HEALTH CONDITIONS

Please advise us of any health conditions, allergies or injuries which can affect the development or outcome of your spray tan application.

LATE POLICY

Please arrive on time to your appointments.

Out of respect to clients following your appointment and our desire to run on time for all appointments, late arrivals will still finish on time so as not to inconvenience and delay the next competitor. If you are more than 15 minutes late we may decline your appointment due to the affect it will have to the subsequent bookings after yours. Please be aware that arriving late, will not only reduce your tanning session time but also the effectiveness of your competition spray tan.

PRICE ALTERATION

We reserve the right to alter prices without prior notice.

CHILDREN

Please understand that we cannot accommodate children in our tanning/treatment room and children must be supervised by another adult during your treatment time.

PATCH TESTING

Patch testing required for clients who have never been spray tanned. It is recommended you have a patch test to see whether you have any reaction to the ingredients in the spray tan solution.

PERSONAL ITEMS

Please ensure you retrieve all your personal items before leaving the premises as we cannot be held responsible for lost items.

Tan preparation information

Before your competition spray tan

Please avoid any spray tans or use self-tanners at least 14 days prior to your appointment as this can lead to an uneven colour/result.

Please also be mindful of tan lines. Tan lines from sunbaking can range from subtle to obvious. Although tan lines can be minimised through spray tanning some can be unavoidable. Depending on the style of your competition bikini, trunks etc these tan lines may still be visible so it would be best to minimise or avoid sunbaking altogether prior to your competition.

· For cleansing your skin : We recommend - Sukin Botanical Body Wash or the Sukin Skin Relief Body wash (if you have sensitive skin) 

· For exfoliating your skin: We recommend - Sukin Body Scrub (any type)

· For moisturising your skin : We recommend - Sukin Hydrating body lotion or Sukin Sensitive Soothing Body Lotion (if you have sensitive skin)

***Please avoid using commercially available body washes/shower gels/exfoliating scrubs/moisturisers such as Nivea, Dove, Garnier etc. If you are unsure, please check with us***

7 days prior to your spray tan appointment

For 7 consecutive days prior to your spray tan:

Shower, cleanse, exfoliate and moisturise using the recommended products

For best results:

● Exfoliate with exfoliating gloves and scrub - exfoliate your entire body paying particular attention to drier areas of the skin – ie. knees, elbows, feet/ankles, around the belly button, back of shoulders, especially in between your shoulder blades and in between your chest .

● The exfoliating motion itself should NOT be a harsh scrub but a gentle rub in the areas outlined otherwise you may cause a rash/redness to the skin.

●Moisturise whilst skin is still moist after showering

ON THE DAY OF YOUR BASE TAN APPOINTMENT:

●DO NOT exfoliate

●DO NOT moisturise

WAXING/SHAVING

Waxing should be done at least 3-5 days prior to your spray tan.

Shaving should be done 12-24 hours prior to your first tanning appointment.

Any sooner than these recommended times may leave the pores exposed, collecting the tan which can result in a ‘spotty’ look. (For males – shaving your face the day prior to tanning is fine). Every individual has different skin. You know your own body and its reactions. You do not need to wax/shave your entire body. If you regularly wax or shave, continue to do so for those same areas on your body.

NOTE: If you are someone who has NEVER waxed, please do not begin waxing in preparation for your competition tan. From our experience, there is a high chance if you are new to waxing, that your skin may become very irritated and you may develop a waxing rash that can compromise the appearance of your tan. Please continue to shave instead.

DEODORANT/ PERFUME/MOISTURISER

Please do not apply any moisturiser, deodorant, perfume or make up on the same day as your spray tan appointment, as these can affect the absorption and act as a barrier and can turn your spray tan green!

If you are using 48 hour antiperspirants/deodorants, you will need to stop using these two days prior to your first spray tan session as any residue from these products can discolour your tan.

If you feel sweaty or feel like your armpits smell, please purchase alcohol free baby wipes from Chemist Warehouse/My Chemist/Priceline etc.

NAILS – Males

Your fingernails and toenails may be discoloured from the overspray in your tanning session and can take some time (weeks, even months!!) to disappear. To minimise this from occurring, we highly recommend painting a clear nail varnish on your fingernails and toenails prior to your first spray tan session. A nail polish remover will easily remove the varnish after your comp.

MANICURES

Any manicures and pedicure appointments should be done prior to your tanning appointment. On the same day is fine, as long as it is before your first tanning appointment. If this is not possible, you will need to ensure no water comes into contact with your hands or feet/legs.

Females - if you are painting your nails white (this includes french nails) sometimes the overspray from the tan can change the colour of your varnish (even after applying a protective barrier cream to your nails prior to your spray tan application). It doesn't happen with all white nail polish (We don't know brands, etc) Just something to be mindful of.

LASER/IPL

IPL/Laser appointments should be scheduled approximately two weeks prior to or two weeks after your competition tans.

MAGNESIUM /ZINC/ MEDICATION

If you are taking magnesium (this includes magnesium spray) or zinc prior to your spray tanning appointments, please be advised that for some individuals the outcome of your spray tan can affect your body’s PH levels and result as a ‘green tinge’ on your body. Other supplements and medications can affect hormonal changes in the body and may also change the outcome of your tan. It is impossible for us to advise on when/if you should suspend these supplements prior to tanning as not everyone's result is impacted. Just something to be mindful of.

HAIR

Please wash your hair a day BEFORE your first spray tan appointment. If you do need to wash your hair in between spray tan appointments you will need to do this separately – ie over a sink/basin or visit a hair salon where they will be able to wash for you.

