AIRBRUSH TANNING PREPARATION & AFTERCARE TIPS
LEADING UP...
- moisturize
- get your mani/pedi prior to your airbrush appointment.
- wax (up to 24 hours before)
THE DAY BEFORE
- shave/exfoliate (up to 6 hours before) PS... Try our TAN-OFF mitt
- wash your hair (get your blowout)
- plan ahead and pack loose dark clothing following your airbrush session. NO JEANS.
- bring flip flops! (Would you put on socks and sneakers right after you get a pedicure? No way)! Unless it's raining..
- we want to be your last stop
THE DAY OF
- shower & be sure your skin is free of lotion, makeup, perfumes, deodorant, oils, or any other product that may act as a barrier.
- remove all jewelry and delay wearing it until a few hours after your tan.
- do not work-out, sweat or get wet for 12 hours after your airbrush session. It's important the color sets without contact with water. (if it's raining during your session, plan for proper coverage to/from your car however, if possible, we'll happily provide UMBRELLA SERVICE if you forget).
THE DAY AFTER
- For best results please wait at least 8-12 hours or until the following morning before showering in lukewarm water.
- When washing your hands, avoid submersion in water. As this will increase fading. Utilize hand sanitizer.
- Wear dark loose fitting clothing until first shower. Solution washes out of most fabrics but, can stain more delicate materials such as silk, nylon or wool.
- Avoid thick heavy socks. Avoid perspiration. Wait to exercise until after your first shower.
- When you take your first shower. You will see some color wash off. Don't worry! This is cosmetic bronzer. You are not washing your tan off.
HELPFUL TIPS ~ AFTER
- Keep your facial routine as simple as possible. The more products, the faster the color fades.
- Avoid long, HOT showers.
- Do not exfoliate. Do not scrub. The more you shave, the faster the color fades.
- Avoid applying perfume directly to your skin.
- Hot Tubs & Swimming Pools will fade your tan.
- Avoid toothpaste with a whitener in it. (or.. don't be messy)
- Avoid bar soap; Dove soap completely. Do not use a washcloth or loofah. Gently use your hands with shower gel.
- ALWAYS pat dry after your shower. Do not rub skin dry.
- HYDRATE! Hydrated skin is essential to maintaining a long lasting tan. Slowing the process of natural skin exfoliation.
- MOISTURIZE! Like you never have before! Doing this at least twice a day will elongate the life of your tan. We recommend using "Hush Tan recommended Extender's" For best results.
- Touch-ups spray for between sessions, we suggest a Bronzing Spray recommended by "Hush Tan".
PROPER EXFOLIATION BETWEEN BRONZING SESSIONS
- Begin a few days before your next bronzing session, make sure to remove every last trace of color on the skin.
- Begin taking hotter, longer showers or baths. This will help speed up the exfoliation process.
- We recommend gently exfoliating, using coconut or baby oil during hot shower or bath. Then take a wash cloth and gently scrub areas on the body that still have color.
- Excessive scrubbing can dry out or irritate the skin. It may take a couple of showers to get the color off completely.
- don't forget to pay attention to the areas you don't see, like the back of the knees and neck.