt to wear under. A button down flannel, loose sweatshirt or cotton shirt works great. Bring flip flops as boots, socks and sneakers may rub off the tan solution. *During your processing time, 8 to 12 hours for premium tan; 1 to 4 hours for Rapid tan,  avoid getting wet or sweat as that will cause streaking.  If you do tend to sweat, please give your Glow tech a heads up so we can give proper care instructions. *Following your spray tan -  there is a chance some of the excess formula that has not completely settled into your skin, will rub off on your clothes. However, the "stains" you may see are just cosmetic bronzers from the formula, and most of the time will wash right out. *Do not sleep naked before initial shower. Streaking can occur from rolling around throughout the night. Keep your baggy clothes on - streaking causes streaks! Then What? We call this the "Dirty Girl Shower". Whatever time your Glow Tech sets as your initial  rinse, here's what you'll do: Take a cool/warm rinse shower. Do not wash your hair, no soaps or shower gels, no shaving, no scrubbing. This rinse is intended to remove the excess solution from your skin. It may appear that your tan is all being washed down the drain. Don't panic! This is part of the setting and developing process. You may look slightly paler after the shower. Again, this is perfectly normal. Where it can take up to 12 hours to set, a spray tan can take up to 24 hours to fully develop. Trust the process, you will be tan!  Tan Maintenance We sell before and after care products to preserve the longevity of your tan. *Please inquire about the Tan Extender and our SKIN KANDI-Exfoliating Sugar Scrub and Exfoliating Gloves!  *When drying after a shower, pat your skin dry instead of rubbing. *Tan extenders are good in between spray tans, just to boost the color and put back what sweat, the pool and ocean have taken off. *Shaving is ok for your spray tan after your initial shower. You should use a new sharp razor with conditioner or shower gel in place of shaving cream. *So you know, For women, sometimes a tan may develop differently due to certain medications or hormonal changes, such as ovulation, menstruation & pregnancy. The tan can be blotchy, fade poorly or won't develop color. The NO's After a Spray Tan *Nails/Pedicure *lotion that contains mineral oils or baby oil *body wash and shower gels that contain sulfates *hot baths and hot tubs *facials *exfoliants *microdermabrasion *AHA or AlphaHydroxy, BetaHydroxy, Salicylic, Lactic, Glycolic acids, Wax, air removal creams, Anti acne products, Pore strips or RetinA   As the Tan Fades *A spray tan usually begins to fade within 5-7 days of initial spray. *The life span of a spray tan depends on how well you prepped and your after care. Ask about the Tan Extender! If you tan regularly, your skin will get used to the spray and will hold longer. *Your face will always be the first area to fade, simply because you wash it more frequently and use of makeup. We sell Tan Extender and our GLOW FETISH SETTING POWDER, to keep your beautiful glow longer. As your tan begins to fade, you can lightly exfoliate your skin. Gently exfoliate every couple of days and continue to moisturize your skin with the correct product. Some moisturizing products can actually deteriorate the life of your tan.