Spray Tan Prep and Aftercare: A Simple Guide
Your preparation timeline, personalised rinse instructions and gentle aftercare, with comfort and sun protection in mind.
A little preparation and your personalised rinse time help support an even result. Spray tanning is part of our Mawson Lakes launch menu for November 2026. Online booking is being finalised; an enquiry is not a confirmed booking.
Before your visit
- Plan your tan around two days before an event. Arrange a trial several weeks before a wedding or important first-time tan.
- Gently exfoliate 48 hours before. Focus on elbows, knees and ankles; avoid harsh scrubbing or irritated skin.
- Wax or shave at least 24 hours before, and allow any irritation to settle.
- Arrive with clean, dry skin free of moisturiser, deodorant, perfume and makeup.
- Wear loose, dark clothing and easy footwear. Bring rain protection if needed.
- Tell us about allergies, respiratory conditions, skin irritation, pregnancy or recent skin treatments before booking.
Your comfort
People of every gender and body shape are welcome. You can keep suitable coverage on, and covered areas will leave tan lines. We explain protection, positioning and your colour choice before starting. You can pause at any time.
Your first rinse
We assign an exact rinse time for the product and colour depth selected. Express and standard products differ. Do not leave an express solution on longer than instructed.
Before that time, avoid water, sweating, tight clothing and rubbing where practical. Continue normal hand hygiene.
At your assigned time, take a short lukewarm rinse without soap or scrubbing unless the product instructions say otherwise. Gently rinse away the guide bronzer and pat dry. The guide bronzer washes off while your colour continues developing over the next 24–48 hours, depending on the solution.
Follow your individual instructions for when to resume body wash and moisturiser. The chosen product's directions take priority; follow the rinse and aftercare timing confirmed for your appointment.
Maintaining your colour
Once development is complete, moisturise daily, use gentle washing and pat dry. Long hot baths, pools and abrasive exfoliation can shorten wear. Around 5–10 days is common, with individual variation. Hands and face may fade sooner.
Your cosmetic tan provides no sun protection. Continue sunscreen and other sun protection.
Suitability and reactions
Australian pregnancy guidance recommends avoiding spray tans during pregnancy because inhalation safety is uncertain. Contact us about respiratory conditions, active skin problems, recent treatments or allergies. Patch testing cannot guarantee that a reaction will not occur.
If a rash or irritation develops, contact the studio and seek health advice. Breathing difficulty, swelling of the face or throat, or collapse requires urgent help: call 000.
Independent information
After booking through our online booking system, you'll receive the relevant consultation forms and preparation instructions before your appointment.
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Choose your appointment through our online booking system.