Right after your appointment

Your artist will tell you exactly how long to wait before rinsing — it depends on the solution used.

• Rapid tans develop in 1 to 5 hours. Shorter = lighter, longer = deeper.
• Classic tans need 8 to 12 hours — most people leave them on overnight for the richest colour.

We'll text you a rinse reminder so you don't have to watch the clock.

Your first rinse

• Use lukewarm water only — no soap, no body wash, no scrubbing.
• The bronzer guide colour washes off in the rinse. That's normal — your true tan keeps developing for another 12 to 24 hours.
• Pat dry gently with a towel — don't rub.

Every day after

• Moisturise daily with an oil-free hydrating lotion, especially after showering. Hydrated skin fades more evenly.
• Use gentle, sulphate-free body wash. Skip anything exfoliating.
• Pat dry, don't rub.
• Avoid retinols, AHAs and BHAs on tanned skin — they strip colour fast.

What makes a tan fade faster

• Long hot baths or saunas
• Chlorinated pools and hot tubs
• Salt water (ocean swims will shorten your tan)
• Rubbing or scrubbing with a loofah or exfoliating mitt
• Harsh soaps and alcohol-based products

How long should it last?

A well-maintained tan lasts 7 to 10 days depending on skin type, prep and aftercare. It'll fade gradually and evenly as your skin naturally turns over.

Something not right?

Patchy, streaky, or uneven within the first 24 hours? Message us from your dashboard or email hello@tanandglow.ca — we'd rather fix it than have you live with it.