Airbrush tanning preparation

Everything you need to know before and after your appointment.

Following these guidelines helps ensure your tan develops evenly, lasts beautifully, and fades seamlessly.

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Please shave or wax at least 24 hours before your appointment.

1

Shaving & Waxing

Exfoliate 24–48 hours beforehand, paying extra attention to dry areas like the neck, underarms, knees, elbows, and ankles. We recommend using a kessa exfoliating glove for the smoothest application possible.

2

Exfoliating

Manicures and pedicures are absolutely fine before your appointment. Our protective barrier helps prevent color transfer, even on lighter nail shades.

3

Manicures & Pedicures

Arrive with completely clean skin and avoid wearing:

  • Makeup

  • Lotion

  • Body oil

  • Deodorant

  • Perfume

4

Avoid these products

What to wear to your appointment at CocoGlow

Please wear dark, loose-fitting clothing to avoid rubbing or transferring the bronzer while your tan develops.

We recommend:

  • Loose tops

  • Long sleeves

  • Loose pants or sweatpants

  • Slip-on shoes

Please avoid:

  • Tight leggings and sports bras

  • Jeans

  • Tight bras or fitted tops

  • Tight fitting shoes and socks

  • Anything that may make you overheat or sweat profusely after your appointment

We also recommend removing jewelry and tying your hair up off your shoulders before your appointment.

Don’t worry, we have plenty of hair ties for you in the studio!

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT

Avoid water, sweating, and moisture for at least 8 hours while your tan develops.

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2

Stay dry

Avoid tight clothing

Wear loose-fitting clothing until after your first rinse to help prevent uneven fading or marks.

Please avoid workouts, excessive heat, or anything that may cause sweating for 24 hours after your initial rinse.

3

Limit sweating

To extend the life of your tan, avoid products and activities that exfoliate the skin, including:

  • Scrubs

  • Waxing

  • Bandages or adhesive removal

  • Nail polish remover

  • Pat your body dry after a shower instead of rubbing

4

Avoid exfoliation

Your Questions, Answered

  • Most tans last between 7–10 days with proper preparation and aftercare.

  • No. Every tan at CocoGlow is customized to your skin tone and undertones to create a seamless, natural-looking finish.

  • Yes. We simply recommend completing all nail appointments before your spray tan.

  • Please avoid arriving with makeup, lotion, deodorant, body oils, or perfume on the skin.

  • Your artist will recommend the ideal rinse time based on your customized tan, but most clients should wait anywhere from 1 - 8 hours before showering depending on the solution type.


  • We recommend avoiding workouts or sweating for 24 hours after your first rinse to help your tan develop and wear evenly.

  • Some bronzer transfer during the development period is normal, which is why we recommend wearing dark, loose-fitting clothing after your appointment. The cosmetic bronzer rinses away during your first shower.

  • Daily hydration and gentle skincare help extend the life of your tan and support a more even fade over time.