Frequently Asked Questions

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TAN PREP

Exfoliate 2-3 times, 1-2 days prior to your appointment using an oil-free body scrub or an exfoliating mitt (a mitt is best!)
HYDRATE! Stay hydrated, sis. Drink lots of water and keep your skin moisturized days leading up to your appointment.
Absolutely no Dove soap or Bath and Body Works products 72 hours before and after your tan! These soaps contain ingredients that not only strip your tan, but leave a film on your skin that the spray solution may not be able to penetrate through, causing an uneven tan.
Shave and/or wax 12+ hours before your appointment.
Avoid showering/using hair products within 4 hours or your appointment (preferably avoided the day of your appointment). If you must shower, use warm water only, absolutely no soaps.
Your spray tan session should be your last spa appointment. Complete all other appointments prior to your spray tan (nails, hair, massages, facials, etc).

DAY OF SESSION

POST TAN

Wait the given amount of processing time before rinsing in the shower. The amount of time is very important for the proper development of the tan.
Avoid any activities that may provoke getting wet or sweating while your tan is processing.
Wear loose, dark clothing immediately following your session and while your tan is processing.
When your processing time is up, rinse well with warm water only. You may use your hands to guide the bronzers off of the skin while showering. Absolutely no soaps until 24 hours after your session.

MAINTENANCE

Aftercare products are crucial for your tan. A tan extending lotion and spray tan safe soap and moisturizer will give your glow the love it deserves. Ask us for recommendations.
Mineral oils, petroleum, alcohol, parabens and sulfates found in most creams and body washes can cause your tan to fade unevenly and prematurely. So be sure to check your product ingredient list!
Keeping your body moisturized is KEY to keeping the tan hydrated. Hydrated skin makes for an amazing, long-lasting color. Drinking tons of H2O isn’t a bad idea either 😉
Avoid the use of hot tubs and chlorinated pools!
If you are a regular tanner, please be sure to exfoliate your tan off prior to a new application! This will ensure amazing, even and long-lasting results!

Kalifornia Glow will not be held responsible for undesirable results if proper prep and maintenance steps are not followed.

Floss a few days prior to your appointment. Skip flossing the day of your appointment so your gums are not sensitive. If you've booked your appointment for the day-of, skip flossing altogether.
Come with your teeth brushed or at least free of debris. Do not brush your teeth 2 hours prior to your appointment.
Make sure you've eaten the day of your appointment. You won't have the opportunity to eat during your session (about 1 hour, sometimes less or more). You won't be able to eat or drink anything except water 1 hour after your session.
It is recommended that you've had a professional teeth cleaning in the last 6 months to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy.
Bring headphones so you can listen to an audio book, podcast, show or music during your appointment.

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