Exfoliate & Shower 24 Hours Before Your Appointment
Exfoliation is the single most important step in preparing for your spray tan. Proper skin preparation creates the smooth, even canvas needed for flawless color development and long-lasting results.
In the 24–48 hours leading up to your appointment, gently exfoliate your entire body using an exfoliating mitt rather than a body scrub. Focus on removing dry skin, rough patches, and any residual self-tanner that may affect the final result.Showering the day before also allows your skin's natural pH balance to normalize and gives pores time to close after shaving or exfoliating.
Pay special attention to:
• Chest
• Elbows
• Knees/back of knees
• Ankles
• Feet
• Underarms
• The backs of arms
These areas naturally tend to be drier and can absorb more tanning solution, resulting in uneven color if not properly prepared.
Think of exfoliation as the foundation of your glow. Smooth, refreshed skin allows your custom spray tan to develop beautifully, wear evenly, and fade naturally. The better the preparation, the more flawless the finish.
Schedule Beauty Services in Advance
To ensure the most seamless application and beautiful results, we recommend completing any beauty or skincare services at least 24–48 hours before your appointment.
This includes:
• Hair
•Shaving
• Waxing
• Facials
• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Massages
•Teeth Whitening
Allowing time between these services and your spray tan appointment gives the skin an opportunity to settle, helping your custom color develop more evenly and last longer.
Pause Active Skincare
To ensure even development, discontinue the use of exfoliating and resurfacing products several days before your appointment, including:
• Retinol & Retinoids
• Prescription Tretinoin
• Glycolic Acid
• Salicylic Acid
• Other Exfoliating Acids
These ingredients accelerate skin cell turnover and may impact the longevity of your tan.
Use Tan-Safe Skincare Products
For the most flawless spray tan results, we recommend avoiding heavily moisturizing cleansers and body products in the days leading up to your appointment.These products can leave an invisible barrier on the skin, making it more difficult for the tanning solution to absorb evenly.
Products that may leave a residue on the skin include:
• Dove® Beauty Bars & Body Washes
• Olay® Ultra Moisture Body Washes
• Caress® Body Washes
• Johnson's® Baby Oil
• Vaseline® Intensive Care Lotions
• Cocoa Butter and Oil-Based Body Products
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Arrive with Clean, Product-Free Skin
On the day of your appointment, please arrive with clean, dry skin free from any products that may interfere with the development of your custom color.
Please avoid:
• Makeup
• Moisturizer
• Perfume
• Body Oils
• Deodorant
Even the most luxurious skincare products can leave behind residue that may affect the absorption of the tanning solution. To
To ensure a seamless appointment experience, we kindly ask that all makeup be removed prior to your arrival.
Removing makeup beforehand allows us to begin your service promptly and ensures that your custom spray tan is applied evenly around the face, hairline, and neckline for the most natural-looking results.
Pack Your Glow-Day Comfies
Your custom bronze will continue to develop in the hours following your appointment. To protect your fresh tan and ensure the most flawless results, we recommend choosing loose, breathable clothing that allows your skin to remain undisturbed.
We recommend:
• Oversized tops or sweatshirts
• Loose-fitting pants or joggers
• Slides, flip-flops, or open-toe footwear
Please avoid:
• Tight leggings
• Sports bras
• Fitted denim
• Socks and sneakers whenever possible
The less friction against the skin during development, the more seamlessly your color will develop.
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Remove Jewelry Prior to Your Appointment
For the most seamless application and flawless results, we recommend removing all jewelry before your appointment, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, and earrings whenever possible.We understand that permanent jewelry cannot be removed, and we will carefully work around these pieces during your service.
Removing jewelry helps ensure an even application and allows your custom bronze to develop beautifully from every angle.
Your Comfort, Your Choice
Undergarments are completely optional during your spray tan appointment. Many clients choose to wear disposable undergarments( we provide) , a swimsuit, or their own undergarments, while others prefer to tan without them to minimize tan lines.
Our artists are professionally trained to ensure a comfortable, respectful, and judgment-free experience at all times.We encourage you to choose the option that makes you feel most confident and comfortable during your appointment.
While Your Glow Develops
Once your appointment is complete, it's time to sit back, relax, and let the magic happen.
At Bronze Del Sol NY, every spray tan is custom tailored to your skin tone, desired level of color, and ultimate glow goals. Before you leave, our team will provide you with a personalized rinse time designed specifically for you.
During this development period, think of your tan as marinating. Your only job is to relax and allow your custom color to develop beautifully.
Until your scheduled rinse time, please avoid:
• liquids
• Sweating or exercise
• Swimming or hot tubs
• Pet kisses and licks
• Tight or restrictive clothing
• Spills from coffee, cocktails, or other beverages
The less disturbance to your skin during this time, the more flawless your final result will be.
Tailored Rinse Time
Because every Bronze Del Sol NY spray tan is fully customized, your rinse time will be personally selected based on your skin tone, desired depth of color, and ultimate glow goals. Your artist will provide personalized rinse instructions during your appointment.
When it is time for your first rinse, use cool to lukewarm water and your hands only. Please do not use soap, body wash, loofahs, washcloths, exfoliating mitts, or any other cleansing products during this initial rinse.
Allow the water to gently remove the cosmetic bronzer until the water runs clear. Once complete, gently pat your skin dry with a towel or allow it to air dry.
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Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
If there's one secret to extending the life of your spray tan, it's hydration.
Your spray tan develops within the outermost layer of your skin. As your skin naturally sheds, your tan will gradually fade. Keeping your skin properly moisturized helps slow this process, allowing your color to remain even, radiant, and beautiful for longer.
We recommend moisturizing daily with a tan-safe lotion, paying special attention to naturally dry areas such as:
• Hands
• Elbows
• Knees
• Ankles
• Feet
Well-hydrated skin not only helps your tan last longer but also promotes a more natural, even fade.
For best results, our team can recommend professional Bronze Del Sol NY aftercare products or budget-friendly tan-safe alternatives that fit seamlessly into your daily routine.
