how long do you have to wait to get wet after a spray tan?
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We recommend waiting at least 4-8 hours after your spray tan before you shower for the first time, but don't wait more than 24 hours. When you shower for the first time after getting a spray tan, you'll probably see some golden glow wash down the drain, but don't worry!
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Regardless of whether you're sunbathing or tanning in a sunbed, you should wait at least 2-3 hours to shower if you're using a tanning accelerator or bronzer.
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Avoid showering until the tingle effect has subsided. If your tingle includes bronzers, you should wait 4-6 hours so that your tan can fully develop before bathing.
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“You can exfoliate immediately before having a spray tan if the correct [oil-free] product is used.” Remember not to wear anything on your skin for your tanning appointment. “Avoid wearing any perfume, creams, lotions, deodorant, and make-up to your spray tan appointment, a clean canvas is always best,” Pradas said.
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Wait six to eight hours after spray tanning before applying foundation. The moisture in the makeup can cause splotching, ruining your tan or creating a noticeably uneven effect.
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Moisturise dry areas To keep the drier areas from going patchy, make sure you moisturise all over and pay extra special attention to these problem areas. Try to leave the moisturiser to sink in for at least half an hour before applying fake tan.
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Spray Tan Tip 2: Don't Shower Right Before Your Session As your pores seal, the solution gets trapped and you end up with visible tanning marks. Showering the same day is fine, just be sure to do it at least four hours before your appointment.
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You should wait 1-2 weeks after a laser hair removal treatment session before using fake tan. It is highly recommended, as would also be advised by your dermatologist to wait at least 1-2 weeks after a hair removal laser treatment session before using fake tan.
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The bottom line is that if you're using any sort of self-tanner or tanning lotion with a bronzer in it, you want to wait 2-3 hours after application, or your tanning session, before you shower. This will ensure that the bronzers and self-tanners have adequate time to work, and will have fully set on the skin.
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Because it takes up to 8 hours for your tan to be fully developed, regardless on when you wash the bronzer off, we suggest after your spray tan you don't moisturise until you reach the 8 hour mark. This ensures your tan to brown up nicely without any barrier inhibiting it working to its fullest potential.
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As for after the tattoo, you will want to wait two weeks to a month before getting spray tanned or wearing self tanner over the tattoo. This will give time for the tattoo to fully heal and nix the chance of developing an infection.
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When Should You Moisturize After a Spray Tan? Because the tanning solution takes a little while to develop, you shouldn't start moisturizing until after your first shower, which should be at least eight hours after your tan but no more than 24 hours later.
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Although the average spray tan is advertised to last up to 10 days, it really depends on how dark you're trying to go. For example: Lighter shades may last up to five days. Medium shades typically lasts seven or eight days.
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How Long Do I Need to Wait? If you're dead-set on permanent color, you'll have to sit on your hands for some time. At a bare minimum, you must wait seven days and at least one shampooing, but your stylist may recommend waiting at least two weeks before applying color.
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It is suggested that you wait 36- 48 hours in between each session to allow your tan to fully develop in between visits. You can build up your tan by gradually increasing indoor tan-time and tanning two to three times a week. Once you have a tan, you can maintain it by tanning one or two times a week.
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Knock down the splatter texture As soon as the wet shine disappears from the first area you sprayed—usually after 10 to 15 minutes—get moving.
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You must wait at least six hours after your appointment to take a shower. This gives your skin ample time to absorb the solution and ensure an even shade. There are some newer products on the market that allow you to shower sooner with the same great results (ask your salon if they carry it).