Prep & Aftercare
Prep & Aftercare
A great spray tan is half appointment, half what you do before and after it. Every prep and aftercare guide lives here — follow them and your color develops evenly, lasts longer, and fades gracefully.
Before your appointment
The 48 hours that decide how your tan develops.
Prep & Aftercare
How to Prepare for a Spray Tan
The exact prep routine the studio recommends — exfoliating, shaving, and what to skip on tan day — so your color develops evenly and lasts.
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Exfoliating Before a Spray Tan: The Right Way
Exfoliation is the foundation of an even tan. Where to focus, what to use, and the mistakes that cause patchy color.
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When to Shave or Wax Before a Spray Tan
Timing is everything: shave or wax at least 24 hours before your appointment — here's why, and what happens if you don't.
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Prep & Aftercare
Products to Avoid Before a Spray Tan (Deodorant, Lotion & More)
Moisturizer, deodorant, and perfume all block the solution. What to skip on tan day — and what's safe to use in the days before.
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What to Wear to a Spray Tan Appointment
What to wear during your session and — just as important — what to put on afterward so nothing rubs, streaks, or transfers.
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What to Bring to a Spray Tan Appointment
A short packing list for your session — what to wear home, what to leave at home, and how house-call guests should prepare their space.
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First-Time Spray Tan
What to Expect at Your First Spray Tan
A walkthrough of the whole first appointment — consultation, the spray itself, drying, and the hours after — so nothing surprises you.
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The habits that make a glow last a week or more.
Prep & Aftercare
When Should I Shower After a Spray Tan?
Rinse timing controls your final depth. What happens at the first shower, what to expect in the water, and how to wash without stripping color.
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What Happens After the Appointment? Your First 48 Hours
The first two days decide how your tan lives its week — the hour-by-hour guide from leaving the studio to fully settled color.
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Working Out After a Spray Tan: How Long to Wait
Sweat during development is the enemy; sweat after your first rinse is fine. The gym timeline for an active schedule.
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Prep & Aftercare
Swimming After a Spray Tan: Pools, Ocean & Hot Tubs
Chlorine fades color faster — but a vacation tan can still work beautifully with the right timing and aftercare.
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Moisturizing After a Spray Tan: The Longevity Secret
Daily moisturizer is the single most effective way to extend your tan. When to start, what to use, and what to avoid.
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How to Make a Spray Tan Last Longer
Daily habits that stretch your glow well past the week mark — and the sneaky ones that quietly strip your color.
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How Long Does a Spray Tan Last?
The Specialists' Signature formula is built to last a week or more. What affects longevity — and how to land on the longer end.
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How to Avoid a Patchy Spray Tan
Patchiness almost always traces back to prep or aftercare — not the spray itself. The fixes for the most common trouble spots.
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Common Mistakes After a Spray Tan (and Before It)
The eight mistakes that ruin otherwise perfect tans — from same-day shaving to tight leggings — and what to do instead.
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Ready to put it into practice?
Request your appointment online — the studio follows up personally to confirm your time.