What to Expect at Your First Spray Tan

Before anything sprays: the consultation

Your appointment starts with a short conversation, not a spray gun. Your technician asks about the result you want — everyday glow, event depth, vacation bronze — and matches the color to your skin tone. This is the moment to mention anything: tan lines, dry spots, a first-timer's nerves. With 20 years of expertise in the art of spray tanning, nothing you ask is new.

During the session

• The studio is private — it's just you and your technician.
• You'll be guided through a few easy standing positions so every angle gets even coverage.
• The Specialists' Signature appointment typically runs 20 minutes or more, unhurried.
• The mist feels cool; most people describe the whole thing as oddly relaxing.

Right after

• The technician confirms you're dry before you dress — then it's loose, dark clothing.
• You'll leave with specific instructions: when to rinse and how to care for the color.
• The color you see walking out is the cosmetic bronzer — your true tan develops over the following hours.

That evening and beyond

• Avoid water, sweat, and tight clothing until your first rinse.
• Rinse at your recommended time — the brown water is the bronzer washing off, not your tan.
• Moisturize daily and enjoy a glow that endures for a week or more.