{"id":85693,"date":"2026-08-27T19:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T09:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/?p=85693"},"modified":"2026-08-27T19:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T09:30:09","slug":"spray-tan-at-home-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Prep for a Spray Tan at Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-136197 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/spray-tan-at-home-prep-blys-2.png\" alt=\"spray-tan-at-home-prep\" width=\"1100\" height=\"764\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Frantically exfoliating twenty minutes before your spray tan artist arrives is a bit too little, too late, and possibly the reason your elbows end up looking like a patchwork quilt. Good spray tan prep actually starts the day before, and knowing the timeline properly makes the difference between an even glow and a patchy one. These mobile spray tan tips cover exactly what to do, from the night before to the first shower after.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Exfoliate_Thoroughly_But_the_Day_Before_Not_Right_Before\" >Exfoliate Thoroughly, But the Day Before, Not Right Before<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Shave_or_Wax_First_Never_After\" >Shave or Wax First, Never After<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Skip_Heavy_Moisturiser_and_Deodorant_on_the_Day\" >Skip Heavy Moisturiser and Deodorant on the Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#What_to_Wear_and_Bring\" >What to Wear and Bring<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Loose_Dark_Clothing_for_After_Not_Before\" >Loose, Dark Clothing for After, Not Before<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Flip_Flops_Over_Closed_Shoes\" >Flip Flops Over Closed Shoes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Old_Sheets_for_the_Bed_That_Night\" >Old Sheets for the Bed That Night<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#What_Happens_During_Application\" >What Happens During Application<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#A_Quick_Consultation_on_Shade_and_Depth_First\" >A Quick Consultation on Shade and Depth First<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Barrier_Cream_on_the_Dry_Absorbent_Spots\" >Barrier Cream on the Dry, Absorbent Spots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#The_Actual_Application_Only_Takes_About_30_Minutes\" >The Actual Application Only Takes About 30 Minutes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#The_Guide_Colour_Isnt_the_Final_Result\" >The Guide Colour Isn&#8217;t the Final Result<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#First_8_Hours_After\" >First 8 Hours After<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Staying_Dry_Is_the_Whole_Point_of_This_Window\" >Staying Dry Is the Whole Point of This Window<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Loose_Clothes_and_Minimal_Touching\" >Loose Clothes and Minimal Touching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#The_First_Rinse_Water_Only_No_Soap\" >The First Rinse: Water Only, No Soap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Making_It_Last_Beyond_the_First_Week\" >Making It Last Beyond the First Week<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Moisturising_Daily_Without_Stripping_Colour\" >Moisturising Daily Without Stripping Colour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#When_to_Book_the_Next_One\" >When to Book the Next One<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#How_do_I_prep_my_skin_for_a_spray_tan_at_home\" >How do I prep my skin for a spray tan at home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#What_should_I_wear_for_a_mobile_spray_tan_appointment\" >What should I wear for a mobile spray tan appointment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#How_long_should_I_wait_before_showering_after_a_spray_tan\" >How long should I wait before showering after a spray tan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Can_I_shave_after_getting_a_spray_tan\" >Can I shave after getting a spray tan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Why_do_my_elbows_and_knees_always_look_darker_after_a_spray_tan\" >Why do my elbows and knees always look darker after a spray tan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Is_the_colour_right_after_a_spray_tan_the_final_result\" >Is the colour right after a spray tan the final result?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#How_long_does_a_spray_tan_usually_last\" >How long does a spray tan usually last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Can_I_get_a_spray_tan_done_at_home_before_a_big_event\" >Can I get a spray tan done at home before a big event?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Should_I_moisturise_before_a_spray_tan_appointment\" >Should I moisturise before a spray tan appointment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Can_I_book_a_group_spray_tan_session\" >Can I book a group spray tan session?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-prep\/#Get_Your_Glow_Without_Leaving_the_House\" >Get Your Glow Without Leaving the House<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skin_Prep_the_Day_Before\"><\/span>Skin Prep the Day Before<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bulk of spray tan prep happens well before the artist ever arrives, not in a last-minute scramble.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exfoliate_Thoroughly_But_the_Day_Before_Not_Right_Before\"><\/span>Exfoliate Thoroughly, But the Day Before, Not Right Before<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A thorough exfoliation the day before removes dead skin cells so the tan develops evenly across the whole body, rather than clinging unevenly to rough or flaky patches. Exfoliating on the actual day, especially right before the appointment, can leave skin too sensitised for the solution to settle properly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shave_or_Wax_First_Never_After\"><\/span>Shave or Wax First, Never After<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shaving after a spray tan is how a perfectly good bronze glow turns into a confusing striped pattern down your legs within minutes. Any shaving or waxing needs to happen at least 24 hours before the appointment, since removing hair strips away the top layer of skin the tan actually sits on.