Make sure all Body Waxing (including bikini), Body Treatments and Facials are done no less than 48 hours before your session. 

1. Expect to enter a JUDGMENT FREE ZONE! 
2. We will do a color consultation to find the best formula for your skin type and desired change as well as make professional suggestions based on your reason for tanning.
3. After undressing, we will prep your hands to ensure a flawless finish. 
4. Next we will apply a natural based hydrating spray. Think of this as pre-heating the oven. It will add moisture back to your skin before applying the solution. 
5. Next, we will apply the tanning solution. 
6. Once the tan is complete we will dry you off to make sure everything is set and even. 
7. Our favorite step, we will apply an all natural powder to lock in moisture as well as dry your tan. This will prevent the "sticky" feeling and give the bronzer a more matte finish. This prevents your tan from transfering onto clothing and allows you to go about your day comfortably. 
8. Lastly, we will blend your hands and wrists to ensure no one is able to tell your tan isn't natural.

* During this process we will educate you on the best practices for caring for your tan. This process takes about 10 minutes. 

• Facial waxing, Shaving and Pedicures should be done no closer than the day before your session for best results.

• The night before your session, make sure to EXFOLIATE! This is one of the most important factors to ensure an even, long lasting tan. Avoid using a loofah. We suggest using the Perfect Removal Mitt and PT Restore Body Scrub for best results. This removes all dry skin and allows your tan to attach evenly. 

• Avoid Dove and Olay products as well has thick moisturizing body washes. When used before a tan they can block the solution from attaching to the skin. 

• Avoid showering within 4 hours of session. Again, avoid Dove, Olay and thick body washes. 
• DO NOT Shave within 8 hours of your session. 
• Avoid products such as lotion and perfume applied directly to the skin. 
• Make-Up Wipes are provided at the studio

During the session: This is up to your comfort level. Most opt to go topless or nude to avoid tan lines. If you decide to wear anything during your session make sure it is cotton or dark color material. It may not rinse out of light colors or spandex material. 

* Male clients must wear some form of bottom.

After the session: Dark loose clothing is a MUST. Avoid sports bras, jeans, tight leggings or anything that can cause excessive friction. This will cause the tan to develop uneven. 

Rainy Days: Make sure to wear long sleeves, pants and closed toed shoes. We highly suggest bringing an umbrella. 

• Avoid tight clothing during tan development time. 
• Avoid Water, Lotion, Sweating and Liquid Make-Up until after first rinse. 
• For Signature Solution, wait a minimum of 8 hours before first shower. Do not leave solution on longer than 18 hours. * Rapid Solution Rinse time will be determined with consultant at your appointment. You MUST rinse within the time frame provided or color will greatly vary. 

• During your first shower you will notice brown coming off in the water, this is completely normal and neccesary. This is the cosmetic bronzer rinsing off, not your tan. You will want to rinse until your water runs completely clear. We suggest using your hands and running them across your body to make sure all the bronzer is off. 
• Make sure to rinse behind ears and tops of feet (these are commonly under rinsed areas)

• You are able to use body wash after the Standard 8 hour solution after your water has ran clear. Avoid body washes with SLS Sulfates as well as Dove and Olay. We highly suggest using the PT Cleanse Mositurizing Body Wash as it is specifically formulated for our solution. 
• If you opted for Rapid solution avoid using body wash until 2nd shower (at least 12 hours after session) 
• With Rapid it will appear almost all of your color has gone away. This is just the bronzer being removed. Your tan will continue to develop over the next 24 hours. 

Follow the Golden Rule: If it feels scratchy or abrasive on your palm, DO NOT use it on your body!

Bar Soaps and Drug store body washes can alter the color of your tan (brassy/orangey) as well as fade your tan prematurly.  Avoid anything with SLS Sulfates, Dove or Olay and anything meant to exfoliate or "resurface" the skin. 

Using PT Cleanse, a hemp seed and aloe based body wash, you will add extra days to your tan and hydrate plus cleanse your skin while in the shower. 

Regaurdless if you are drying your  skin off after showering or after swimming, always make sure to pat dry. Scrubbing dry can remove your tan. 

Keeping your skin moisturized is the most important aspect of a long lasting tan with the most natural fade. 

The more natural the moisturizer is, the better. 

• Avoid moisturizers with exfoliations, mineral oil, Petrolatum and high levels of alcohol. 
• We have two options for moisturizers that we reccomend, Renew by PT is a  99% Natural body butter and perfect for dryer skin or those who aren't great about moisturizing consistently. The formula provides 24 hour moisture with no greasy feeling. 
• We also reccomend Hydrate by PT which is a natural oil based body lotion enriched with over 8 natural oils including hemp seed oil. This is perfect for a soft, silky finish and is very light weight but packed full of moisture. This option is best for normal to oily skin. When using Perfect Tan Mositurizers, once per day is plenty. 
• If using a non-professional moisturizer, you will still need to avoid the ingredients above or it will take your tan off within 2-3 days. You will need to moisturize 3-4 times per day for equivilent moisture. 

Faces tend to fade quicker as well as areas that face constant friction. We have a Perfect Tan multi use tanning lotion available that is streak free, easy to apply and contains our solution for a perfect color match. 

We suggest beggining to apply this in high friction areas such as in elebow bends, backs of knees, between the girls on day 3. Just a small little pea size amount will stop fading before it even starts. It isn't needed to apply every day. We typically apply to these areas every other day to get bonus days out of each tan. 

This extender is extremely clean and able to be used on your face to replace color. For extending the face, it is best to wash your face at night, apply a thin layer of extender and go to bed. When you get up in the morning rinse your face and it will be right back to the color it was after being sprayed. This tanning lotion can also be used all over as a self tanner and contains the same color formula as our solutions. 

*Please avoid applying drug store lotions with DHA such as Jergans Daily Glow. This will severly alter the color of your tan and dry your skin out. You will be better off just moisturizing and following the other tips. 

Spray Tans DO NOT protect you from the sun. 

• Never use Spray on Sunscreen with a spray tan. Majority have mineral oil bases and will strip the spray tan off. 
• Do Use Water Resistant, Lotion Sunscreen. 
• 80 Minute water resistant is highly suggested. Our favorite is the Salon Quality, Australian Gold Sunscreen. 
• When going swimming in chlorine, salt water or fresh water, AG Sunscreen will create a barrier between your tan and the elements. 
• Make sure to apply the SPF 20 minutes before entering the water. Avoid soaking for long periods. You never want to get to the pruney point. 
• If you are consistently in the water you will need to pat dry and re-apply every 30 minutes. It is best to air dry every 15-20 minutes. 
• Pro-Tip: If you have a shower or clean water source available it is best to do a quick rinse after you have been in the water so the pool chemicals/ salt water dont just sit on the skin and cause dryness. 

Applying Finish powder  in high friction areas such as under sports bras, insides of elbows, behind knees and in between thighs/ breasts can help extend your tan tremendously with regular workouts. 

Avoid Saunas.