Base Tan Procedures

Competitors often have a dry skin due to water rationing, physical stress and excessive sweating in the weeks running up to the competition. Therefore you should be using a high-quality moisturiser in the weeks before your competition spray tan session. 
Your skin needs to be healthy and not too dry for the spray tanning solution to work properly.

Please let us know ahead of time if you have issues with turning green or don’t hold your colour very well.
We will have you do an additional step in your skin preparation.
Also, let us know if you have been burned (by sun or tanning bed) in the past 3 months.
The colour will not stick or absorb into newly developing skin.

 
DAY OF YOUR BASE TAN
GENTLY EXFOLIATE ONLY! 
Make sure to rinse off thoroughly any products used including body wash, perfume, aftershave deodorant and moisturiser at least two hours prior to your spray tan application. Pay special attention to your knees, elbows, hands, feet and heels. The better condition your skin is in, the better the product will absorb, the more flawless your tan will look, and you will have a more even fade after your competition. 

DO NOT put on any make-up, body lotion, deodorant, perfume/cologne before or after your base spray tan application. These products will affect your tan dramatically and  deodorant, certain hair remover creams and body washes will turn your armpits and body green!  
Let our staff know if you would like your face tanned at your base tan appointment.

For men, painting finger nails and toenails with a clear polish will avoid staining of your nails. Feel free to use a wet wipe to easily wipe spray tan off your nails after your tan application. Bring wet wipes with you to your appointment.

A typical spray tanning session takes about 15 minutes for the application and dry time.

DURING YOUR COMP TAN’S DEVELOPMENT TIME BEFORE FIRST RINSE
Please be sure you understand our recommendations post-tan:  

Avoid water, heat, exercise and any tasks that may cause your body to overheat and sweat. Sweat causes areas to go a green tinge, as does clothing that hasn't been washed and has been worn before that still has deodorant on it.

Please discuss the use of ANY other tanning products used BEFORE your appointment with us. It is not good to mix different competition products.
We are NOT responsible for poor results with mixing of products that we are unaware of. These specific skin prep instructions are to ensure you receive a flawless tan for your competition. 

Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding these instructions.

If during your spray tan appointment and it has been determined that you have not followed our skin prep instructions, the client will assume ALL risks.