Illusions Salon And Spa

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Pre Tan Prep

  1. Hair & Nails: Any hair removal you plan to do must be done as a first step meaning if you shave start there if you wax get waxed first. Also, it is preferable that you get your Nails done prior to getting your tan. You can get them done afterward but it is not the order we recommend.
  2. Exfoliate: For the best results you should exfoliate sometime in the 24 hours before your appointment. Exfoliating means using either a scrub or scrubby gloves to lightly massage every inch of your body from head to toe. Pay special attention to your knees, elbows, inside of knees and elbows, between breasts, neck, ankles, tops of feet, and armpits. Your skin must be clean when you come in that means no lotion or leave on body product for 4 hours before you come in. If you exfoliate more than 4 hours before it is ok to moisturize after. The exception is for products for your face, it is ok to wear face moisturizer and most makeup to your appointment.
  3. What to Bring: Women can wear anything from nothing to shorts and a tank top during their tan and about 95% of women go nude or wear a thong. Choose what to wear during the tan based on the tan lines it will leave. Our tanning solution washes out of most fabrics. Men must wear bottoms that cover their genitalia.
  4. You should bring clothes to wear afterward that are dark in color and either loose or stretchy. Anything that is tight enough to indent the skin is a no no. Women who do not wear a bra during the tan must wait for 2 hours to put it back on. Also there is no wearing tight socks after and feet cannot sweat so keep that in mind when choosing footwear. After 2 hours you can put a bra on and change into other tighter clothing if you like, but white is not recommended until after your first shower.