07/26/2023
COMPETITION TAN SKIN PREPARATION
BASE TAN - If you are fair skinned it is best to get a base tan on Wednesday &/or Thursday before your competition tan appointment on Friday. For the base tan you can get a machine spray tan such as Versa or Sunscape at your local tanning salon. Or you can apply two applications of an over the counter self tanner to achieve a base tan. Make sure to shower and gently exfoliate before each application of your base tan. You must do the same before your competition tan appointment.
TURNING GREEN - if you have issues with turning green, not getting dark, or don’t hold your color very well, a base tan will help immensely. Plus gently exfoliating with a DIY body scrub. The DIY body scrub recipe is 1 tbsp baking soda per 4 oz plant based clarifying shampoo.
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Water retention can be a problem for your competition tan. If you’re holding water while posing on stage, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll start sweating excessively. This can make a mess of your tan causing streaks and possibly even cause up ur tan to turn your tan green. You should ensure you’re not holding water before you step on stage. Just in case, pack a towel in your back stage bag to immediately wipe the sweat off after the stage.
Exfoliate and moisturize daily. However, do not use a moisturizer the day before or the day of your tanning appointment. This can create a barrier on certain skin types and this means the tan may not get absorbed well. This can possibly turn your tan green and keep your tan from getting dark.
Diuretics can raise the pH level of your skin. If you’re taking diuretics (like dandelion root) take extra precautions and follow the recommendations above.
EXFOLIATE - GENTLY exfoliate your skin daily, using exfoliating gloves and a fragrance free, oil free body wash. Do not forget back, neck and armpits. Do NOT exfoliate harshly.
MOISTURIZE- moisturize your skin daily. Apply moisturizer immediately following exfoliating. Do NOT use a moisturizer the day of your competition tan appointment.
SHOWER - arrive to your competition tan appointment with clean, freshly showered skin. The shower before your first competition tan appointment will be the last shower of the weekend. This shower should be done as close to your competition tan appointment as possible. Do NOT shower with extremely hot water. Finish your shower with a cold water rinse for as long as you can stand to close and tighten your pores. You will not shower or rinse again until after the competition.
DEODORANT - do NOT use deodorant, perfume, cologne, body spray, moisturizer or anything else on your skin prior to your competition tan appointment. Consider switching to an all natural deodorant during your contest prep to avoid the residue of toxic chemicals being absorbed and left behind in the armpit area.
LOTION OR WAXING HAIR REMOVAL - hair removal creams or waxing should be done at least one week before the competition, so the skin pores have time to close, any regrowth can be shaved the day before the tan. If you’ve never used these methods before, do NOT start just before your show – do a test at least 8 weeks before to check your skins reaction. Hair removal lotions can burn the skin or cause a rash. Shaving is the safest hair removal method.
SHAVING - shaving should be done the day before your competition tan appointment to ensure the hair follicles have closed back up to avoid the speckled, black dot look. Do not shave after your first application of competition tan.
SUNBURN - avoid getting a sunburn (by sun or tanning bed) ever and definitely not with in 3 months prior to competition tan appointment. The color will not stick or absorb into peeling or newly developing skin.
HAIR - if you are doing your own hair, have it washed and dried before your competition tan appointment on Friday. If you’re having your hair done professionally, they will most likely want your hair washed and dried the day before too.
MENS NAILS - apply clear nail polish to fingernails and toenails to prevent the tan from staining your nails. Nail barrier will be applied for protection and wiped clean following the application of your tan. You can remove polish after your competition leaving nails stain free.
WOMENS NAILS – if your nails are done and ready for the show this is fine. Nail barrier will be applied for protection and wiped clean immediately following the application of your tan.
WAIST TRAINER - If you wear a waist trainer or a compression band during prep, you need to exfoliate and moisturize that area for two weeks before your competition tan appointment. When wearing a waist trainer it is better to wear a cotton tank top underneath to protect your skin. The waist trainer can leave marks on your body that might show up when you have competition tan applied.
SPORTS BRA - if you wear a sports bra to the gym during prep, change out of it before leaving. Wearing a sweat soaked sports bra leaves chaffing on your back and the color can adhere to those areas leaving marks and accentuating the area of the sports bra.
