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Skin Care - Before and After the Sunless
Session
A typical tan, whether achieved through
standard UV exposure or from an airbrush/spray session, will last approximately
5-10 days before fading. In order to help you make it last as long as possible,
please try to follow the guidelines provided below. We will ensure that
you leave the salon with a great tan but after that we have no control over it -
it is up to you to take care of it so that it lasts as long as possible. We provide no guarantees,
as much depends on your skin type and your care regimen.
What to do BEFORE your tanning session
- Bathe/shower the day before your session.
Avoid using bar soaps as they will dry your skin and leave your tan patchy
and flaky.
- Shaving, manicures, pedicures and facials should be
done at least one day prior to your tanning session. Waxing should be done
TWO days before the session.
- Shave and exfoliate with an exfoliating
scrub. This will rid the skin of dead skin cells enabling the tan to last
longer. While a loofah or nylon scrub will do the job, a soft cotton
washcloth will work best.
- No makeup, perfumes,oils or lotions on the day
of your session.. These can affect the absorption of DHA (the sunless
tanning ingredient) resulting in inconsistent color.
- Deodorants should also be avoided.
Spraying over deodorant can result in green rings around the arm pit and is
difficult to remove.
- Bring dark, loose fitting clothing and
flip flops or pedicure sandals to wear afterwards. Tight clothing can rub
the tan completely off in most areas.
- Bring/wear the clothes that you want to
wear during your session. You may wear as little or as much as you
like, it is up to you, your level of comfort and your expectations from the
session. Be aware of straps, ties, etc that may cause tan lines in the wrong
places.
- Most important - if you're getting this
done because of a special event, keep in mind what you will be wearing for
that event and bring appropriate clothing to use for your session. The last
thing you want is to get sprayed in a strapped bikini top when your dress is
strapless.
- Exercise care with your clothing choices:
the tanning solution WILL wash out of cotton and linen. Synthetic and
leather materials should be avoided as there may be some staining.
- If you're planning a wedding or other
special event, plan on two sessions - the first two weeks ahead in order to
ensure that the colour and coverage is proper and to allow for complete
fading if the colour isn't right; the second two days before so that you
have the best colour and coverage for your event.
What you should when you START your tanning
session
- Remove all jewellery.
- Change into the clothes that you are
going to wear for your session.
- Apply barrier cream to non-tanning
surfaces. This includes palms, fingers, toes, nails and space between the
fingers and toes. Do not put barrier cream on the soles of your feet.
- Tie your hair up and back.
- During your session, move only if
and when instructed by the technician so that we can ensure proper coverage. Moving or
adjusting clothing may cause some smudging of the solution and affect the
end result of the session.
What you should do AFTER your tanning
session
- Remember that, once you leave the salon,
we have no control over your tan. It is up to you to take care of it to make
last as long as possible.
- DO NOT sit directly on leather or light
fabric seats and furniture after your tanning session. Sit on a towel or
cloth instead.
- Do not shower for at least 6 hours after
your session – if possible wait until the next morning. The bronzer will not
stain but should still be washed as soon as possible to prevent the colour
from setting.
- Until your first shower:
- Do not exercise immediately following
your tanning session. Excessive perspiration can affect the tanning
process and the end result of your tan.
- Be careful when washing hands and
other activities as this may cause the tan to wear unevenly
- Avoid any kind of water as much as
possible as this may cause streaking or loss of the tan.
- Wear loose clothing to prevent the
tan from rubbing off.
- For your first shower, rinse with water
only. During this shower you will see
color washing off. This is just the surface color that was applied and is
normal. Your skin will continue to tan as the self-tan reaction occurs on
your skin.
- When showering use an alcohol-free body wash or shower
gel. These contain less alkaline than regular bar soap.
To make your tan last as long as possible,
AFTER your first post-session shower:
- Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! At
least twice a day. Hydrated skin makes your tan last longer and slows down
the process of natural skin exfoliation.
- DO NOT use moisturizers with oil,
petroleum, petrolatum, Vaseline, baby oil, mineral oils. They are not only
bad for sunless tanning, but they are a bi-product of crude oil that coat
your skin and do not allow it to breathe, which actually dries your skin
more. It may cause your tan to dry up quicker and flake off unevenly. Our salon provides super-hydrating moisturizers and tan extenders
to not only help you enhance your tan but keep it lasting longer.
- Avoid exfoliating skin and using hair
removal products.
- Avoid perfumes and oils - they may change the
chemistry of your skin and result in uneven fading.
- Use an alcohol-free body wash, not regular soap. The
salon sells a tan-extending body wash that will help keep your skin
moistened longer. Bar soaps rub the skin, accelerating exfoliation.
- When showering use hands instead of a
washcloth.
- When shaving, use a new blade to limit
the amount of skin removed during shaving.
- After all showers, pat your skin dry
rather than rub. For even better results, air-dry your body instead of using
a towel. Moisturize immediately afterward.
- Taking long hot baths can accelerate
exfoliation and fade your tan.
- Be careful when swimming or soaking in a
hot tub. Bear in mind that chlorine and bromine are bleach and salt is an
exfoliant - both will cause your tan to fade faster if care is not taken. If you plan on doing either one, get a waterproof sunscreen and
apply it thick and often. The sunscreen will act as a barrier between the
water and your skin. It MAY help prevent the clorine/salt from affecting
your tan, but no guarantees. Remember: thick and often. Moisturize
immediately after being in the water.
As your starts to fade, you may notice a little
patchiness since some areas of your body will fade faster than others.
Some ways to handle that:
- Exfoliate the darker-affected area so that
it is a
constant shade.
- Purchase a bronzing extender that will
return some colour to the affected areas. Apply with a tissue or wet-wipe so
that you can blend it into the proper colour. Do NOT apply these with your
hands as your palms will absorb the colour.
We ask that you please be courteous and
arrive at least 5 minutes before your appointment. We have adjusted our staff
schedules to ensure that our technician is there for you, and the technician may
have other appointments after your spray session. If you show up late for your
appointment, we cannot guarantee the technician will be able to spray you. Four
(4) hour notice is required for all cancelled appointments. If you miss an
appointment all special rates are void and you will be charged full price (or
points) for your spray session. |
