24 HOURS BEFORE APPOINTMENT
SHAVING & WAXING
Wax at least 1-2 days before your spray tan appointment. If shaving, use a fresh razor for best results.
BEAUTY APPOINTMENTS
Schedule facials, massages, and nail services at least 24 hours prior to your spray tan.
WHEN TO SHOWER
Shower, shave, and exfoliate at least 12 hours before your appointment. This allows your pores to close and helps prevent bronzers from settling in unwanted areas.
DON'T FORGET TO EXFOLIATE
Use one of our exfoliating mitts with a spray tan-safe scrub or Sunless Tan Remover to remove dead skin and any leftover self-tan. This will give your skin a fresh canvas for the best results.
We recommend using ERASE Self-Tan Remover or Exfoliate Coffee Detox Scrub
Be extra prepared and grab a Signature Prep Kit before your tan
SOAPS MATTER
Avoid bar soaps and cream-based body washes (such as Dove, Olay, Aveeno, Bath & Body Works). These products leave a residue that can block your tan from developing. Instead, use a spray tan-safe body wash and body butter leading up to your appointment for best color development.
DON'T APPLY PRODUCTS
On the day of your spray tan (and after your prep shower), do not apply any products to your skin—this includes lotions, deodorants, perfumes, and body oils. These can interfere with your tan’s development.
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 provided at the time of booking.
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 wet nose 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.
*Signature Tan: Rinse in 8-12 hours after your appointment
*Quick-Rinse Tan: Rinse in 2-6 Hours depending on what your technician recommends
MOISTURIZE
Wait 12-24 hours after your appointment before you start to moisturize your tan. The tan can take a full 12-24 hours to completely develop and any products applied to the skin before the waiting period can stop the developing process.
MAINTAIN YOUR GLOW
MOISTURIZE
Keep your skin hydrated with a spray tan-safe lotion morning and night. The more moisturized your skin, the longer your tan will last and the more evenly it will fade. Dry skin can cause the tan to crack and fade unevenly, leaving that "snakeskin" look.
We recommend using Whipped Body Butter
SHOWERING POST TAN
When you shower, use lukewarm water, not hot, as hot water can strip the tan. To extend the life of your spray tan, always use a body wash that is free from parabens, sulfates, mineral oils, artificial coatings, and drying alcohols. These ingredients can break down your tan and cause it to fade more quickly.
We recommend using Lather Body Wash
Grab everything you need post tan with our Essentials Bundle
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.
We recommend using Extend Lotion
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.