Faux Tanning Expert Courtney Claghorn Reveals the Most Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Zooey Deschanel, Storm Reid, Alyson Hannigan, Brittany Snow, JoJo, and Whitney Port, the founder has mastered all the faux tanning tricks, and she’s sharing them with ET. «Going faux means all the confidence of a tan, without harmful UV rays. … I definitely have a little more pep in my step when I wake up with a fresh tan,» she says.«S+B is obsessed with providing a flawless service to everyone who comes through our doors. … Our spray tan solution has been perfected over time through endless iterations of testing to get to the perfect blend,» the businesswoman adds.

Through this, visitors can expect their tans to last from a week to two weeks, depending on their skin type, skin cycle, lifestyle, and care.To make your tan the best it can be, Claghorn recommends following specific pre- and post-tan rules. «Avoid using body lotions, creams, or oils before your spray tan appointment, as they can create a barrier on your skin that prevents the tanning solution from adhering even and shower,» the beauty guru spills.«Exfoliate the day prior to your appointment, rather than immediately before your session.

If you are removing hair through sugaring and also tanning, make sure to sugar before your tan,» she continues. As for the aftercare: «If showering 1 to 8 hours post-session, don't use soap, lotions or cosmetics post-rinse.

If showering 8+ hours post-session, soap is OK to use and the fully developed tan will be apparent post-shower. Avoid sweating, even light perspiration, until after your initial rinse or shower too,» she explains.