Spray Tanning

Everything you need to know

Experience your sun-kissed glow all year round without the harmful effects of UV Sun Exposure! Spray Tanning is a safe and efficient way to achieve a beautiful bronze tan.

We use Naked Tan, and here is why!

Free of sulphates (SLS and SLES), parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban.

All Naked Tan products are made from naturally derived ingredients. We believe in the importance of putting clean products on your body’s biggest organ!

No need to fret vegan babes! None of the range include animal products. You can sleep easy knowing you can have perfect skin, without compromising your values.

Naked Tan is Australian made and owned.

Naked Tan is a clean beauty brand, using no nasty little ingredients, unlike a lot of other tanning brands products. These are SLS and SLES. Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) Parabens. PEGs, Retinol, and mineral oils.

Our Spray Tanning

At The Beauty Room Airlie Beach, we have a variety of different tan shades to suit our clients. Which one is best for you will be discussed during your consultation. We have a range from the perfect natural Bride look to Exotic and dark. However, achieving that perfect, even, and long-lasting tan is down to YOUR prep and aftercare! So please, spend the time to read the Pre-Care and After-Care information about Spray Tanning below to ensure you achieve the best results possible!

Appointments

Express 2 Hour Development Time $50

Please allow 20-30 minutes for appointment time.

Your initial appointment will begin with a consultation to ensure we are aware of any contraindications or medications that may affect your treatment.

Please ensure you have followed all of the Pre-care prior to your appointment.

You can book online here and select a date and time that is convenient for you. If your preferred date or time does not show, please add yourself to our waitlist and we will contact you if that time does become available. Alternatively, you can call our friendly team on 0448 160 702.

Please note we do take down card details at the time of booking. However, payment will be made on the day after your appointment has taken place, we accept card or cash.

Please note any cancellations/ changes made within 24 hours of your appointment does incur a $50 fee. Any no-shows/ cancellations made within 2 hours of your scheduled appointment time will result in 100% of the total service cost being charged.

Please contact our team on 0448 160 702 if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.

Spray Tanning is regularly booked with a Lash Lift & Tint | Lash Extensions

Pre-care

If you usually suffer from dry skin or have any areas of dryness, moisturise daily leading up to the tan to ensure the dryness has cleared up as much as possible. However, it is very important NOT to apply any moisturisers within 24 hours of having the tan. Moisturisers will create a barrier between the skin and the tan and prevent it from sticking, meaning you can have uneven results.

Please ensure that any hair removal has been done 24 hours prior to the tan. This ensures that your pores have had enough time to close, helping achieve an even result. Any shaving or waxing done after the tan will also pull the product off with it!

A full body exfoliation is vital to be done 24 hours prior to the tan. This helps give a deep clean to the skin, remove any dead skin cells or flakey skin, and will provide a smooth even surface for your tan to be applied to, promoting an even coverage and a longer-lasting tan.

DO NOT apply any deodorants or perfumes on the day of your tanning appointment. This is extremely important! If you are wearing any deodorants or perfumes, the ingredients in those react with those in the tanning solution, causing it to turn green!

DO NOT apply any moisturises, including on the face for the reasons mentioned above. It will create a barrier between the skin and the tan and prevent it from sticking, meaning you can have uneven results.

Showering should be done 4-5 hours prior to your appointment. Showering too close to your tan can result in the pH of your skin being off, resulting in your tan not developing properly and leaving pitted pours.

Please ensure you arrive make-up and jewellery free and wearing dark, loose-fitted clothing (a baggy t-shirt dress is usually best) and loose or slip-on shoes. If you do get any tan on your clothing, it does usually wash out easily, however, dark clothing is still recommended.

You will be provided with all the garments needed for your tan and your technician will ensure you have followed all the steps above before starting and run you through all the aftercare steps before you leave, as well as tips on how to maintain your tan for as long as possible.

Aftercare

Whilst your tan is developing, please avoid sitting on any light fabric seats or furniture and avoid sitting on leather. Please also try to be in an environment where sweating is kept to a minimum.

Depending on which brand and type of tan you have had, depends on your development time. Your technician will confirm this with you before you leave your appointment.

