Gold Coast Bridal Tanning Experts
The perfect bridal party tan.
Planning a wedding is stressful enough, your tan doesn't have to be!
We always recommend scheduling a trial tan at least 2+ weeks before your big day (perfect to before your hair/makeup trial, hens party or bridal shower).
What to know
We recommend booking a trial tan appointment at least 2 weeks prior to your wedding. This way you can test the colour and see how it wears, and ensure any remaining residue comes off in time before your event.
A great time for this is the hen’s party so you can see how you like the colour in photos.
Timing is the Name of the Game:
Timing is everything when it comes to spray tanning success. Book your spray tan session 1 -3 days before your wedding – it needs time to work its magic, and you want to wash off any extra solution to keep your dress stain-free.
Steer clear of piling up beauty treatments on the same day – your spray tan deserves its own spotlight. And make sure it comes after your dress fittings – you want the tan to complement your final bridal look, not the other way around.
When booking your final wedding day spray tan, we recommend doing this 48hrs in advance, so if it’s a Saturday wedding, book in for Thursday evening.
To make the most of your tan, you need to invest in a good exfoliation mitt, nourishing moisturiser and gradual tanner all of these are available from our Gold Coast salon.
One of the leading causes of a patchy tan is a lack of exfoliating and not moisturising well enough in the weeks leading up to the event. Tanning solution tends to hold onto dry skin more, so if you haven’t exfoliated, this skin is more likely to lift prematurely and as such, result in a patchy finish.
To help extend the life of your tan with a nice even finish, make sure you have a gradual tanner with you at all times. Not only do they have the added benefit of increased hydration but they’re perfect for adding depth to areas where the tan may start to lift.
If you are having a makeup trial, try to time this around your tan trial as well. This way the makeup artist can match the foundation to your tanned skin tone. Similarly, if you are buying the foundation your self.
The style of your dress is important. If you’re wearing a strapless or low back dress, ensure you scrub those harder to reach places and to be safe, avoid wearing a bra after your tan so that you don’t leave any bra strap marks in these areas.
To make the most of your tan, you need to invest in a good exfoliation mitt, nourishing moisturiser and gradual tanner all of these are available from our Gold Coast salon.
One of the leading causes of a patchy tan is a lack of exfoliating and not moisturising well enough in the weeks leading up to the event. Tanning solution tends to hold onto dry skin more, so if you haven’t exfoliated, this skin is more likely to lift prematurely and as such, result in a patchy finish.
To help extend the life of your tan with a nice even finish, make sure you have a gradual tanner with you at all times. Not only do they have the added benefit of increased hydration but they’re perfect for adding depth to areas where the tan may start to lift.
If you are having a makeup trial, try to time this around your tan trial as well. This way the makeup artist can match the foundation to your tanned skin tone. Similarly, if you are buying the foundation your self.
The style of your dress is important. If you’re wearing a strapless or low back dress, ensure you scrub those harder to reach places and to be safe, avoid wearing a bra after your tan so that you don’t leave any bra strap marks in these areas.
Prep & Maintain
Get exfoliating, girl! Three days before your appointment is usually a good time to start. Then, exfoliate gently again on the night before or morning of your tan and remove any unwanted hair.We sell and recommend Azure Exfoliating Scrub ($14.90) and the Azure Pre Tan Exfoliation Mitt ($9.90) both of which are available in salon.
Stay out of the sun leading up to your tan. We can’t tell you how important this is! Unfortunately spray tanning on sunburnt or peeling skin just doesn’t work. Your poor damaged skin wants to peel off and refresh, leaving you with patchy colour. Lather on the SPF and leave the bronze up to the experts.
PRE TANShower and exfoliate your skin Do not apply moisturiser, perfume or deodorant We advise any hair removal to be done at least 24 hours before your appointment to ensure that your tan will go on evenly and not irritate your skin Remove all jewellery before your appointment
POST TANAfter your tan, we recommend wearing loose, dark clothing and flip flops.Ensure you are covered head to toe to protect from water if the weather is wet After your appointment, it is normal to look a lot darker when you leave. Don’t panic, this is just the cosmetic bronzer in the tan so we can see where we are spraying. It will all wash off with your first shower, leaving your natural bronzed looking skin developing underneath.
If you have an express tan, do not use any soap when you first have a shower. Rinse off the tan residue with water and softly pat your skin dry. It will look like it has all come off but don’t worry, your tan will continue to develop over the next 6-8 hoursIf you sleep in your tan, please be aware tan residue can transfer onto your sheets and pyjamasAvoid using deodorant, perfume, or moisturiser until the next dayAvoid excess sweating or swimming for the first 24 hours after your tan
If you are wearing a white outfit and are worried about tan rubbing off onto your clothing, we suggest having 2 initial showers to ensure all the tan residue has been removed.
Stay out of the sun leading up to your tan. We can’t tell you how important this is! Unfortunately spray tanning on sunburnt or peeling skin just doesn’t work. Your poor damaged skin wants to peel off and refresh, leaving you with patchy colour. Lather on the SPF and leave the bronze up to the experts.
PRE TANShower and exfoliate your skin Do not apply moisturiser, perfume or deodorant We advise any hair removal to be done at least 24 hours before your appointment to ensure that your tan will go on evenly and not irritate your skin Remove all jewellery before your appointment
POST TANAfter your tan, we recommend wearing loose, dark clothing and flip flops.Ensure you are covered head to toe to protect from water if the weather is wet After your appointment, it is normal to look a lot darker when you leave. Don’t panic, this is just the cosmetic bronzer in the tan so we can see where we are spraying. It will all wash off with your first shower, leaving your natural bronzed looking skin developing underneath.
If you have an express tan, do not use any soap when you first have a shower. Rinse off the tan residue with water and softly pat your skin dry. It will look like it has all come off but don’t worry, your tan will continue to develop over the next 6-8 hoursIf you sleep in your tan, please be aware tan residue can transfer onto your sheets and pyjamasAvoid using deodorant, perfume, or moisturiser until the next dayAvoid excess sweating or swimming for the first 24 hours after your tan
If you are wearing a white outfit and are worried about tan rubbing off onto your clothing, we suggest having 2 initial showers to ensure all the tan residue has been removed.