SPRAY TAN BIBLE
"Thou shalt prepare thyself, for thy spray tan"
PREP, AFTERCARE & SERVICE AGREEMENT
To ensure you achieve the most flawless and natural-looking tan as possible (and to avoid any upset, mishaps and disappointment - and the Lord will not save you! 🥹), please carefully READ and FOLLOW this prep, service and aftercare guide a.k.a “Spray Tan Bible” ahead of your appointment.
Your desired shade will be discussed at your appointment.
We use Sienna X Express Professional Solution containing DHA 16%
Here’s what you’ll need to Prepare Yourself for your Appointment and Aftercare:
STEP 1. PREP
• Shower Exfoliating Gloves
(this is a must to physically remove dead skin cells)
• Plain Shower Gel
(I recommend Sanex Zero for PH balance - as skin too alkali or too acidic will affect tan development)
STEP 2. APPOINTMENT
• Baggy, long-sleeve top and bottoms
• 2 x large old/dark bath towels
• Practice standing like John Wayne!
STEP 3. AFTER CARE
• Spray tan-friendly moisturiser
• Optional: Self-tanner for hands and face
🚨 PREP - 24 HRS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Getting your tan just right starts with proper prep!
Good Prep = Good Tan
Bad Prep = Bad Tan
Simple.
Follow these steps to ensure your tan looks absolutely flawless and lasts as long as possible:
1. Exfoliate & Shave
On the day or night before your appointment, exfoliate your entire body using
Exfoliating Gloves and Sanex Zero Sensitive.
Pay extra attention to areas like your hands, underarms, elbows, inner arm creases, knees, ankles and feet.
🚫 Avoid: Soap bars, sugar scrubs, exfoliating granules or fragranced shower gels - the counteracting ingredients in these products can make your tan go orange! 🍊
If washing your hair at the same time, please remove all shampoo and conditioner from your skin. Leftover shampoo and conditioner will act as a barrier against the tan.
Be cautious with razors that have thick moisturising strips. These can leave a residue on your skin that will act as a barrier against your tan.
We recommend using Men’s Gillette Mach 3.
2. Dry Hands
Hands are the biggest giveaway for a fake tan! Please make sure you exfoliate your hands properly and moisturise generously.
TIP: If your hands tend to overdevelop, you can wash them off earlier or half way, to prevent them from becoming too dark. ✋🏼✋🏽✋🏾
3. Beauty Treatments
Don’t book any beauty treatments (like nails, waxing, lashes) or apply moisturizers, oils, deodorant, perfume, or sunscreen on the day of your tan.
4. No Shaving, Showering, or Sweating
Avoid shaving, showering, or working out before your appointment. Open pores can trap the tan, leading to “chicken skin” or “strawberry legs.” Freshly washed skin can also dilute the solution and leave streaks. 🐓
5. Stay Cool
If you’re feeling hot or sweaty before your appointment, use a damp, cold face cloth to pat your skin, stand by a fan, or cool down in the coldest room in your house. This helps your body temperature return to normal.
6. Room Ventilation
Open windows or patio doors in the spray tan area to keep your space ventilated and prevent your home from smelling like a spray tan salon.
7. Bring Towels
Please provide two large, old/dark bath towels for your treatment. These will be placed inside and outside the cubicle to protect your space. The solution will come out in the wash.
8. Post-Tan Clothing
Have a loose, baggy long-sleeve top and bottoms ready to wear after your tan.
9. Noise Alert
The spray tan machine is loud and might wake up children or startle pets. 📣
10. Parking Permits
Please arrange a parking permit in advance. Book for 1 hour (or 2 hours for couples). Send a copy of the permit or receipt before your appointment. 🚗
11. Remove Makeup & Jewelry
Make sure your skin is clean and free of makeup and accessories.
12. New tattoo Protection
Cover any fresh tattoos with waterproof dressing to protect the area. 🩹
13. Chicken Skin/Strawberry Legs
If you suffer from chicken skin or strawberry legs, please use an ice pack on legs or any affected areas, before your appointment to help close pores.
💖 YOUR APPOINTMENT
On appointment day clear the spray tan area
Make sure any items like toys, fitness equipment, work tools, or DIY materials are cleared from the spray tan area before your appointment.
1. Set Up Space
Provide a well-ventilated area with windows open. Kitchen or living room will be ideal. The space should be at least 4m x 4m with a ceiling height of at least 7ft to fit the spray tan cubicle comfortably. This will be the working area. 💦
2. Getting Ready
Whilst setting up, you will be given a hair net, disposable g-string and sticky feet to put on in another room.
However you can wear your own underwear, bikini or go au natural.
3. Barrier Cream
Barrier cream will be applied to your hands, elbows, knees, ankles and feet to prevent over absorption and ensure a smooth flawless tan.