Your initial shower should be a RINSE only. DO NOT use any shower gels, soaps, shampoos or any products during your first shower and ensure you dry yourself carefully. Any showers after this initial one (no sooner than in 8 hours time), can be as normal (using shower creams, gels, etc).

During your initial shower, do not worry about the amount of product rinsing off your skin. All tanning products have a bronzing agent, that allows the technicians (or yourself if have done a self-tan in the past) to see where you have applied the product to. This is what you see rinsing off in the shower. The tanning agent is still on your skin and will continue to develop further after your initial shower. So also, don’t worry if you don’t feel ‘bronzed enough’, in a further 8 hours’ time, your tan will have developed further (even though you have had your initial rinse).

DO NOT wear any tight-fitting clothing (eg leggings) until at least 8 hours after your spray tan and avoid exercising or heavy sweating during this time also. Your tan can still develop for 8 hours after your initial spray! Even if you have been told you can shower after 2 hours.

DO NOT shave, wax, or exfoliate after tanning, as these actions will also remove the tan!

You can moisturise 24 hours after getting your tan to maintain a longer-lasting tan.

*Brides and Bridesmaids – Once your tan is developed, please avoid moisturising until after the wedding to ensure no running of the tan. Please contact our team to determine the best timing based on the date of your wedding and when best to receive your tan.

Drink plenty of water – the more hydrated your body is, the more hydrated your skin is, resulting in a longer-lasting tan.

Long exposure to water (swimming, salt water, hot baths) can reduce and fade your tan.

Once you are ready to remove your tan or it has started to be patchy/fade, a full body exfoliation, will remove the tan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typically, a Spray Tan can last 7-10 days. The longevity can vary based on skin types, climate conditions, aftercare, and also preparation prior to getting the tan. Please refer to the Pre-care and aftercare to ensure your tan lasts as long as possible.
You can get a Spray Tan as frequently as you like, usually clients wait at least 2 weeks in between. It is vital to ensure any previous tan has been removed and you have completed all of the pre-care steps to ensure an even long-lasting application.
Please refer to our ‘Pre-Care’ section for everything to do to prepare your skin prior to a Spray Tan to ensure an even and long-lasting result.

Please refer to our ‘Aftercare’ section for everything to do after a tan and to ensure results last as long as possible.

Spray Tanning is considered safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding, as the DHA in tanning products doesn’t absorb past the first layer of skin. If you are concerned, please consult with a doctor beforehand.

Yes, you can. Please let us know if you are breastfeeding, we will leave some protective jelly to apply over the nipples prior to your tan. Alternatively, you may wear ‘shields/covers’ or a bra if you would rather.

No, Spray Tanning does not protect you from UV Rays. You should still use sunscreen whilst exposed to the sun.

You can swim whilst wearing a Spray Tan, however, time in Chlorine and saltwater can shorten the life of a Spray Tan. It is recommended to avoid swimming where possible and moisturise afterward in order to maintain your tan. Please mention to one of our team if you plan on swimming as we may have a more ‘water-resistant’ tan option for you.
When you initially receive your tan, you may find some of the excess rubs off onto your clothes, this does usually wash out. Wearing loose, dark-coloured clothing can help minimise noticeable marks.

Prior to your appointment, our team will run through a series of questions to find out which tan shade is best for your desired outcome.

During your initial shower, do not worry about the amount of product rinsing off your skin. All tanning products have a bronzing agent, that allows the technicians (or yourself if have done a self-tan in the past) to see where you have applied the product to. This is what you see rinsing off in the shower. The tanning agent is still on your skin and will continue to develop further after your initial shower. So also, don’t worry if you don’t feel ‘bronzed enough’, in a further 8 hours’ time, your tan will have developed further (even though you have had your initial rinse).
If you heavily sweat whilst your tan is processing it can cause an uneven, blotchy tan. During your processing time please ensure you are wearing loose baggy clothing and stay as cool as possible, perhaps remaining indoors to avoid hotter temperatures. Usually laying down or sitting is the best thing to do while waiting.
Once you are ready to remove your tan or it has started to be patchy/fade, a full body exfoliation will remove the tan.

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