COMPETITION TAN APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
COVER UP - wear loose, dark in color, lightweight, breathable clothing to your competition tan appointment. Do NOT wear anything tight or with an elastic waist band. Long pants with a drawstring and long sleeve shirt, made of a light weight cotton or silk is best. This will protect your tan from rubbing, color transfer, water drops, handprints and skin to skin contact. Wear your cover up to your first competition tan appointment on Friday and to your Saturday morning appointment. Sleep in your cover up. DO NOT SLEEP IN THE N**E. Do NOT wear red. The RED dye in cotton can tend to turn your skin green. Do NOT wear something with metal zippers or buttons that will touch the skin. Do NOT wear shorts, tank tops, spaghetti straps or undergarments.
HAIR - have your hair tied up ahead of time. We will provide a hair cover for protection.
JEWELRY - remove all jewelry and it is advisable to remove contact lenses.
SHOES - wear flip flops or loose fitting slides as your only footwear off stage.
WOMEN – all women categories tan in the n**e. We will provide you with a hair cover, foot pads and barrier cream for protection.
MEN – men’s bodybuilding and classic physique wear a sock for coverage. Men’s Physique can wear boxer briefs with the waist band rolled down.
PRIVACY - you will be in a tanning tent of your own during the application of the competition tan. You will then be moved to a drying tent with a fan to dry for 5 minutes before putting your cover up back on. We do NOT tan men and women together at the same time.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS - the tanning area space is limited. The only items allowed in the tanning area with you is your cell phone, car keys or room key. Large bags can be left up front with TNT staff at the check-in table. Do NOT bring valuable items to your tanning appointment. We recommend leaving all jewelry in a safe place like your room safe or at home. We will not be held liable for your property.
APPOINTMENT TIMES - you will have a scheduled appointment time for both Friday and Saturday. Please arrive on time. If you are running behind please TEXT 214-552-0509 to let us know. If you arrive late and miss your scheduled appointment time, be expected to sit and wait (for an extended period of time) until we are able to fit you back in.
CHECK IN - when you arrive please check in with the TNT staff at the front table. You will be advised where to sit once you check in.
BE READY - before entering the spray tanning area you should be wearing your cover-up, no undergarments, jewelry removed, slip on shoes, hair tied up with hair protection cover on (provided by TNT), holding only your cell phone, keys and feet pads (provided by TNT). TNT staff will help you apply the feet pads once you undress inside the tent.
NO ENTOURAGE - competitors ONLY in the spray tanning area.
TAN AND CHILL - after the first application of competition tan, head back to your room, keep your cover up ON and relax. Keep your environment very cool (a/c ON) and rest.
SWEATING - do NOT do anything to cause perspiration. Follow instructions for “tan and chill” above.
DO NOT RINSE - do NOT shower or rinse off the tan until after the competition. Keep skin protected and covered at all times. If you need to wash your hands, use wet wipes to clean the palms of your hands. If you need to wash your face, use facial cleansing wipes. Be careful not to dribble or splash water when brushing your teeth.
POTTY PROCEDURE - when going to the restroom, take your time and be very careful. Do NOT sit directly on the toilet seat. If you must sit, cover the entire seat with toilet paper or small towels. The safest option seems to be when you face and hold on to the toilet bowl tank, feet on floor, straddling the seat area and hovering in a squat position. Remain in this squat position until you drip dry. Make sure to grab some toilet paper before getting in this position.
HAND PRINTS - to avoid hand prints even more some people sleep with loose socks on their hands to stop skin to palm contact. We see a number of amazing hand prints at competitions.
HOTEL SHEETS AND TOWELS - if you are staying in a hotel, bring your own sheets and towels. You don't want to get a charge for getting product the white sheets and towels.
STAINING YOUR CLOTHES - there will be remaining cosmetic bronzers on your clothing post show, however it will more than likely be removed once washed. To be safe, it is recommended to wear dark colors (like black) and not to wear any apparel of significant value.
CHECK THE WEATHER - Bring an umbrella, rain boots and rain coat incase it rains. You need to stay dry. Having a driver to drop you off and pick you up should be a consideration if rain is in the forecast.
