What you do in the last 48 hours before your spray tan appointment is crucial to the outcome of your tan, therefore it is important nofollow every direction outlines to ensure the best results. During the week of your appointment, be sure to book any spa service, manis, pedis, massages, and fitness classes all BEFORE your spray tan. Once the solution is on your skin, activities that may cause you to sweat or swimming, soaking in a tub while getting a pedicure, and oils from massages can severely damage the tan and can leave you with streaks. If the tan is for a special event such as your wedding, this first part is very important. Since it may be hard to juggle booking everything you need to at once, please try your best to make sure that your spray tan is on the last of your list of things to do, but remember, no less than two days prior to your event!

At least 48 hours before your appointment, you want to start exfoliating your skin. It is important that you wash away all of your dead skin or old spray tan to ensure an even application. Spraying over an old spray tanning may increase the likelihood of a blotchy tan. Be sure to shave, tweeze and wax during this time as well.

Finally, on the day of your appointment, be sure to be free of moisturizers, makeup and deodorant. If you plan to shower on the morning of, be sure to use unscented soap and do NOT apply any moisturizer. This will be the day to avoid as many products on your skin as possible. If it is not necessary, try not to use it.