24 HOURS BEFORE APPOINTMENT
SHAVE & WAX
Wax at least 1-2 full days before your appointment + Shave with a new razor
SHOWER
Shower, shave and exfolate at least 12 hours before your appointment for best results. This will allow ample time for your pores to close and help prevent cosmetic bronzers from settling in areas.
EXFOLIATE
We recommend using one of our specially made exfoliating mitts with a spray tan safe body scrub or Sunless Tan Remover to remove all dead skin and any left over sunless tan.
SOAPS
Avoid using any bar soaps or cream based body washes (including Dove!). These products will leave a residue on the skin acting as a barrier to your sunless tan. We recommend using our spray tan safe body wash and body butter leading up to your appointment.
**Do not apply any products to your skin. This includes lotions, deodorants, perfumes, body oils, etc. These products can prevent your spray tan from developing properly.
THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT
CLOTHING
Bring or wear dark, loose-fitting clothing to your service. We recommend the baggiest clothes you can find! Any tight clothing put on directly after your spray can mess up the tan or prevent it from developing properly. We do have disposable sandals for your use if needed. Bronzer transfer can happen to light colored items, but it is water-based so it should wash right out!
UNDRESSING
Cowtown Tanning allows all guests to dress down to their comfort zone. We do provide complimentary disposable undergarments for your use if needed. Please keep in mind, any clothing or undergarments left on during your service will result in a tan line. All male clientele of any age are required to wear undergarments during the entirety of their service.
MINORS
Any person under the age of 17 must have a legal parent and/or guardian sign a separate consent form before they are able to receive services with Cowtown Tanning. Minors are held responsible for all Cowtown Policies and any charges placed on the card on file.
Immediately After Your Appointment
DO NOT GET WET OR SWEAT
Any contact with water or any liquid can smudge or stop the tan from developing in that area. If you do accidentally get a drop of water or your pets tongue comes into contact with you, no worries, take a dry, stiff makeup brush and blend out that area. Most likely it's just the bronzer that was messed up and your tan should still develop fine.
DO NOT TOUCH
Since we cleaned off the palms of your hands at your service, try not to rest your hands directly onto your body. The spray tan solution can turn the palms of your hands tan, which isn't cute!
RINSE
At your specified shower time, take a 3-5 minute lukewarm, WATER ONLY, rinse in the shower. You will see the cosmetic bronzer start to run off. Rinse until your water runs clear and then get out and pat dry with a towel.
*Classic Tan: Rinse in 8-10 hours after your appointment
*Rapid Tan: Rinse in 2-6 Hours depending on what your technician recommends
*Express Tan: Rinse in 1-2 Hours depending on what your technician recommends
MOISTURIZE
Wait 24 hours after your appointment before you start to moisturize your tan. The tan can take a full 8-24 hours to completely develop and any products applied to the skin before the waiting period can stop the developing process.
MAINTAIN YOUR GLOW
MOISTURIZE
We recommend to moisturize with a SPRAY TAN SAFE LOTION at least morning and night. The more hydrated your skin is, the longer your tan will last and the more even it will fade. If you allow your skin to dry out, you will start to see a cracking appearance from the tan (that snakeskin look!). When your skin dries out, so will your tan.
AVOID SWIMMING, LONG SHOWERS & HOT BATHS
Anything that naturally exfoliates your skin, will do the same with your tan. We recommend purchasing a tan extender for best results when traveling.
AVOID EXFOLIATING
Until you are ready to remove your spray tan, avoid products like body scrubs, loofahs and wash-cloths. These items will exfoliate your tan away.
USE SUNSCREEN
Spray tans do not protect you from UV exposure. Please be sure to use a spray tan safe sunscreen while you have your tan.