Tanning
Salons and spas offer an array of airbrush tanning choices and many come on
site which is so helpful for the week before your wedding! Here are a few tips
for you before you go out in the airbrush tanning world before the big day. Merci beaucoup for viewing www.LeftBankBridal.com
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TIP # 1 Before you go, exfoliate super well. Using
a salt or sugar scrub and pumice stone (for your feet) scrub your skin to
remove any dead skin especially around your feet, ankles and heels. Dry skin will absorb the color differently and
makes the tan look uneven. You will also want to shave your legs prior to your
tan a solid 8 hours prior to the airbrush tan. Avoid wearing moisturizer and
makeup as it can act as a barrier to the solution. Plan your undergarments accordingly. The
solution will get all over your undergarments, so wear an old swim suit or plan
to go nude, if you’re comfortable with that.
TIP # 2 Give yourself plenty of time to dry after
the spray session. Make sure the solution is dry before putting your clothes
back on. Any wiping or rubbing clothes on the wet solution will compromise your
tan. Also, if you are driving, place a
towel down on the seat and avoid working out and perspiring….I speak from
experience here! The typical time to allow is approximately 30 minutes.
TIP #3 Plan your day to allow 8-10 hours afterward
of no showering or tight-fitting clothes. We recommend getting a pedicure
before getting an airbrush tan. As
time wears on so will your tan. You will gradually fade each day, so I suggest
getting your tan 2-3 days before your event and not using any products or soaps
that will scrub away your skin/tan. Going
for a wedding gown fitting? Plan on
getting your tan at least 3 days prior so nothing rubs off on your gown. Chlorine in swimming pools and hot tubs can
remove and definitely shorten the longevity of your tan, so avoid that!
TIP #4 Always do a practice run at least a month
before your wedding to decide on the right shade and get to know the technician
that is spraying you. Try a tan before for
your bachelorette bash as a trial run to make sure it’s right for you. A typical tan lasts 7-10 days depending upon
skin type, activity level and maintenance such as moisturizing daily. Shop around and call a few different places. There are new organic formulas that are now unscented...thank goodness for that!
TIP # 5 In
case of emergency: lemon juice, exfoliants and soaking/scrubbing will take it
down a notch. That’s why it’s best to
test before your big day! These are just the basics but be sure to
ask an experienced technician the do’s and don’ts too!
