Spray Tan

Former Member

I'm having a spray tan today and I haven't a clue what to expect!

I know I need to exfoliate beforehand and someone said not to shave 48 hours before, is that true?

Is there anything else I should/shouldn't do?

Thanks.

Former Member

I had it done. Can someone please tell me that I won't be as dark or orange once I have had a bath and that it will even out a little!? :nervous:

Former Member

Nope you should be fine after a shower

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Glittery wrote: »

Nope you should be fine after a shower

Thank God! She missed a bit on my face! So I am brown with a white bit where my fringe is, good job it can be covered but I am hoping a bit of make up will make it less obvious.

Former Member

It just (literally) washes off onto a flannel or something in the shower - don't worry!

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Panic over! I've had a bath and it now looks lovely! Bring on the holiday!

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what are you planning to do about shaving your legs before you go/when you're on holiday?
i'm in a bit of a panic, cos shaving will take the tan off, but reluctant to get a wax as i can't stand the thought of growing the hair before!
what do you think?

Former Member

I'm just going to have to go ahead and shave. I probably will Friday morning when I will be out for the day properly. I think I read somewhere that if you use a clean sharp razor it shouldn't affect it as much. There isn't really much you can do I don't think

Former Member

I really don't understand it right. You're going away (I presume abroad) for what, at least a week right. It's June and it's going to be decent weather and you will tan.

Why get a fake tan before and not let yourself tan naturely on your hols?

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*Ashley* wrote: »

I really don't understand it right. You're going away (I presume abroad) for what, at least a week right. It's June and it's going to be decent weather and you will tan.

Why get a fake tan before and not let yourself tan naturely on your hols?

Because I burn. I don't tan, and if I did it would take forever. I want to feel confident when I wear a bikini for once.

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*Ashley* wrote: »

I really don't understand it right. You're going away (I presume abroad) for what, at least a week right. It's June and it's going to be decent weather and you will tan.

Why get a fake tan before and not let yourself tan naturely on your hols?

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I'm pretty pale and I always fake tan before I go on holiday. That way I'm less luminous on the beach when I arrive and I can slap on the factor 30 and avoid chemotherapy without people mistaking me for a lightbulb.

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Butterflykisses wrote: »

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I'm pretty pale and I always fake tan before I go on holiday. That way I'm less luminous on the beach when I arrive and I can slap on the factor 30 and avoid chemotherapy without people mistaking me for a lightbulb.

I do the same I really don't tan easily so get a spray tan done. I'd rather spend £30 on a spray tan than use the sunbeds for a few weeks before hand and damage my skin!

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*Ashley* wrote: »

I really don't understand it right. You're going away (I presume abroad) for what, at least a week right. It's June and it's going to be decent weather and you will tan.

Why get a fake tan before and not let yourself tan naturely on your hols?

Some people don't have the inbetween. Some of us are fortunate enough to go straight from ghost to beetroot in a matter of hours.

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ive seen some people turn orange and others look great

Former Member

Don't have baths have showers.

The bath makes it come off quicker.

And moisturise your whole body every day

Former Member

How long do spray tans normally last then?

Former Member

2 weeks ish.


Depends on your skin and how you look after it.

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They generally last 7-11 days depending on if you moiusturise etc.