How to prep for a tan.
Australia has the highest reports of skin cancer in the world. It isn’t any wonder why spray tans are so popular here!
Australia is also one of the most affordable places in the world to get a tan. Can you believe that a spray tan in New York City can cost as much as $60 USD, That’s roughly $80 AUD.
Shocking, right?
While sun bathing is unsafe all over the world, the sun just isn’t as harsh in other places so there isn’t such a high demand.
In Australia we all want that sun kissed look, without the risk of cancer, heat stroke, sunburn and then of course blistering, peeling and then fading back to pale. The struggle is real.
Prepping for the perfect tan is really quite easy, but it is a 24 hour process.
Don’t worry, I will guide you through it.
Step 1: Have a shower, shave & exfoliate your legs. (Easy Right?)
Step 2: Moisturise your skin…. You weren’t expecting that one were you?
Step 3: Go to bed and enjoy those silky smooth legs on fresh sheets. (I can’t be the only one to think that is the best feeling in the world?
Step 4: Wake up and be fabulous!
Step 5: Before your spray tan appointment, jump back in the shower and use a body wash that doesn’t leave any residue on your skin.
Step 6: Dry yourself from top to toe and don’t put any products on your skin. Not even deodorant.
Step 7: Wear some loose fitting clothes with no lines that cut into your body. (I personally like a loose t-shirt dress)
Step 8: Head to your tanning appointment with your air conditioning on or your windows down. The last thing you want right now is to sweat… You’re so close to the finish line!
Step 9: Get your clothes off and get your spray tan! (YAYYY)
Step 10: Have a chat to your tanning artist and find out how long it will take for your tan to develop before you can shower.
Step 11: Head somewhere cool, where you aren’t going to sweat or stick to anything.
Step 12: Rinse your tan off after the required amount of time. Don’t pee in the shower and it’s best not to use any soaps or body wash at this rinsing point as the tan is still developing. Soaps & the acidity in urine can strip away the tan, leaving behind streak marks.
Step 13: Pat yourself dry and go about your day like normal and enjoy your amazing tan.
Moisturising and keeping the skin supple between showers is important to prolong your tan, or have a chat to your tan artist about a tan extender product.
Contact us at Shining Bright Salon on 0400 126 929 to get your next tan!