The 6 most common mistakes people make before and after getting a spray tan — and how to avoid them

Anneta KonstantinidesAug 6, 2023, 17:11 IST

These are the 6 most common mistakes people make before and after a spray tan.Tais Policanti/Getty Images

Liz Pino has been spray tanning celebrities like Margot Robbie and Lily James for 20 years.
Pino, who works at Queen Bee Salon and Spa in LA, shared some of her tips and tricks with Insider.

Spray tanning can give us a beautiful glow no matter the season. But things can go south (or orange) if you don't know how to properly prepare or take care of it.

Thankfully Liz Pino — who has been spray tanning celebrities like Margot Robbie, Lily James, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for 20 years — is an expert in her trade. And she was happy to share some of her tips and tricks with Insider.

Pino, who works at Queen Bee Salon & Spa in Los Angeles, broke down the most common mistakes people make before and after they get a spray tan or self-tan at home.

Here's how to make sure you get your best glow.

Foregoing essential skin prep could ruin your tan.

Make sure to exfoliate your skin before a spray tan or using self-tan at home.Damir Khabirov/Getty Images

If you've got a sunburn, reschedule your appointment.

A sunburn will ruin your spray tan when it starts to peel.Justin Pumfrey/Getty Images

Don't go to the gym — or to the club — right after your spray tan.

Your tan needs to sit on the skin for six to eight hours, so skip the gym.HUSSEIN FALEH/AFP/Getty Images

Getting a spray tan for the first time before your wedding day is a huge no-no.

Pino recommends brides do a trial run before booking a wedding-week spray tan.Natalia Bostan/Shutterstock

Don't even think about wearing tight clothes, or anything made of satin.

Pino recommends wearing loose clothes made of cotton to a spray-tan appointment.Edwin Tan/Getty Images

Don't sleep naked after getting your spray tan.

Sleeping in the nude is a huge no-no because the tan will get all over your hands.Westend61/Getty Images

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The 6 most common mistakes people make before and after getting a spray tan &mdash; and how to avoid them