Preparing and Maintaining Your Spray Tan at KMP Hair & Beauty Beenleigh
Preparing for a spray tan involves more than just stepping into the tanning booth. To achieve that flawless, sun-kissed glow, it’s important to consider your pre-tan grooming routine.
Here we share how you can best prepare for your spray tan session at KMP Hair & Beauty Beenleigh.
Read also: Spray tanning vs Sun Tanning
PRE-TAN: THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY OF
The day before:
Shave or wax any unwanted hairs 24 hours ahead of your appointment. Doing this the day before allows your skin to recover and minimize the risk of irritation.
The day of:
Shower and exfoliate on the day of your appointment to ensure a smooth canvas. This helps the tanning solution to adhere evenly and avoid streak. Exfoliating is especially important if you still have colour remaining from the previous tan session.
Do not wear moisturizers, lotions, oils, or deodorants
They form barriers that hinders the absorption of tanning solution. The end result might be a lighter tan or streaks – which we definitely are not a fan of!
AT THE SALON
What to wear to the salon:
- Wear loose, dark clothing to prevent smudging the freshly applied tan.
- We also encourage dark clothing. We use TechnoTan products that contain unique formulas with minimal bronzer coming off on clothing or sheets but it’s never bad to be prepared!
- Wear loose footwear.
At the salon:
- Remove makeup and jewelry to avoid interference with tanning solution application.
- Change in privacy with disposable undergarments (provided free), your own undergarments or your dark swimwear. If you prefer/are comfortable, you can also opt for a nude session.
- We will apply barrier cream on certain areas to avoid excess tanning. Certain areas of the body, like palms, soles of the feet, nails, and knuckles, tend to absorb tanning solution more intensely than other areas due to the higher concentration of keratin or thicker skin.
- Your spray tan technician will guide on on poses for an even tan.
POST-TAN & MAINTENANCE
POST-TAN:
- Wait 2 hours for the tan to develop before your next shower.
- Pat, don’t rub, when drying after shower.
- Avoid rigorous activities that can make you sweat for the next 6-8 hours after your tan as this will affect the tan’s outcome (translation: We just gave you a perfectly valid excuse to skip the gym or any extraneous activity!)
Maintenance:
- Consider tan-extending products to prolong the length of your tan
- Pat, don’t rub, when drying after showering.
- Moisturize daily for even fading.
- Opt for gentle, alcohol-free lotions.
- UVless tanning is NOT UV protection – please still apply sunscreen!
- UV exposure can also fade tanning.
- Spa, hot tubs and chlorinated pools will reduce the life of your tan.
- Rebook your tan within 10 days to prolong the sunkissed look!
Remember, results may vary based on your skin type and aftercare routine. If in doubt or you need further advice, we at KMP Hair and Beauty Beenleigh will be happy to answer your spray tanning questions!
Ready to Glow Safely? Book Your Spray Tan Session Today!
Get that gorgeous sun-kissed glow without UV damage! Visit KMP Hair & Beauty Beenleigh for affordable professional spray tan…and rock that sun goddess look! We provide cost-friendly professional sunless spray tan for Logan and Gold Coast area.
