How long does a spray tan take?
In a rush? Getting a spray tan in a beauty salon takes less than an hour from start to finish, which means you can book yourself in for a luscious treatment during your lunch hour and head back to work looking bronzed and body beautiful.
The actual spray on tan itself takes just ten minutes, however, there are a few pre-tan tasks that can take a few minutes to complete before the treatment begins. Firstly it is wise to add some barrier cream to the areas of the body that you do not want to tan too much. Key areas include the hands, feet, eyebrows, knees and elbows. Prior to heading in to the salon you may also want to make sure that you've removed any hair on your legs, underarms and bikini area. You should do this at least 24 hours in advance. Don't wear any deodorant or apply moisturiser to your body prior to walking into the tanning booth because this stops the spray tan solution from adhering to the skin's surface.
Once the fake tan solution has been applied it will take about 10 to 15 minutes for the product to dry. Make sure that you do not put your clothes back on before the sunless tanning solution has dried completely because your garments could create marks and dark patches on your skin. After that you can make your way back to work, head home, get on with the shopping or pick the kids up from school.
After four hours you should be able to wash the guide colour off in the shower. Follow this up with a little moisturiser because it will help to prolong your tan and add extra hydration to the dermis. The great thing is that your fake tan should last for at least a week if you care for it properly and apply top up products and mists. Designed to be used on the face and hands, these lotions are ideal if you want to ensure that your tan lasts for as long as possible.
So how long does a spray tan take? The preparation takes about 10 minutes, the treatment itself takes 10 minutes and the final drying session takes 10 minutes! What more could you ask for? A superb treatment that's quick, affordable and guaranteed to leave you with flawless, sun kissed skin.