SPRAY TANNING Q&A
How Long Does a Spray Tan Last?
A. Long lasting spray tans are possible. Many clients give feedback of 9 to 11 days. However, it is a person to person basis and there are contributing factors that can cause color to fade sooner.
Typically, the most common reasons, is pregnancy, fairer skin tones, medications, and hormonal imbalances. We highly recommend to follow before and after care instructions. It truly does come down to the adequate care you give your skin, a true determiner to your colors wear time.
What should I wear after a spray tan?
A. It is best to choose loose, dark fitting clothes & comfy shoes. The best advice is shoes that leave room for your feet to move around freely & breath. It helps the cause for those cute toesie's to get some extra oxygen. The most common shoes that are less constrictive is flip-flops or broke-in sandals. Please do not wear anything constricting (e.g.. tennis shoes, boots, stappy heels) Be prepared to ditch the bra as well, to decrease marks left on shoulders (this goes for carring bags, totes, or cross bodies.., over the shoulder) Nothing heavy over until after 1st rinse.
Are spray tanning memberships worth it?
A. It depends what is included and how the memberships are packaged. As a consumer myself, I believe the more value I find in any membership purchase, the more it makes sense for me to invest. All memberships at Coast Beach Tan are non-ontract, have no penalty fees or bank drafts.
The way memberships work - On the date of purchase you have 30 days to use all sessions. The value of each membership offered, is the saving per session, bronzers, pre-care & post-care are also included in Queen and Gold VIP Memberships. (a value savings of up to $85)
Can you spray tan and have regular tan?
A. Yes. The most important thing to practice is reapply sunscreen at the very least, every 2 hours. Tanning in a tanning bed is not advised, definitely not within a 12 hr. period before or after a spray tanning session. (you never want sunburnt skin, especially with a spray tan)
And yes, there is a term called 'double dipping'.
Doubling up on tanning your skin in a tanning bed/spray tan is honestly only going to go so far for darker color. Your natural tone determines your depth of tanning. Side note, if you ever want to have extra color, we offer spray tan layering, that will still keep you in the world of normal looking results.
What should I expect after my spray tan?
A. Processing of your color is underlying, the BOSS is the DHA (dihydroxyacetone) found in all sunless solutions. This is what's giving you that tanned look after a full 24hrs. The immediate color (if not using a clear formula) is only temporary, termed a "guide" or "cosmetic color" and will only be a beginning step of 2 phases within the 24hr timeframe of sunless development.
Bronzers basically work like facial make-up, it is only worn for a certain amount of time, then you wash it off.
The bronzer is meant to be cleaned off of the skin too. Same concept for liquid bronzing - it is only meant for an immediate colorant and does not give any lasting results. I go more into this at consultation with you at 1st appointment.
What's the best way to maintain my color?
A. Listen to your artist, seriously. You would not spend a fortune on a new hair color and then not follow hairstylist recommendations..would you?
The prep-instrauctions and aftercare are written to help you get the most out of your investment. Yes, the information can seem like a lot at first glance. However, when you start to really put the information to use, you'll notice a big difference in your skins texture, look, feel, and how it will improve in skins natural state. The steps to a longer lasting spray tan is helpful in increasing the health of your skin & the lifespan of your color.