Working Out With A Spray Tan

There will be many of your clients that want to know if they can get their workout on when they have a spray tan. When giving our clients instructions for post tan care, we can inform them that they are still able to workout while having a spray tan, but there are some details to keep in mind when it comes to pairing these two things! Although everyone has a different workout routine and schedule, there are some key components that come with working out that client’s should be aware of so that they can take the necessary measures to keep their tan looking vibrantly bronze for as long as possible! The main factor to working out that disrupts the longevity and quality of a spray tan is sweat, especially when perspiration is mixed with clothing that is restrictive to the skin. Let’s explore more about the factors that contribute to workouts interfering with the quality of a spray tan. 

Sweating

Sweat is one of the main factors that must be considered when taking care of a spray tan to achieve the most long-lasting results. It’s important that the client does their best to steer clear of activities that will cause heavy sweating during the development period of the spray tan in order to have their spray tan develop to the full potential depth of color. Not only can sweat interfere with the development of the spray tan’s color, but heavy sweating can cause premature fading as well.

We also recommend that clients do their best to decrease any type of excess exfoliation to the skin in order to help protect the longevity of a spray tan. This is an important point to keep in mind when it comes to sweating because perspiration acts as a form of exfoliation. The more a client sweats while wearing their spray tan, the more quickly they will naturally exfoliate their color away. Therefore, doing lighter workouts that don’t cause as much sweating is best for keeping a spray tan looking fresh.

Clothing

When it comes to clothing that is best suited to wear during a spray tan’s development, loose fitting clothing is always optimal before the first rinse. After the first rinse and once the spray tan has fully developed, the type of clothing a client wears typically will not be a factor that affects the quality of their tan. However, when working out is put into the equestion, the type of clothes the client chooses to wear can make a major difference on the longevity of the spray tan. As we mentioned earlier, sweating is a form of natural exfoliation that takes place on the skin. When sweat is mixed with tight clothing, there’s additional exfoliation from the clothing rubbing against the skin that takes place. When there’s this much exfoliation happening on certain areas of the skin, client’s could potentially see their spray tan fading in those areas much more quickly. For example, if a client were to wear a tight sports bra while working out, it’s more likely she will see fading around the areas of the body where the sports bra is rubbing against the skin. To decrease the possibility of this type of fading from happening, it’s best if the client wears more loose, less restrictive clothing during their workout.

As spray tan artists and beauty business owners, we want to be able to offer the best experience for our clients even after they’ve left their appointment. Although we can’t control what our clients choose to do once their spray tan service has concluded, we can control the level of service we provide along with the education about sunless tanning care we offer. It’s important to remember that your clients are not as well-versed in the world of sunless tanning as you are. Therefore, as their service provider, it’s your duty to always do your best to educate on the ways in which your clients can get the most out of their investment with you. At Spray Tan Class we always advise our students to go the extra mile by offering retail to their clients that is readily available to purchase in order to elevate their overall experience and get more out of their service. For example, in the circumstances that come with working out and spray tanning, offering a tan extender as a retail option to your client is a great way to provide a solution that helps to counteract the increase in fading that takes place for the avid gym-goers.

In order to provide additional knowledge to your clients, you have to pursue opportunities that expand your knowledge as well! Spray Tan Class is the only internationally accredited spray tan business training company and we are proud of the level of education that is offered to sunless business owners  of all levels through our Spray Tan Certification Courses. If you’re ready to take the reins of your sunless education for the sake of offering a more seamless experience for your clients that will help grow your business tenfold, explore our course options or book a discovery call today to discuss which option is a best fit for you!

Xoxo,

Kelly