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Please tell to me about spray tans

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spottedinthewilds · 10/10/2024 18:12

Apart from the fact that I would look orange.

What do I wear whilst I have it done? I expect they will give me paper pants or something, but I really don't want to get my (droopy) tits out.

Lost a lot of weight recently and am going on a beach holiday. I want to look a bit more pleasant. I have bought myself some nice (supporting) bikinis.

How long does it last?
Can I just get dressed and come home?
Will they also do my face?

Is this the best option. I am afraid that I don't think I can do my own fake tan at home without looking like an oompah loompah!!

I obviously need to shave and exfoliate before I go etc?

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Babaganoushhhh · 10/10/2024 18:22

I recently had my first spray tan...

Paper thong was available and I went bra free, so had to hoike my boobs up to get them sprayed. The woman doing it said that some people wear their bikini or bra and knickers if they don't want to get it all out.

I got sprayed (took about 15-20 mins I think) including my face and then stood for a couple of mins to let it dry before I dressed.

I wore a hoodie (no bra) and some loose fitting pyjama bottoms afterwards. Also took flip flops. I looked horrendous in my outfit but only had to run to the car. 😁

I wasn't orange and the tan was lovely. No streaks or anything. Only think I hadn't expected was that my toilet seat got stained!

johnson39 · 10/10/2024 18:41

Yes paper knickers or an old bikini. Totally upto you if you decided to get your boobs done or not, I would recommended getting your face done though.
Once washed off if you go for the lighter tan, ( subtle) can look just like a nice glow to your skin.
Check what they use and what colour and they tend to have different shades of tan.

spottedinthewilds · 10/10/2024 20:51

Amazing thanks. I might arrange to get picked up afterwards so I don't need to walk through town to the car park!! 😂😂

If I have it done on the Saturday and then going on holiday on the Tuesday will it last the week do you think?

I mean I have a weeks pass to a beach club so I plan to make my own tan!!

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johnson39 · 10/10/2024 21:02

spottedinthewilds · 10/10/2024 20:51

Amazing thanks. I might arrange to get picked up afterwards so I don't need to walk through town to the car park!! 😂😂

If I have it done on the Saturday and then going on holiday on the Tuesday will it last the week do you think?

I mean I have a weeks pass to a beach club so I plan to make my own tan!!

Yes it will last , just not body scrubs , just a gentle shower and wash. It does look bad when u get it done, but it's worth it to look glowing in holiday.

OnaBegonia · 10/10/2024 21:03

Go to a salon that has self
service stand tan, most sunbed shops have them.
I personally don't know anyone who has an actual person do it

spottedinthewilds · 10/10/2024 21:22

OnaBegonia · 10/10/2024 21:03

Go to a salon that has self
service stand tan, most sunbed shops have them.
I personally don't know anyone who has an actual person do it

I live in an area with no such technology unfortunately. Or at least I don't think! But will look into it thanks

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