DAY BEFORE YOUR TANNING APPOINTMENT

• Discontinue the use of any oil based products including Dove, Oil of Olay, coconut oil, etc.

• Shave or wax to remove unwanted body hair

• Get your manicure / pedicures (you can do this the day after you spray tan as well)

• Moisturize before bed to give your body an extra health kick

MORNING OF YOUR TANNING APPOINTMENT

• Shower as normal, then exfoliate entire body, with an OIL-FREE exfoliant to remove unwanted residues and return your skin to its cleanest state (if you don’t have time for this step you can purchase a cleansing/exfoliating Ex-Mitt to use at the studio)

• DO NOT apply deodorant, makeup, fragrance oils, colognes, moisturizers; these create a barrier

• Wear darker colors, avoiding hats, tight-fitting jeans and leggings, rough fabrics, or anything that will make you sweat after your spray tan!

AT YOUR SPRAY TAN APPOINTMENT

• Barrier cream is an important element for prepping your spray tan. Apply a light layer of the cream in areas where skin tends to be rougher — hands, fingers, feet, toes and the sides of your feet. Don’t forget to apply to your cuticles, as well. These areas tend to soak up more spray solution. For your protection and convenience, R&G provides hair caps, protective eyewear, nose filters, and lip balm.

• Remove makeup, deodorant, etc (if you did apply them). We offer Norvell’s best-selling product, the Ex-Mitt, an easy-to-use exfoliator that cleanses and preps your skin

• Take as much of your clothing off as your comfort allows. If you choose not to spray tan nude, wear a bikini or undergarment that you don’t mind staining.

• Pull hair away from face and neck, and secure hair with a hair tie, and remove all jewelry

• Follow all instructions given to you by our team!

AFTER YOUR SPRAY TAN, BEFORE YOU RINSE OFF

• Give yourself a minimum of 2-3 hours (Rapid) and 6-8 hours (Standard) to let the tan process

• Avoid anything that will get your spray tan wet (exercising, swimming, hot room yoga, rain, etc.)

• DO NOT apply moisturizers, avoid fragrance oils, colognes, makeup, deodorant, etc. until after you rinse off

• DO NOT touch your skin to check your tan. This will transfer the solution to your palms

• When it is time to rinse off, USE WATER ONLY

• Try to refrain from using soaps or shampoos on initial rinse!

AFTER YOUR SPRAY TAN, AFTER YOU RINSE OFF

• Your spray tan will tone down once the cosmetic bronzer is washed off

• Maintain your tan with spray tan safe moisturizer like the ones we carry, or any DHA-infused Tan Extender

• Apply additional moisturizer after anything that will dry out your skin (working out, ocean water, chlorine pools, excessive sweating, etc.)

• Your face will fade faster than the rest of your body: use one of our DHA-infused products to maintain a flawless, even tan. Apply at night before bed for best results