Spray Tanning
FAQ's

You can turn orange if you have product residue on your skin or if your tan is overdeveloped. That means that the DHA level is too high or dark for your skin undertone. It is easier to build up the DHA percentage on your tan than to start at the darkest level if your skin tone is too fair.

A spray tan can last from 5-10 days depending on your skin prep, and aftercare. Ultimately how well you exfoliate, how close to your appointment you prepared your skin and how often you moisturize. On average a spray tan can last 5-7 days.

If this is your first time getting a spray tan, I always recommend getting the lightest DHA level depending on your skin type in order to adjust your eyes and not feel unnatural. Most spray tans have a cosmetic bronzer that guides spray tan artists to see where they applied the solution. This never determines the color of the actual spray tan. The solution takes about 24 hours to fully process and then you will see the true spray tan shine through.

Of course you can! Not everyone wants a full spray tan. Some rather even out their body tan and give it a glow than go darker.

You should always exfoliate in order to receive a better and long lasting spray tan. I recommend exfoliating about 2-3 days before your spray tan appointment. Exfoliating ensures that you have removed dead skin that can potentially shed your tan along the way, creating a blotchy fade.

Absolutely not. Any tight clothes will rub off the tan, leaving it streaky and uneven.

I recommend every 1-2 weeks if you want to be consistent. As long as you are properly removing the old tan.

NO. Dove and Tree Hut will leave a film or residue on the skin which will not allow the spray tan to process properly. Avoid these products and bar soaps.

1. The solution I use calls for 8-12 hours, but you can definitely sleep in it. It will not affect the tan unless you rinse before the 8 hour mark.
2. If you are wearing the Rapid Tan you would rinse at 2 hours for a light tan, 3 hours for a medium tan and 4 hours for a dark tan. It is not recommended to wear for more than 6 hours.

1. A sunless solution that is applied as a fine mist to imitate a sun tan. A great alternative to sun tanning or tanning beds.
2. Any type of airbrush tan has DHA (dihydroxyacetone) which is a sugar molecule that darkens the skin when it comes in contact with the amino acids in the epidermis. Can cause dryness.

1. Be sure to hydrate and moisturize more when it comes close to your spray tan.
2. DHA can be drying on the skin, that is why it is very important to moisturize on the daily while having a spray tan.

No. If you plan on shaving, make sure to do it before your appointment. If you shave after your spray tan or while you rinse, you are pretty much removing the solution.

Exfoliating is very important for a spray tan to last. As the skin sheds, the tan comes with it as well. Exfoliating will determine how your tan will fade in the end.

I always recommend getting your tan two days before the event, that way your tan is at its peak color. If you are getting a tan for a bridal event, I recommend doing a trial run to ensure you get the tan you are looking for.

If you are going for a darker spray tan than usual, I will highly suggest that you spray tan your face to look even. If you prefer not to, make sure you have a mousse or tanning lotion safe to apply on your face for your event or a foundation that matches your tan.

Any mineral based lotions, perfumes, alcohol based products, oil based products.