Most common question ever! (Thanks Ross)

Solutions have come such a long way since they were first introduced and clients no longer see that “orange” look. There are two main factors that can cause the orange undertones that you see with spray tanning.

First is too much DHA applied to your skin. Either there were too many applications or too high a concentration of DHA in a single application.

Also wearing the solution for longer than the recommended/given time allotment may result in over-saturation of DHA or bronzers may contribute to a “copperish tone”.

We’ll discuss post-tan care during your tan so you’ll have a natural looking tan.

There are a number of factors that determine how long a tan will last. Preparation and aftercare are very important if you want to extend the life of your spray tan. This means exfoliating beforehand and moisturizing afterward. Depending on your skin type and how each solution reacts with your skin your tan can last anywhere from 7-10 days on average.

It is best to use exfoliators and body washes that are specially customized for spray tan preparation, as they will not contain any oils or moisturizers, and so will not stop the tanning solution from getting through and creating a barrier.

For the maximum result, shower and exfoliate the skin before your appointment. The spray tanning solution affects only the dead skin cells. Your skin has a buildup of dead skin cells on top of it. The thicker the layer, the sooner it will fade. If you exfoliate, the layer will be very shallow, and it will take days for your skin to "build up" - so your tan will last longer!

Make sure your skin is free of perfumes, lotions, oils, deodorants, gels, or any product on the skin that would create a barrier or cause the tan to develop unevenly. We have products at our studio for our clients to purchase at additional cost if they are coming from work etc and have some of these products on the skin.

You may wear whatever you feel comfortable in - whether you wear nothing, underwear, thong bottoms, or a swimsuit; it is completely up to you. Our solution washes out of your clothing so there is no need to worry about damaging clothing.

You may also want to take into account the clothing that you will be wearing over the next few days. Think about the styles of clothing that you will be wearing for your special occasion or your vacation to determine where you do or don't want tan lines. Men are required to wear some sort of shorts.

After your tan, wear loose, dark, and preferably cotton clothing. Your tan will be dry but there may be residue on your body (the hairs on your arms for example). It is best to wear clothes and shoes as loose as possible, to make sure nothing rubs off. Ensure any clothing that is worn immediately after the application of the tan is dark in color to prevent the risk of staining it. Our solution is water soluble so any residue will wash out of your clothing.

YYZ Tanning will provide you with the best way to avoid any potential transfer to clothing, direct recommendations will be given during your service to make this a non-transfer tan.

The actual custom spray tanning process only takes about 5-10 minutes. You can expect to be at our salon for approximately 30 minutes, including filling out our client profile (first-time clients) undressing, having the spray tan applied, drying, and re-dressing.

No! Spray tan solution doesn't have any kind of sunblock in it. If you are going out in the sun, put on sunblock.

Sunscreen also acts as a barrier against chlorine/salt water. Use sunscreen directly before you go in the water and rinse off when finished. When getting out of the water, be sure to PAT DRY with a towel! Do not rub the skin as this can rub off the spray tan.

Hot tubs are not recommended during the duration of the spray tan and minimal water exposure helps prolong the tan as well.