These recommendations are designed to help you get the most even, long-lasting results possible. That said, life happens — if you aren’t able to follow every step before your appointment, that’s okay! Your tan will still look beautiful, and I’ll always do my best to customize your service and help you get the best result possible.
Proper prep helps your tan develop evenly, last longer, and fade more naturally. Even small steps make a big difference!
golden standard spray tanning
CARE GUIDE
- Exfoliate and complete hair removal (shaving, waxing, sugaring, laser)
- Avoid retinol the day before
24-48 hours before spray tan
PRE & POST CARE
- Arrive with clean skin. Rinse off in the shower before your appointment (warm water, not hot!) and do not apply any makeup, lotions, deodorant, perfume or body oils.
- Wear dark, loose clothing. Avoid tight leggings and bras. Sandals are best.
- If you are sleeping in your spray tan, long pants and long sleeved shirt are recommended.
Day of your appointment
- Warm water only! You will see all the bronzer come off, rinse until the water runs clear.
- Pat dry. No lotion yet!
- Continue to avoid sweating, pool/beach/hot tub. Your tan is still developing.
First rinse
- Full shower! You can use a gentle body wash, wash your hair, etc.
- Start your lotion. Lotion at least once a day, 2x is better though!
- Avoid saunas. Limit the time you are in a hot tub, swimming pool, or bath tub.
24 hours after spray tan
HYDRATION IS KEY
Your tan should last you around 7-10 days with proper hydration and skin care.
Drink water! It starts from the inside.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Exfoliation
Use an exfoliation mitt! Stay away from oil-based scrubs or dove body soap.
Lotion
I use Cerave, Aveeno and Hempz.
Body wash
Cerave/Vanicream, Native, Method, Cetaphil, Aveeno.
Dolce Glow Goccia di Sole Hydrating Self Tanning drops & Dolce Glow Acqua Hydrating Face Mist
I always use the Dolce Glow Goccia di Sole Hydrating Self Tanning drops mixed in my lotion when my spray tan starts to fade which gives me a couple more days of life out of it.
Also, our face naturally exfoliates faster than the rest of our body due to daily cleansing, skincare products, and increased skin cell turnover. Because of this, it’s completely normal for facial color to fade 1–3 days sooner than your body. To keep your glow consistent, you can maintain your facial color between appointments with self-tanning drops or facial tanning mist.
The Dolce Glow Acqua Hydrating Face Mist and Goccia di Sole drops are my favorites and what I use to maintain color on my face and body. Both are sold in my studio!