Spray Tanning Tips

What to Know Before You Go

At SunsUp Tan & Wellness Spa in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, we are here to help everyone achieve their desired glow, enhancing your confidence and leaving you looking radiant. Here you will find the best spray tanning tips to help you make the most of your spray tanning experience!

Prep Your Skin Before Your Spray Tan

To ensure your spray tan looks its best, exfoliate your skin thoroughly before your appointment. This removes dead skin cells and provides a smooth surface for the tan to adhere to. Avoid waxes and other spa treatments on the day of your tan to prevent any reactions or uneven results.

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Know What to Wear to Your Appointment

Choose dark, loose-fitting clothes and slip-on shoes for your appointment to avoid staining and ensure your tan doesn’t rub off. Tight clothing can rub against your skin, potentially causing streaks or smudges. Also, avoid wearing makeup, deodorant, or any other products that could create an unwanted barrier between your skin and the spray tan solution.

Don’t Forget to Use Lotion

Right before you get in the spray tanning booth, apply a thin layer of lotion on areas that tend to soak up more spray tan solution than other areas of your body including your hands, fingers, the bottom and sides of your feet, and toes. This helps to prevent these areas from looking overly dark or patchy, ensuring an even, natural-looking tan.

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Give Your Spray Tan Time

For the best results, allow your spray tan to develop by avoiding bathing, swimming, or sweating for at least four hours before taking a shower. This waiting period allows the spray solution to fully absorb into your skin, giving you a deeper, more consistent tan that will last longer.

Visit SunsUp Tan & Wellness Spa

Ready to achieve a beautiful, natural spray tan? Visit SunsUp Tan & Wellness Spa, the leading tanning salon in Portland and Vancouver. Book your appointment today and step into a world of sun-kissed radiance.