STAGE TAN PREP GUIDE 

START 4–6 WEEKS BEFORE SHOW:
• Moisturize daily after showering
• Exfoliate 2–3x per week with the homemade sugar scrub BEST!
• Skin prep is REQUIRED for an even, dark stage color

Poor prep may require an extra coat on show day (+$30 fee).

Recommended products and links are on the Shop Page.

PREP TIPS:
• Use approved sugar scrubs only or Make your Own!
• Avoid loofahs— use an exfoliating towel instead 
• Dry brush before showering if desired hit that back!
• Avoid Bar Soaps unless approved

PEAK WEEK: *Wash all dark or black clothing prior to wearing after you tan application or to bed!! Clothing dyes have been known to bleed on the skin with the tanning solution and it can't be fixed.*

Mon–Wed:
• Wash, exfoliate, and moisturize
• Use non-moisturizing gel soap only
• Optional Epsom salt bath Wednesday if skin is not dry

Thursday:
• NO moisturizer
• NO sugar scrub
• Wash with gel soap + exfoliating towel

Friday:
• NO moisturizer or sugar scrub
• Shave if needed
• Do a baking soda wash as the LAST step before tanning unless your skin is very dry already
• Do NOT apply lotion, deodorant, makeup, perfume, or cologne

IMPORTANT:
• Do not shower or wear deodorant after tanning until after the show
• Wear loose, soft clothing after tanning
• Avoid fleece, bras, underwear, tight straps, zippers, or tight clothing
• Sleep in fitted (not tight) long sleeves and yoga pants once dry to avoid hand prints

SHOW DAY:
• If your face is sprayed, wipe it off before makeup
• Sweaty competitors: please see us immediately after stage time so we can clean up bronzer before it dries

HAIR REMOVAL:
• Waxing must be done 7–10 days before tanning Hard Wax preferred
• Men may use body clippers if preferred
• Men: clear nail polish helps prevent nail staining

NORMAL or FAIR SKIN:
• Light tanning bed use 5 weeks out is recommended for melanin activation
• Do NOT burn or peel
• No tanning beds 1–2 weeks before show

POST TAN:
To remove faster:
• Soak with baby oil + use Castile soap and exfoliating towel

To keep color longer:
• Moisturize daily and avoid scrubbing

Questions? Contact Kim anytime!