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skip_Heavy_Moisturiser_and_Deodorant_on_the_Day\"><\/span>Skip Heavy Moisturiser and Deodorant on the Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Heavy, oil-based moisturiser, deodorant, and makeup all create a barrier on the skin&#8217;s surface that stops the solution from bonding evenly, so skipping these on the day of the appointment itself makes a bigger difference than people expect. Some of these products contain alcohols, aluminium, or oils that can actually react with DHA, the active tanning ingredient, sometimes turning the result greenish or causing it to stick unevenly in patches. Moisturising regularly in the days leading up to the appointment is still a good idea, just not on the day itself.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Wear_and_Bring\"><\/span>What to Wear and Bring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A few small choices about clothing and setup make the whole appointment, and the hours after, considerably smoother.<a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/services\/spray-tan\/\"> Mobile spray tan services<\/a> generally follow the same basic setup regardless of provider, so these habits apply no matter who&#8217;s actually doing the appointment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loose_Dark_Clothing_for_After_Not_Before\"><\/span>Loose, Dark Clothing for After, Not Before<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Squeezing into skinny jeans straight after a spray tan is basically asking your new colour to relocate itself onto the denim instead of staying on your actual skin. Loose, dark-coloured clothing worn immediately after the appointment avoids both rubbing off fresh solution and staining anything light coloured.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flip_Flops_Over_Closed_Shoes\"><\/span>Flip Flops Over Closed Shoes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Open sandals or flip flops let feet stay exposed rather than trapped in a closed shoe, which helps avoid smudging or rubbing solution off the feet before it&#8217;s had time to properly set. This is a small detail that makes a noticeably bigger difference than it sounds like it would.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Sheets_for_the_Bed_That_Night\"><\/span>Old Sheets for the Bed That Night<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Solution can transfer onto bedding overnight before the first shower, so throwing an old sheet or towel over the bed that night saves a favourite set of sheets from an unexpected bronze tint. This is a simple, low-effort habit that avoids a properly annoying laundry problem the next morning.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_During_Application\"><\/span>What Happens During Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Knowing the general shape of the appointment removes most of the mystery before a first booking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Quick_Consultation_on_Shade_and_Depth_First\"><\/span>A Quick Consultation on Shade and Depth First<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The appointment opens with a short conversation about the desired shade and depth of colour, since solutions vary in intensity and an artist can adjust the approach based on natural skin tone and personal preference. This is the moment to mention any specific areas of concern too, like uneven skin tone or especially dry patches.<a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-provider-ratings-reviews-work\/\"> Checking an artist&#8217;s reviews<\/a> beforehand also helps confirm they actually deliver on this kind of detail.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barrier_Cream_on_the_Dry_Absorbent_Spots\"><\/span>Barrier Cream on the Dry, Absorbent Spots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A light barrier cream typically gets applied to naturally drier, more absorbent areas like palms, knuckles, elbows, knees, and ankles, since these spots usually soak up more solution and turn noticeably darker without this step. Skipping this on drier skin is among the more common reasons those specific areas end up looking patchy afterward.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Actual_Application_Only_Takes_About_30_Minutes\"><\/span>The Actual Application Only Takes About 30 Minutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A full-body spray tan typically takes around 30 minutes once the artist actually starts applying solution, considerably quicker than most people expect given how long the color takes to fully develop afterward. The equipment itself, a portable tanning setup and solution, all travels with the artist, so nothing needs to be arranged beyond the space itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Guide_Colour_Isnt_the_Final_Result\"><\/span>The Guide Colour Isn&#8217;t the Final Result<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That first-look bronze tint can make anyone briefly panic they&#8217;ve been turned into a traffic cone, when really it&#8217;s just doing its job before developing into the actual final colour. The guide colour built into most solutions shows immediately where product&#8217;s been applied, but the true tan continues developing for hours afterward as the active ingredient reacts with the skin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_8_Hours_After\"><\/span>First 8 Hours After<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What happens in the hours immediately following the appointment counts for more than almost anything else in the entire process.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staying_Dry_Is_the_Whole_Point_of_This_Window\"><\/span>Staying Dry Is the Whole Point of This Window<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avoiding water, sweating, and heavy activity for the first several hours after application gives the solution the time it actually needs to fully develop before being rinsed. Sweating heavily or getting caught in the rain during this window can streak or patch an otherwise perfectly even application. For anyone in a warmer part of the country, keeping a fan or the air conditioning running during this window helps reduce sweating without needing to sit still and suffer through it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loose_Clothes_and_Minimal_Touching\"><\/span>Loose Clothes and Minimal Touching<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Continuing to wear loose, breathable clothing and avoiding unnecessary touching or rubbing of the skin during this development window protects the tan while it&#8217;s still actively setting. Sitting on light-coloured furniture during this time is also a good idea to avoid, for reasons that become obvious the first time it happens.