4. Breathing Conditions
If you have asthma or any breathing conditions a mask can be provided during the service. 😷
5. Listen for Instructions
The spray machine is loud, so pay close attention to Anita’s instructions on how to position yourself. This is when you need to do the YMCA! 🙆🏻♀️
6. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH
Yourself, the cubicle or your g-string at any time during the process.
7. After Stepping Out of the Cubicle
Do not touch any part of your body or the cubicle.
Avoid skin-on-skin contact.
No contact with water!
8. Payment
Payment are made in advance at the time of booking 💸
⏰ AFTER CARE
During the Development Time:
Avoid Skin-to-Skin Contact
Wear loose, baggy long-sleeve tops and bottoms to prevent skin-on-skin contact. Avoid crossing your arms and legs, sitting with your knees to your chest, folding your arms, or holding devices close to your face to prevent uneven tan lines. Unless you want to look like a zebra! 🦓
Stay Cool and Dry
Avoid hot rooms, sweating, or water exposure, and skip any physical or domestic activities (e.g., gym, cleaning, walking pets, gardening, or cuddling). Water and sweat will cause streaks, patches, and uneven results.
Breastfeeding Tip
If you’re breastfeeding, you will need to bottle-feed during the development time to avoid transferring tan to your baby. Unless of course, you want your baby to look like Homer Simpson in the next 8 hours! 🍼
First Rinse-Off Shower
After the recommended development time (discussed at your appointment), take a quick, water-only, lukewarm shower to rinse off the tinted solution.
Use the shower head pressure to rinse until the water runs clear 🚿
Avoid scrubbing or using products during this rinse.
Gently pat your skin dry with a towel or air dry—do not rub.
Final Colour Development
Your tan will continue to develop over the next 8-12 hours (your tan will be fully developed in 24 hours)
TIP: If your hands tend to overdevelop, wash them off earlier to prevent them from becoming too dark. 💦
Second Normal Shower
Wait 24 hours from your appointment (but no longer!) to take your first proper shower with products.
After this shower, your tan will look it’s best!
Example:
• Spray tan applied: Thursday at 6:00 PM
• Rinse-off shower: Thursday at 8:00 PM
• Proper shower: Friday at 6:00 PM
🌟 Tanning Tips and Maintenance
Sun Protection:
Your tan will not protect you from sunburn. Wear an oil-free SPF 30-50 sunscreen to shield your skin from harmful UV rays. 🧴
Moisturise Daily:
Hydrate your skin twice a day using an oil-free moisturiser or after-sun lotion, especially after showering.
Start moisturising after your second shower to lock in moisture and extend your tan’s life.
Face and hands fade fastest:
Use a self-tanner from day 3 to top up these areas. ✋🏼🤚🏼
Makeup:
If you wear makeup, consider buying a foundation or powder 1-2 shades darker to match your tan. When your tan fades, mix the darker shade with your lighter foundation to match your current skin tone.
For a natural look, mix a small drop of dark foundation with your moisturiser to create a tinted base.
Removing Your Old Tan
To remove an old tan, enjoy a hot bath with your favourite bath soak or oil, and add 1-2 cups of Epsom salt. This helps break down the tan, relax your body, and soothe muscles. 🛁
After soaking, use exfoliating gloves with Sanex Zero Sensitive or Simple Shower Gel to gently scrub off the tan.
TIP: If some stubborn areas remain, don’t worry—this just means your skin isn’t ready to shed. You can still reapply a new spray tan over these areas without issue. ✨
By following these steps your tan will look natural, last longer and fade evenly like a natural tan.
No one will know!
🌟 OTHER INFORMATION
✔️ BODY MOISTURISERS
• All Sienna X moisturisers
• Hempz Original Body Moisturiser (USA)
• Garnier Aloe Vera Aftersun Lotion
• E45 Moisturising Lotion
• CeraVe Body & Face Moisturising Cream
• Body Shop Shea Body Butter
• Palmers Cocoa Body Butter Lotion
• Dover Summer Revival with Shimmer
• Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturiser
• Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant
• Shea Butter
• Cocoa Butter
• Aloe Vera Butter
✔️ SAFE SUNBLOCKS
• Lotion based
• Cream based
• Mineral Oil free
• Min SPF30/50
• Anything that says is spray tan friendly
❌ AVOID PRODUCTS CONTAINING
• Retinols
• All Acids
• All Oil’s
• AHA’s
• BHA’s
• Petroleum
• Witch Hazel
• Glycolic
• Alcohol
• Isopropanol
• Ethanol
• Exfoliants
• Chlorine
🚨 HEALTH FACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT YOUR SPRAY TAN
• Menstruation
• Menopause
• Hormones
• HRT
• Medication
• Pregnancy
• Puberty
• Stress
• Acne medication
• Tinea versicolor
• Low Amino Acids
• Skin Sensitivities
• Levothyroxine
• Weight loss injections
👻 THINGS THAT WILL FADE YOUR TAN QUICKER THAN GETTING GHOSTED!
