Tan Care
Spray Tan Preparation
- Exfoliate your body 2 to 3 days before your spray tanning appointment and shave the day before.
- Put Lotion on to moisturize skin everyday leading up to your spray tan, but not the day of(moisturized skin makes for an even and long-lasting tan).
- If you need manicures, pedicures, waxing and/or, massages schedule that appointment at least 24 hours before your airbrush tanning appointment.
Day Of Spray Tan
- On the day of your tan DO NOT use lotion, deodorant, perfume. If you do, just remove before your session.
- Showers should be no less that 3 hours prior to your tan .
- If you want your face spayed make sure you do not have make-up on.
- Wear or bring with you dark, loose-fitting clothes for after your tan! Long sleeve light shirts and loose lounge pants are best. Shorts or tanks tops can cause oversaturation in the creases.
- The cosmetic bronzer on the tan may rub off slightly but, will easily wash out of most fabrics. Do not wear jeans or tight pants after the spray tan is applied.
- Wear open sandals or thongs to your tanning appointment- no socks or sneakers!
Before Your First Shower
- Do not get wet or sweaty before you are due to wash off your tan (be careful washing off your hands). Any splashes will make it run and that area will not process to its full ability.
- Do not put any products on your skin before your first shower as it will ruin your tan.
- Use baby powder in areas prone to sweat during the developing will help reduce moisture and patchiness.
Your First Shower
- When you have your first shower or rinse, don’t use any soap or body wash and don’t use a loofah. Just let the water run over your body to rinse the tanning solution from your skin
- You will notice a lot of color washing off, do not worry, that is just the cosmetic bronzers in the solution.
Post Tan Instructions
- You will not be able to get wet or sweat until you rinse 3-8 hours(depending on your desired color) after your tan.
- After your first rinse/shower keep your skin moisturized with lotion!! Lotion will be your best friend. Use it every day, especially after swimming, working out or, showering.
- Your tan will gradually fade until your next exfoliation and tanning session. Drier skin exfoliates quicker so, moisturizing is essential to keeping your tan alive. I recommend Colour Me Bronze’s Tan extender. It helps the life of your tan and can double as a gradual self-tanner. You can purchase this at your appointment. You can also use Palmers Cocoa butter
- You will see color washing off the first time you shower, this is just the bronzing agent and not your tan.
- Pat yourself dry after rinsing or showering, do not rub dry.
Ongoing Aftercare
- Try not to take scorching hot showers. Doing so will cause the skin to exfoliate faster, which will result in a patchy tan.
- Use sulfate free soap or body wash and moisturizer. Sulfate is the enemy for all fake tans as it will strip the tan quicker and cause patchiness.
- Do not exfoliate with any scrubs or loofas
- Avoid soaking in baths, swimming, or any excessive exercising that would induce excessive sweating as that will affect the life of your tan.
- Moisturize!!!! Proper hydration will extend the life of your tan. I recommend Colour Me Bronze’s Tan extender. It helps the life of your tan and can double as a gradual self tanner. You can also use Palmers Cocoa butter
- Hair removal creams and waxing will ruin your tan. If you must shave- use a sharp razor and gently glide over the desired area.
- Avoid loofa and exfoliating body washes while you have your tan!
- Chlorine will shorten the length of your tan so, avoid swimming pools and Jacuzzis following your session.
About Mom On The Glow
Kelly
Kelly has been spray tanning for years and became certified in July 2018. She started Mom On The Glow Mobile Spray Tanning in early 2019. Since then she has done multiple continuing education courses to further her knowledge in the industry.
She only uses the top of the line products and has done extensive research on all of the products she uses. Carrying a wide variety of different solutions and color bases sets her apart from the rest as she is able to customize every tan to suit the clients needs.
Special attention is given for every client to achieve and maintain their best tan.
Kelly also specializes in bridal tans. Making the client feel their absolute best on their wedding day is her specialty. See what sets Kelly apart from the rest.
As of October 2021, Kelly also expanded and rebranded her business. She is now the owner and operator of FreeBird Beauty. Through FreeBird Beauty, Kelly now offers an array of esthetician services, including skincare, lashes, waxing, and of course the same great spray tans! Making her clients feel their best, inside and out, is her ultimate goal!