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_First_Rinse_Water_Only_No_Soap\"><\/span>The First Rinse: Water Only, No Soap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first shower after the development window should use a gentle, sulphate-free body wash rather than a harsh cleanser, letting the initial guide colour rinse away while the true tan stays intact underneath. Patting skin dry with a towel afterward, rather than rubbing, also helps avoid any uneven fading right from that first rinse. The final result generally continues to deepen slightly over the following day or two after that first rinse.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_It_Last_Beyond_the_First_Week\"><\/span>Making It Last Beyond the First Week<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bit of ongoing care after the initial appointment stretches the actual lifespan of a spray tan considerably.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moisturising_Daily_Without_Stripping_Colour\"><\/span>Moisturising Daily Without Stripping Colour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A gentle, oil-free moisturiser used daily keeps skin hydrated without breaking down the tan the way heavier, oil-based products can. Well-moisturised skin also fades more evenly overall, rather than flaking off in patches toward the end of the week.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Book_the_Next_One\"><\/span>When to Book the Next One<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most spray tans last somewhere between five and ten days depending on skin type, aftercare, and how quickly someone&#8217;s skin naturally sheds.<a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/spray-tan-at-home-tips-blys\/\"> More detailed day-to-day tips for keeping a tan looking fresh<\/a> round out the fuller picture beyond just the appointment itself.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding the actual prep timeline turns a spray tan from a bit of a gamble into something properly reliable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/services\/group-bookings\/\">A group booking<\/a> works well too, ahead of a holiday or event where a few people all want the same glow at once.<\/p>\n<p>A<a href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/gift\/?utm_source=website-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=spray-tan-at-home-prep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Blys gift voucher<\/a> also covers a spray tan nicely, if it&#8217;s someone else&#8217;s glow being planned.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/?utm_source=website-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=spray-tan-at-home-prep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Have a Spray Tan Artist Come to You, Not the Studio \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_prep_my_skin_for_a_spray_tan_at_home\"><\/span>How do I prep my skin for a spray tan at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Exfoliating thoroughly the day before, shaving or waxing at least 24 hours beforehand, and skipping heavy moisturiser, deodorant, and makeup on the actual day all help the tan develop evenly. Skin prep counts for more than almost any other factor in how the final result actually looks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_wear_for_a_mobile_spray_tan_appointment\"><\/span>What should I wear for a mobile spray tan appointment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Loose, dark-coloured clothing to change into immediately after the appointment protects both the fresh tan and your clothes from staining. Flip flops or open sandals also work better than closed shoes for the hours right after.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_I_wait_before_showering_after_a_spray_tan\"><\/span>How long should I wait before showering after a spray tan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most solutions need at least six to eight hours to fully develop before the first rinse, though this varies by product, so checking with the specific artist is a sensible step. The first shower should use a gentle, sulphate-free body wash rather than a harsh cleanser, with skin patted dry afterward instead of rubbed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_shave_after_getting_a_spray_tan\"><\/span>Can I shave after getting a spray tan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, shaving or waxing after a spray tan strips away the top layer of skin the colour is sitting on, which quickly leaves streaky or patchy results. Any hair removal needs to happen at least 24 hours before the appointment instead.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_my_elbows_and_knees_always_look_darker_after_a_spray_tan\"><\/span>Why do my elbows and knees always look darker after a spray tan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Drier, more absorbent areas like elbows, knees, ankles, and knuckles soak up more solution than the rest of the skin, which is exactly why a barrier cream gets applied to these spots during application. Skipping proper exfoliation beforehand also makes this more likely.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_colour_right_after_a_spray_tan_the_final_result\"><\/span>Is the colour right after a spray tan the final result?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, the initial bronze guide colour shows where the solution&#8217;s been applied, but the true tan continues developing for hours afterward as the active ingredient reacts with skin. The colour visible immediately after application isn&#8217;t the final shade.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_spray_tan_usually_last\"><\/span>How long does a spray tan usually last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most spray tans last somewhere between five and ten days, depending on skin type, how well it&#8217;s moisturised afterward, and how quickly skin naturally sheds. 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