EXERCISE/SAUNA/STEAM ROOM

Do not swim, get wet, exercise or do any activity which would encourage you to perspire. Exercising excessively after being spray tanned can stop the spray tan developing in the area that you sweat. Walking, practicing your posing, etc is fine as long as you are not sweating!

PHOTOSHOOTS

Many competitors schedule photoshoots around their competitions. We strongly suggest you organise these shoots AFTER your competition. Your competition tan needs to develop and wearing tight clothing or pumping up prior to your shoot can compromise the result of your tan before you've even stepped on stage!

On the day of your FIRST spray tan application – BEFORE YOUR TANNING APPOINTMENT

If possible and NO less than 3 hours prior to your spray tan appointment, please shower to remove any dead skin, dirt, sweat, makeup, perfume, deodorant or moisturiser so as not to create a barrier between the tanning solution and your skin. The solution will not absorb properly if these are not removed from the skin.

Please do not exfoliate on the same day as your spray tan application.

Please do not apply any moisturiser, deodorant, perfume or make up on the same day as your spray tan and prior to your appointment, as these can affect the absorption and act as a barrier and can turn your spray tan green!

WHAT TO WEAR TO YOUR SPRAY TAN APPOINTMENT

*** This is a non-negotiable! ***

You must wear either one of the following to your spray tan appointment and to wear to bed:

Long, loose dark clothing – long pants (with drawstring if possible so it is loose around the hips) and a long sleeve top. These need to be very LOOSE and a cotton fabric (No silk or satin)

OR

THE DONZIE – tanning onesie designed by us is highly recommended to purchase.

3 sizes are available. The link to purchase one is here THE DONZIE — The Posing Locker

NO TANNING DRESSES, SKIRTS, CROP TOPS OR ANY TIGHT CLOTHING -  NON NEGOTIABLE

It is also important that your post comp tanning attire be freshly laundered and free from any deodorant and perfumes as this can transfer and rub onto your skin and turn those areas GREEN. 

It is important to wear long legs and long sleeve clothing or The Donzie to bed to avoid any possible finger print marks/smudges as much as possible. It is optional to wear socks or gloves on your hands to bed to avoid possible hand marks/prints on your body!. Do not wear a dress or sleep naked!

Please avoid bras and tight fitted clothing such as sports crop tops and socks on each day you are being tanned , as they can rub the tan off and leave unwanted marks during the development stage. No shoes! Sandals or thongs to be worn after your spray tan.

Excess spray tan residue can often attach/rub off on clothing; this will wash out of most fabrics except nylon, silk, wool, satin and lycra. White clothing will often become off-colour over time. Anything synthetic such as silk or rayon will need to be taken to the dry cleaners to be cleaned.

During your competition spray tan application

FEMALES: It is recommended that you are sprayed naked to avoid any spray tan lines.

MALES: Will need to wear a sock (please bring your own) especially if you are competing in a Body Building Division

Or we can provide you with a disposable g-string if you are competing in other divisions.

Men’s Physique divisions – you are able to be tanned in your underwear, g-string or sock.

After your FIRST spray tan appointment (Base tan application)

Please wear the recommended clothing you have worn to your appointment.

Please DO NOT apply perfume, moisturiser, deodorant, etc.

No exercises that cause excessive sweating after you have been tanned. Avoid baths, spas and swimming as this can interrupt the development of the tan and cause streaks and patchiness.

Avoid any water/liquid contact on the skin or this will remove the bronzer and may cause the final result to be uneven and smudged. This also means being careful when going to the toilet and also doing dishes, etc. If you do get in contact with liquid/water, don’t panic! Use a cotton wool or tissue and gently dab dry the area of skin.

If you do need to wash your hair in between spray tan appointments you will need to do this separately – ie over a sink/basin and NOT in the shower.

Avoid shaving or waxing following the spray tan application as this process removes the very top layer of the skin thus removing the tan in that area. If it is absolutely imperative that you need to shave, please use a new razor/shaver. Shaving can cause the tan to look patchy. 

Very important!

After sleeping in the solution overnight, PLEASE DO NOT SHOWER. If you shower off your base coat you risk being too light in colour for stage and we may not be able to tan you dark enough on competition day.

COMPETITION DAY  

Please wear the same clothing or THE DONZIE you have worn to your appointment/to bed to the competition venue or freshly laundered clothing as per the post tan appointment clothing requirements (no tight clothing or shoes). You will be able to change into your trunks/bikini/costume at the venue.

Wear thongs or slides

Silk/Satin Robe – ladies, once you have changed into your bikini after we have tanned you we recommend you opt for wearing a silk/satin robe over any other clothing to prevent your tan or final glaze/sheen from rubbing off.

Avoid any water/liquid contact on the skin. Water/liquid contact stops the tanning process immediately.

Once our team are at the venue, we may not be able to respond to phone calls and messages. We will be available at the venue for your convenience and you will find us adjacent to our Tan out of Tan banner backstage. 

The running times for your division can change right up until comp day. It is your responsibility to check with your federation and backstage staff on the day for the most up to date information for your division times.

TOP COAT TANNING AND TOUCH UPS

TOP COAT Competition Tan - Arrive to see us backstage at least 2 hours prior to your first division so we are able to tan you with ample time for you to dry if necessary.

It is YOUR responsibility to come and see us for any assistance with touch ups or additional tan application. We do not have the capacity or resources to come and find you .Please come see our team backstage.

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