🌟 Spray Tan Prep & Aftercare: Your Step-by-Step Success Plan
- BodyBing Tanning and Sunless
- Jul 11
- 2 min read
At BodyBing Tanning, we believe a flawless spray tan isn’t just about the solution—it’s about the prep and aftercare you put into it. Whether you’re getting your first sunless tan near Troy, MI and Shelby Township, MI or you’re a seasoned pro, following these simple steps will help you enjoy a beautiful, even glow that lasts longer.
Here’s your complete guide to the perfect spray tan experience:
✅ Before Your Appointment: How to Prep Your Skin
1️⃣ Exfoliate Thoroughly 24 hours before your session, gently exfoliate your entire body with an oil-free scrub or exfoliating mitt. This removes dead skin cells and helps the tanning solution apply evenly.
2️⃣ Shower at the Right Time It’s best to shower at least 4 hours before your spray tan. Avoid heavy soaps or body washes with oils, which can create a barrier on your skin and cause streaks or splotches...nobody wants that.
3️⃣ Avoid Moisturizers & Oils On the day of your appointment, skip lotions, deodorants, perfumes, and makeup. These products can interfere with the absorption of the tanning solution.
4️⃣ Shave or Wax in Advance If you plan to shave or wax, do so at least 24 hours before your tan to avoid skin irritation and ensure your pores have time to close.
5️⃣ Wear Dark, Loose-Fitting Clothing After your tan, tight clothes can rub off the solution. Arrive in dark, comfortable clothing and flip-flops to keep your tan flawless as it develops.
✨ During Your Appointment: What to Expect
At BodyBing Tanning, you’ll enjoy a clean, comfortable experience with our advanced Pura Sunless Spray Booth (walk-in only) and our custom hand-held airbrush spray tanning (by appointment).
Our trained team will guide you through:
✅ Posing correctly for even coverage
✅ Choosing your perfect shade (including our new Tuscan caramel bronze option! For our hand-held airbrush session)
✅ How long to wait before showering
Relax—we’ve got you covered!
💧 Aftercare: Keeping Your Glow Gorgeous
1️⃣ Wait to Shower Avoid getting wet or sweating for at least 12-24 hours after your spray tan. This allows the solution to fully develop. Depending on which spray or solution you use our team will advise how long to wait.
2️⃣ Take a Gentle Rinse Your first shower should be a lukewarm rinse with no soap. You’ll see bronzer washing away—that’s normal!
3️⃣ Moisturize Daily Hydrated skin helps your tan last. Use an oil-free moisturizer every day to extend the life of your color.
4️⃣ Avoid Exfoliating & Long Baths Skip scrubs, loofahs, and hot tubs, which can fade your tan faster.
5️⃣ Pat Dry—Don’t Rub After showering, gently pat your skin with a towel instead of rubbing.
🌴 Ready to Glow?
Spray tanning is the fastest way to get bronzed, confident, and vacation-ready—no sun required.
Book your spray tan today at BodyBing Tanning in Troy or Shelby Township, Michigan. Whether you choose our automated Pura Sunless booth (walk-in only) or a custom hand-held airbrush by appointment at our Shelby Township location called 586-884-6020), we’ll help you look your best.
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