First-Time Spray Tan

What Happens After the Appointment? Your First 48 Hours

The appointment is the easy part. The next 48 hours — development, first rinse, and settling — decide whether your tan looks great for three days or ten. Here's the whole timeline in one place.

What Happens After the Appointment? Your First 48 Hours

Hours 0–8ish: development

  • Stay in loose, dark clothing; avoid anything tight.
  • No water, no sweat, no skin-on-skin friction.
  • Don't judge the color yet — the bronzer is deeper than the result.

The first rinse

  • Shower at the exact time your technician recommended.
  • Lukewarm water, quick rinse, no scrubbing.
  • Brown water = bronzer leaving, tan staying.
  • Pat dry, then moisturize — and keep moisturizing daily.

Hours 24–48: settling

  • Color evens out and settles into its final tone.
  • Normal life resumes — workouts, swims (briefly), and events are all fair game.
  • Start the longevity habits now: short lukewarm showers, pat dry, moisturize twice daily.

The rest of the week

With daily moisturizing, the Signature glow endures for a week or more. When it finally fades, exfoliate the last of it away and book the next session — most clients settle into a rhythm that keeps the glow going year-round.

Common questions

When can I work out again?

After your first rinse. The Signature formula is sweat-resistant, built for active lifestyles.

Something looks uneven after my rinse — what now?

Give it 24 hours and moisturize — minor contrast usually evens out as color settles. If it doesn't, contact the studio for advice.

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