Consultation

Sit down and get comfortable in our Simply Tan space! At the beginning of your appointment, your Spray Tan Artist will have a quick conversation with you to assess your skin type and ask what type of tan you are interested in. This allows us to pick the best solution to achieve the tan you are looking for. When in doubt, we always start on the softer side to ensure you feel natural and not too dark. From there, we build up based on the warmer seasons or if you are planning a destination trip. Once your skin type and desired tan is identified, we answer any hesitations or questions you may have! 

– PREP For Your Tan –

Exfoliate

Exfoliate the day before or morning of. This is key to ensure a long lasting and even fade out! Why is this so important? A sunless tan is produced on the outer layer of your skin and subject to the normal skin shedding cycle. Use an oil-free exfoliant. An exfoliant with oil or aloe in it will leave behind a residue barrier that can interfere with your spray tan. Scrubbing with a loofa works just as well if you do not have an oil-free exfoliant. 

Start from the top and work your way down. If you exfoliate your shoulders last then everything you scrubbed off your shoulders will land on the rest of your body, ruining all your hard work!

Shave

Shave the night before or morning of your appointment.  Shaving opens up the pores in your skin and the shaving cream leaves a residue on your skin, both of which can negatively impact a tan’s life expectancy and performance. If you absolutely must shave right before your tan, do so with lukewarm water, a brand new razor, and an oil-free shaving cream.

Do not apply anything to your skin after the exfoliation process:

Other guidelines:

Schedule manicures and pedicures at least 24 hours beforehand. The salons use lots of creams and moisturizers, that ideally should be washed off thoroughly.

Sunburns: If you have sunburn or recently received one, wait until after your skin has recovered before getting your next spray tan–and of course: don’t get burned!! Skin peeling from sun burns can result in a horribly uneven tan. 
 

How to dress for your spray tan:

• Remove ALL jewelry

• Hair up

• Apply chap stick

• Female clients may tan in a bathing suit or undergarments (bra optional)

• Male clients must wear an undergarment/bathing suit

• Loose clothing is best, think t-shirts and sweatpants! Whatever you decide to wear will get solution on it so make sure it is dark or an item that is not of value to you 

Receiving your tan

Before we begin - did you follow the prep guidelines for your tan!? If not, the fade out may not be as flawless however we have exfoliating wipes to help with the last minute tan appointments or those who may have forgotten!

Take your jewelry off, put hair up, apply chapstick, step on feet protectors (provided by Simply Tan and not needed for portrait tans). Nose plugs and eye protections are available and complimentary. Your Spray Tan Artist will guide you through every step!

Okay here we go! We do 2 coats, 1 coat at a time. This ensures the most even spray tan and allows you to dry as quick as possible so you can get dressed instantly. We begin with the back, move to each side of your body, the front of the body, and last but not least the face. We will ask that you hold your breath and close your eyes for the face. Once the tan is done, we will air dry you and ask if you feel wet in any location. After that, get dressed in comfortable loose clothing, relax and check out your tan line!

Before you go, your Spray Tan Artist will walk you through important after care steps and maintenance. You will also receive an After Care Card to take home with you, just in case!

How to dress after your spray tan

Wear comfortable, loose clothing:  sweatpants, loose work out pants, t-shirts, sweatshirts etc.

Tight clothing causes your skin to rub along the surface of the garment. The more your skin rubs along a surface, the more likely it is that the spray tan solution will rub off and you may notice some light spots when the tan develops as a result.

DO NOT WEAR A HAT.

For longer lasting tans, make sure to moisturize your skin daily.