Norvell Spray Tanning 101 - Pre-Spray and Post-Spray Instructions

Sep 27, 2026

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Guide for achieving optimal Norvell spray tanning results through clear pre-spray and post-spray routines. Provides preparation steps such as arriving with clean, shaved, exfoliated skin, avoiding heavy moisturizers, and choosing appropriate solutions by skin type and desired depth (clear, bronze, or venetian). Covers essential products, including pH balancing prep spray, barrier cream, and foot protection, plus aftercare: wait at least 6 hours before washing, avoid sulfates, moisturize frequently, extend color with lotions, and use a tan remover before the next session.

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Pre-Spray Instructions

Pick Your Solution (Light, Med, Dark)

Must-Have Pre-Spray Products

Post Spray Regimen

Waiting Period and Washing Guidance

Moisturize and Extend Color

Next-Session Prep

Norvell Spray Tanning 101 Pre-Spray Instructions: Spray Tans look best if you come prepared! Please arrive with clean, shaved, exfoliated skin. Do not apply a heavy moisturizer as this will block the absorption of the solution. Wear loose fitting clothing as anything that rubs against your skin can affect the development. We HIGHLY encourage you to test the spray out if you are spraying for a huge event. It may take a few trial runs to find out which solution works best for you. Spray Tans are not one size fits all! Pick your solution: All solutions have 3 levels (light, med, dark) Clear spray tan is perfect for the very fair skinned clients, or those with very dry or aged skin or fading problems; also, those who are extremely sensitive to sun, as well as the client who prefers a lighter softer touch of color. This is also a recommended product for a mid-week touch-up application if needed. Sensitive skin type 1 (light hair, fair skin and freckles usually burns in sun) . Bronze spray tan is the “enhanced” version of our popular clear product, just instantly darker. Appropriate for all medium skinned clients and even some of your darker skinned clients. This is a superior mid-level spray, for the client who requires more depth of color, without sacrificing smooth fade-off. It is great for people who burn moderately but tan gradually and achieve medium tan in sun, most skin types 2,3 and 4 will achieve beautiful tan with our bronze solution. Venetian spray tan is the darkest solution in our lineup that gives you that just off the Caribbean beach look. Perfect for the client with darker skin tones, or darker skin coloration from a UV based tan. This spray is an intense product, for creating lots of deep color, but it may not fade as smoothly on the fairest skin types without the use of our pH balancing prep spray. Use caution on hands and feet and dry skin areas. This is good for skin type 5 and 6 who minimally burns in sun and tans deeply. Every skin type is different, and every person will tan differently, resulting in the uniqueness of each product. Some clients have better results with one solution while another will ask for a different amount of color. We always suggest using our top-of-the-line Norvell products before and after your spray tan for the best outcome. We have a variety of products to help you pre spray tan and post spray tan. MUST HAVE PRE-SPRAY TAN PRODUCTS Our Vivid Amplify pH balancing priming prep spray is to prime and balance the skin’s pH for maximum sunless tanning results. Formulated to equalize pH levels, this product alienates orange and sets the tone for a brilliant color. Our Norvell neat feet is a MUST HAVE for every spray tan session. The neat feet keep the bottom of your feet free of overspray and keeps them from turning a slightly different color. Hair nets and nose plugs are necessities and will always be provided free of charge at our salon. Barrier Cream is a high-quality, pre-sunless tanning, skin moisturizer that helps prepare skin fora perfect color blend. Keep the bronzing spray effect more even and avoid over-tanning of any area in need of protection. An easy and effective preventative measure to help avoid tanning solution from penetrating the soles of your feet, palms, knees, elbows etc. Barrier cream will also always be provided at our salon prior to your tanning session. Post Spray Regimen Do not shower, get wet, or perspire at least 6 hours after your session. It is ideal to “sleep on it”. DO SHOWER after spray has developed to wash off any uneven bronzer. Do not use shower gels or soaps that have sulfates in them, this will strip color. Ask about our spray tan approved shower gels. MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE. We have several post spray tan moisturizers and tan extenders that will prolong the life of your spray tan. In between sprays, we recommend Vivid Boost Tan extending lotion to extend life of spray and adds additional self-tanning to ma

FAQs

How should skin be prepared before a Norvell spray tan session?

Arrive with clean, shaved, exfoliated skin. Avoid heavy moisturizer because it can block solution absorption, and wear loose clothing to prevent rubbing.

What is the difference between clear, bronze, and venetian spray tan solutions?

Clear is suited for very fair or sensitive skin and for lighter, softer color. Bronze is the enhanced darker option for medium to some darker skin while maintaining a smooth fade. Venetian is the darkest option for deeper color, with extra caution on hands, feet, and dry areas.

What aftercare steps should be followed after getting sprayed?

Do not shower, get wet, or perspire for at least 6 hours. After the spray has developed, shower to remove uneven bronzer, avoid sulfate soaps/gels that strip color, moisturize regularly, and use color-extending lotions between sprays.

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by ahduag