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.

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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Specialists' Signature
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