Before + After Tan Tips
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All waxing and shaving should be done at least 24 hours before your appointment. During that 24 hour prep period you should also exfoliate with an exfoliating mitt to ensure all dead skin cells are off for a smooth tanning application. You can rinse off 2-4 hours before your appointment but be sure to avoid any dove, olay, or bar soaps before you come in. If you are going to get your nails done make sure to do so before coming in. Every other beauty service should be done before your spray tan. DO NOT put on any lotions, make up, deodorant, or oils. Arrive with hair up off your neck and in dark loose clothing.
You will check in at the kiosk at the front of the salon. Find my name (Helios- Kelli Parrish). It will notify me that you have arrived. You'll want to remove all jewelry. Dress down to your comfort level. Male clients are required to wear undergarments. or shorts. Any clothing worn during the tan should be dark in color.
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Wear light layers for 10-12 hours while your tan is developing. Rapid spray tan shower times are 2 hours for a light tan. 3 hours for a medium tan. 4 hours for a dark tan. Try not to get wet until your first shower. Don't use any soap the first shower. The cosmetic bronzer will wash off and your natural looking tan will be developed. Pat dry with towel. Moisturize well with a water based lotion immediately after your shower (24 hours after a rapid tan) and every day after that. Avoid using retinols, acne medication, bar soaps, products with alcohols in them. Your tan should last 7-10 days with proper care.
Before your tan
Your Time With Me​
After your tan
Before + After Teeth Whitening
Before your appointment
It’s best to eat something before your appointment since you won’t be able to eat for an hour after your session. Please avoid flossing and rough brushing within four hours before your visit, but using mouthwash is perfectly fine. These simple steps will help ensure smooth teeth whitening experience!
During your appointment
First we will check your beginning tooth shade then you will be sitting for about an hour with a total of thirty minuets of whitening time. Gel will be placed on your teeth and then it will be activated by a blue and red LED light to activate the gel. The red light helps heal any oral wounds and help with blood flow in the mouth to create a calming and relaxing whitening experience.
After your appointment
It's important to follow these steps to ensure best results and minimize sensitivity:
One hour after the appointment- Only drink water and avoid eating for the full hour. For the first 24 hours after your appointment it's important to avoid any staining foods/drinks like berries, beets, tomato products (ketchup), carrots, coffee, tea. sodas, red wine, etc. White spots may appear on the teeth due to calcium deposits or porous teeth. They usually disappear after 24 hours. Some times white spots appear on the gums after the session. Don't be alarmed, if you have scrapes or cuts on your gums, you might see this. These typically fade within an hour or less. Results last about 3-6 months depending on the consumption of staining foods and drinks. It's best to keep up with results by coming in for touch up sessions.