Education & Protocol
How a spray tan works, how to prepare for one and how to make it last, in plain English. These are the posts Jana sends clients to when they ask the good questions, and every step comes with the reason behind it.
6 storiesWritten by Jana
Know the reason, keep the tan
Most of what clients ask us is the same handful of questions in different clothes: when to exfoliate, how long to wait before the first rinse, what is fine to wear home. We have been answering them since 2007, and the answers hold up best when you know the reason behind them.
So each story here explains the why as well as the what. Read them in any order, or begin with aftercare and let the rest follow. By the third one the routine tends to feel less like a list of rules and more like common sense.
The stories behind a tan that lasts
New to spray tanning, or just want your next one to go further? Begin with aftercare, then read on in any order.
Begin with this one His First Spray Tan: A Wedding Weekend, Planned A first spray tan for men, told through one wedding weekend: will it look fake, when to book, and what happens in the room.
Read the story →
02Keeping Your Spray Tan Flawless with Aftercare for Spray TanningAftercare tips that keep a spray tan even: what to do, what to avoid, and why those first days matter.By Jana4 min read
03What to Wear After a Spray Tan. And What to AvoidWhat to wear in the hours after your spray tan, and what to avoid, so the color develops evenly and lasts.By Jana7 min read
04How to Prepare for a Spray Tan in Santa CruzHow to prepare for a spray tan: when to exfoliate, what to leave off your skin, what to wear and how to time your appointment.By Jana5 min read
05Book Your Luxury Spray Tan Online Easily - The Art of Precision BronzingBooking a spray tan online should feel as seamless as the tan itself: choose your service, pick a time and arrive prepared.By Jana5 min read
06The Real Benefits of a Professional Spray TanWhat a professional spray tan really does, told through a long month, a sister's fortieth in Capitola Village and twenty minutes in the studio.By Jana6 min read Three habits every post comes back to
If you only have a minute before your appointment, this is the heart of it. The stories above fill in the why.
- 01
Before you come in
Exfoliate with exfoliating gloves whenever you shower, including the day of your tan, and shave or wax at least a day ahead. Then arrive with clean, dry skin: no product, no deodorant, no makeup, no lotion and no oil.
The day-of checklist → - 02
Your rinse time
Jana gives you your exact time before you leave. Rapid Development and Unity NR rinse at 2, 4 or 6 hours; Bronze Organics, Classic Bronze and Ultra Dark at 8 to 12 hours.
Compare the formulas → - 03
The days after
Your tan is fully developed at about 24 hours, so the swim waits until then; after that, swim as much as you like. After that, a hydrating lotion every day and sunscreen outdoors keep it even.
The Bronze Protocol →
You can see Jana's skill in the details: my wrists and ankles looked seamless, with no blotches or uneven spots. The finish looked like my own skin, just warmer.
Know the reason behind each step, and the tan almost looks after itself.
You've done the reading. Jana does the rest.
Every tan is applied by Jana herself, with the formula and depth chosen for your skin. Online booking closes 12 hours before an appointment.