• Having a second shower within the 24 hour development period
• Applying oils or serum to your skin
• Using products with acids & oils
• Not moisturising twice a day
• Showering twice a day or more
• Hot showers or long showers
• Long baths especially salt baths
• Shaving everyday
• Wearing skin tight clothes everyday
• Swimming pools (chlorine)
• Spa Treatments
• Gym/Workout everyday
• Scratching your skin (patches/marks)
SERVICE AGREEMENT / T&C
🚩 Preparation and Aftercare
To ensure you achieve the perfect tan and to avoid any disappointment, please plan ahead of your appointment and carefully follow the “Prep and After Care” guidance (The Spray Tan Bible) provided in your booking confirmation.
As poor preparation and after care will affect the quality, longevity and final result of your tan.
Anita will not be held accountable for any flaws if you fail to read and follow the “Prep” and “After Care” guidance provided.
🚩 Booking & Refund Policy
Appointments
1. Completed services are non-refundable, non-transferable and no free re-sprays will be offered under any circumstances.
2. Payments for appointments are non-refundable, but can be rescheduled once, within 30 days providing 24 hours notice. If not rescheduled your payment will be retained as a cancellation fee. Group bookings are excluded.
3. If your appointment is canceled by Anita, a full refund will be provided within 7 days.
4. You must be in good health and feeling well to receive a spray tan. If you have become unwell, develop a new medical condition, started new medication or you think you might be pregnant. Please let Anita know ASAP.
If you need to cancel, move or reschedule your appointment - please provide at least 48 hours notice before your appointment time. As this will allow Anita to offer your time slot to another client (as they will need 48 hrs notice to prep). Anita will be happy to reschedule your booking to another date within 30 days of your cancellation, subject to availability.
As this is a mobile service any lack of communication, cancellations or contraindications on the day - will result in your booking being forfeited.
🚩 Group Bookings
1. All group bookings must be secured with a non-refundable deposit.
2. The remaining balance must be paid 7 days before your appointment via bank transfer or payment link.
3. If payment is not received by this time, your booking will be automatically canceled, and no further payment will be required.
4. Cancellations within the last 7 days or party member dropouts are non-refundable, non-transferable and no refunds or credit will be issued.
5. In the unlikely event Anita is unable to fulfil your booking, a full refund will be issued within 7 days.
🚩 Parking Requirements
Parking permits must be arranged in advance for 1 hour (or 2 hours for couples). Proof of booking (receipt or permit) must be sent to Anita before your appointment.
Proof showing the date, address, time, duration and vehicle registration plate is required.
If parking cannot be arranged your appointment will be cancelled.
Clients will be held responsible for any parking fines or penalty charge notices.
🚩 Accidents During Appointments
If an accident occurs before Anita leaves your premises (e.g. coming into contact with water) there will be a £20.00 charge to set back up the equipment and re-spray the affected area.
🚩 Trials for Special Event Bookings
For special events (e.g. wedding days, photoshoots, filming) it is recommended to book a trial tan in advance to assess development and shade.
Please Note: Trial tans are treated as a regular booking and do not confirm, prioritise or guarantee your appointment for event day.
🚩 Booking Policy for Emergency Tan’s
Please note that for optimal results, a spray tan requires 24 hours to fully develop.
If you require an emergency tan and request to be tanned within 6-8 hours, this is not an ideal timeframe for the tan to achieve it’s full potential.
By proceeding with an emergency tan:
1. You acknowledge and accept that the results may not meet the usual quality and standard, due to the lack of prep and shortened development time.
2. You take full responsibility for any issues or faults that may arise as a result of this application and timeframe.
3. You agree to waive any claims against the brand, company or spray tan technician.
🚩 Cancellations & Rescheduling
Due to Anita’s work and contract in the TV & Film industry, filming schedules can change unexpectedly at any time and at short notice. As a result your appointment may need to be moved, rescheduled or cancelled.
Anita will always aim to notify you as soon as possible if your appointment will be affected. In the unlikely event Anita is unable to fulfil your booking, a full refund will be issued within 7 days.
In rare cases of illness, emergencies, unforeseen events or force majeure, appointments may be cancelled without prior notice.
🚩 Daily Health Disclaimer
A daily health disclaimer will be sent to you on the day of your appointment and must be reviewed, agreed, and confirmed at least one hour before your scheduled appointment time. If this is not received, it will be assumed that you are not safe to be sprayed and your appointment will be treated as a no-show, with no refund.
🚩 Best Results Policy
It is Anita’s priority to provide you with the best spray tan results. However, if a spray tan may not achieve the desired outcome or may not benefit you due to specific circumstances (e.g. skin condition, preparation or timing), Anita may kindly recommend not to proceed with this service.
🚩 Client Conduct
Anita reserves the right to refuse service or cancel appointments if a client displays rude, aggressive, or threatening behaviour, or engages in excessive communication, including repeated texts, emails, or phone calls that may constitute harassment.
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