Spray Tans 101: How to Prep, Glow, and Not Streak ✨🧡
Your cheat sheet to getting bronzed without looking like a zebra.
So you want that sun-kissed glow without frying your skin under actual rays? Smart choice. Spray tans are the secret weapon of glowing goddesses everywhere—but let’s be honest, they can also go sideways fast if you don’t prep properly. 😬
Whether you're a first-timer or a tan-loving queen, here’s everything you need to know to walk out bronzed, flawless, and streak-free.
☀️ Why Spray Tans Are the Move
Before we get into the how-to, let’s talk about the why:
✨ Instant glow-up with zero UV damage
✨ Camouflages veins, cellulite, and skin tone unevenness
✨ Boosts confidence like a full glam beat—but for your whole body
✨ You’ll look like you just got back from vacation… in 20 minutes
📅 24–48 Hours Before: Prep Like a Pro
Good spray tans start loooong before the sprayer goes psshhht.
✅ Exfoliate:
Buff away dead skin using a gentle scrub or exfoliating mitt. Pay extra attention to elbows, knees, ankles—anywhere dry skin loves to cling.
✅ Shave/Wax:
Do all hair removal 24+ hours before your appointment. Waxing too close to your tan can leave pores open = speckled skin 😬
✅ Skip oils and heavy lotions:
They create a barrier between your skin and the tanning solution, and nobody wants patchy ankles.
🚫 Avoid Dove soap.
We love her, but she leaves a film that repels tanning solution like a stubborn ex.
🕘 Day-Of Glow Gameplan
🧴 Come clean & dry:
No lotion, makeup, deodorant, or perfume. These can cause uneven color or greenish tones (yes, green).
👕 Wear loose, dark clothing:
Think black oversized T-shirt, loose joggers, braless if possible. Tight clothes = weird lines. Light clothes = stained.
💬 Communicate with your tech:
Want extra definition? Lighter hands and feet? Speak up—we love when you know what you want!
💁♀️ Aftercare = Glow Maintenance 101
⏳ Wait to rinse:
Follow your tech’s guidance (usually 6–8 hours, or 1–3 hours for express tans). Don’t rinse early—your color needs time to develop.
🚿 First shower = water only!
No soap, scrubs, or shaving. Just a quick rinse and pat dry. The bronzer washing off is normal—your glow is underneath.
🧴 Moisturize like your glow depends on it—because it does.
Hydrated skin = longer-lasting tan. Apply lotion 1–2x daily with no mineral oil (it strips color fast!).
⛔ Skip hot tubs, long baths, and heavy sweating:
They’ll fade your tan early and unevenly. Save the sauna for next week.
👑 Spray Tan Survival Kit Must-Haves
🧤 Exfoliating mitt
🧴 Oil-free moisturizer
👚 Loose black clothes
🧼 Gentle, sulfate-free body wash
💕 Confidence (You’ll be glowing, girl)
✨ In Conclusion: You + a Spray Tan = Certified Glow Goddess
Done right, a spray tan doesn’t just bronze your skin—it boosts your mood, your outfit, your confidence, and your IG grid.
You’ll walk taller. Smile brighter. Glow harder.
And the best part? No sun damage. No awkward tan lines. Just that girl energy. 💅
Ready to get bronzed by the pros?
📅 Book Your Spray Tan
💬 Got a weird question? Text us, we’ve heard it all.
📸 Tag us in your tan: #GoldenNotBaked
