Pre-Tan Skin Preparation

A patch test is required 24 hours prior to your treatment. Any hair removal should be done at least 24 hours before your spray tan appointment. This gives your skin time to recover and avoids the risk of dotting of the tan on open pores. Treat yourself to a full-body exfoliation, paying particular attention to your feet & ankles, knees, elbows and hands.

Wear loose dark clothing after treatment and sandals or flip-flops are recommended when possible.

Before You Arrive

Ensure your body is free from moisturizer, deodorant, make-up, perfume or oils, all or any of which can interfere with the absorption of your spray tan. Part of your spray tan experience includes having some oil-free moisturizer applied to those traditional dry areas; your feet, knees, elbows and hands.

Suntanna tan solutions contain plenty of skin-moisturizing ingredients to ensure your skin is left in great condition from the moment they’re applied. Wearing dark underwear, disposable undies, swimsuit or however you feel comfortable, Less than 15 minutes after stepping into our lovely spray tan room, you will leave gloriously bronzed.

Development Time

Relax while your Suntanna spray tan develops over the next few hours, or preferably you can let it develop overnight. Please keep loose clothes on during this time, avoid contact with water, participating in any activity that may cause perspiration or applying any products to the skin.

After 8 hours or the following morning – shower off the excess colour guide with warm water and minimal soap product. Gently pat yourself dry, and apply plenty of moisturizer to your whole body, to lock-in your tan for as long as possible.

Maintaining Your Spray Tan

Using plenty of moisturizer after each shower will lock-in the colour and help keep your tan looking fabulous for as long as possible. Your spray tan can last between 5 and 7 days, and some clients report even longer. It all depends on your skin type, your skin preparation and your aftercare. After around 5 days, treat yourself to another gentle full body exfoliation.

This will help your tan fade evenly, and will keep your skin in great condition in readiness for your next spray tan. Your spray tan offers no protection against the sun’s natural UV rays, so please use your usual SPF sun creams.

We stock Suntanna full collection of retail products to maintain your natural looking tan at home. Ask your therapist for more tips and information.