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• EXFOLIATE:  Before your SunnaTan session, you’ll want shower and exfoliate the face and body using either just an exfoliating mitt or a non-oil based exfoliant (NO DOVE or IVORY). Preferably, this will be done the night before your appointment, but try not to shower within 6 hours of your airbrush session. If it’s absolutely necessary, try and make it a quick rinse, rather than a long, hot shower. In a hot shower, your pores open up and your skin retains moisture. This can affect your tan by making it difficult for the tanning solution to sink in, which can result in a quicker fade and less colour development.  

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• Do not moisturize after your shower. 

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• Do not wear any deodorant, makeup, lotion, etc. to your tan. Your face and body should be free of any barriers.

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• It is best to not use oil-based exfoliates or lotions prior to your SunnaTan as they can block the tanning process, leaving a residue between your skin and the tanning solution. Our Buff Me exfoliating mitt is suggested to exfoliate your body one day before your appointment. 

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• For best results, wax or shave at least one day before. 

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• Tinting of brows and lashes can react with the tan in a negative way, causing an orange tint to the area around hair. It is not recommended to have tinting done on the same day as your tanning session. 

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• Your SunnaTan Spray Tan should be the last step in your beauty routine.  If possible, book your spray tan after services such as lash extensions, mani's, pedi's, hair colouring/cut appointment etc.

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• Make sure you have booked your SunnaTan 1-2 days (max) before your tropical vacation or 1-3 days before your special event (wedding/grad). 

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• WHAT TO WEAR:  What you wear (or don’t wear) during your airbrush session, is completely up to you. Wear whatever you are comfortable in! Some clients choose to go nude and some wear underwear or a swimsuit during their spray tan. For females - the choice is yours. Men must wear a thong, boxers or shorts. Please rest assured, we are professionals and want you to be completely comfortable!  There’s no need to apologize for un-manicured hands or feet, stretch marks, scars, unshaven body parts, saggy boobs, pimples…..you get the idea!  We’re here to make you feel great, and we take that role very seriously. If you do decide to wear underwear, a bra, or a swimsuit, just please note that whatever you wear, you will result in tan-lines. Keep this in mind for special occasions like weddings or graduations. We also suggest wearing something that you wouldn’t mind being sprayed with a bit of bronzer. While it is rare for the bronzer to stain, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. 

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• CLOTHING:  Please arrive in dark, loose fitting clothing. Think baggy, drawstring type pants if you have them, and a loose fitting shirt. The less seams, the better. Jeans of any kind are a major post tan no-no. Dresses are fine, but one thing to note if you decide to leave in a dress is that you’ll be a little sticky for 2 hours post tan. In a dress, you’re more likely to feel like your legs are sticking together or your arms to your sides. Further to that; it is best to leave the Lululemons (or any form of workout gear) at home, ladies! Function over fashion is definitely important here. Workout clothing is designed to wick moisture away from the skin, which we don’t want after a spray tan. Also, we will advise you to leave your bra off after leaving your session to avoid marks from straps and underwires while your tan is developing.  You are the most impressionable for the next 6 hours, so avoid touching your body, sweating, or coming into contact with water. Your airbrush artist will educate you on all of the above information & more during your session.

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• WEATHER:  We live in an area where the weather is sometimes unpredictable so please plan ahead and bring along an umbrella and hooded rain coat if there may be rain. We don’t want you getting caught in a downpour when you’re leaving with your fresh tan! 

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• FOOTWEAR:  Footwear is also important. There will be fresh tan on the tops of your feet, so, ideally, you would come in flip flops to avoid rubbing the tan off the tops of your feet with tight fitting shoes. However, if it’s raining or snowing, bring the loosest pair of runners or shoes that you have.   

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• NO LIGHT COLORS: There is very little bronzer transfer inside your clothing, depending on how dark we decide to tan you. Even so, it is still best NOT to wear light colored clothing to your airbrush tanning session. 

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• WE TAKE CARE OF ALL THE PREP:   Before the SunnaTan artist begins applying your spray tan, your palms, feet, lips, cuticles, and elbows will be carefully prepped with organic barrier lotions and oils to prevent any unnatural coloring. Our goal is to ensure your skin looks naturally sun kissed. As you are being spray tanned, you’ll be instructed to move into a few easy poses to ensure perfect coverage, following the natural curves and composition of your body. Your custom spray tan experience will last about 20-30 minutes.