The Ultimate Guide to Getting A Spray Tan (Ottawa|Gatineau Edition)
A flawless glow isn’t just about the spray tan itself — it’s a combination of prep, technique, and aftercare. Whether you’re getting ready for a winter wedding, a tropical escape, a special event, or you simply want to feel bronzed and confident, this guide will show you exactly how to get the best spray tan possible in Ottawa & Gatineau.
At Bronze Haus, every tan is customized with premium solutions, expert techniques, and an editorial eye for undertones — so your glow always looks natural, expensive, and unique to you.
Let’s dive in.
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1. Prep Like a Pro (24–48 Hours Before Your Appointment)
The best spray tans start before you even arrive. Proper prep ensures an even application, smooth fade, and long-lasting colour.
🧼 Exfoliate your full body
Use a gentle exfoliating mitt or scrub to remove dead skin. Focus on:
elbows
knees
ankles
underarms
back of hands
This gives the solution a clean, even canvas.
🪒 Shave or wax the day before
Avoid shaving the same day — it opens pores and can cause dark dots.
Shaving 24 hours before your appointment prevents irritation and streaking.
🚫 Avoid heavy lotions, deodorant, and oils
Anything that sits on the skin can create barriers.
Come with clean, product-free skin.
🧖🏻♀️ Do all spa services first
Before your spray tan, book:
✔ manicures
✔ pedicures
✔ massages
✔ facials
✔ waxing
This prevents uneven patches.
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2. What to Wear to Your Spray Tan Appointment
Your outfit plays a huge role in achieving the perfect glow.
Choose:
loose dark clothing
an oversized tee or hoodie
loose joggers
sandals, slides, or Uggs
Avoid:
sports bras
leggings
tight waistbands
socks
jeans
Friction can remove bronzer and create streaks.
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3. Choosing the Right Shade (How Bronze Haus Customizes Your Glow)
At Bronze Haus, your tan is perfectly matched to your:
undertones
event date
outfit colour palette
natural complexion
how dark you want to go
We use premium NUDA rapid solutions and blend tones to create:
🌤 Light Glow – subtle, barely-there warmth
🌅 Medium Glow – rich, golden, editorial bronze
🌇 Deep Glow – sculpted, olive-based, bombshell bronzed
Each tan is designed to enhance your natural beauty — never orange, never muddy.
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4. The Day of Your Spray Tan
When you arrive, your artist will guide you through every step
Your spray tan includes:
✔ customized shade blend
✔ contouring (arms, collarbones, legs)
✔ barrier cream application
✔ drying + setting powder
✔ post-tan instructions
The process takes about 15–20 minutes — quick, comfortable, and luxury.
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5. After Your Appointment — The First 24 Hours
The first day determines how your tan develops.
⏱ Rinse according to your rapid tan timeline
Bronze Haus rapid solutions typically rinse at:
90 minutes — light
2–3 hours — medium
4 hours — deeper
The longer you leave it on, the deeper the final shade.
🛁 Don’t use soap on your first rinse
Just a quick lukewarm water rinse until the guide-colour slides off.
🤍 Wear loose clothing
Continue wearing soft, loose outfits until after your first shower.
💧 Avoid:
sweating
skin-to-skin contact
long hot showers
rain
skincare
deodorant
makeup
These can disrupt the development
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6. How to Make Your Spray Tan Last 7–10 Days
This is where your aftercare matters most.
🧴 Moisturize daily
Use a hydrating, non-oil-based lotion.
🚿 Take quick, warm showers
Avoid long hot showers to prevent dryness.
🧽 Pat your skin dry
No rubbing with towels.
🧘♀️ Avoid heavy sweating for 24 hours
After that, you’re safe
🌊 Avoid hot tubs, steam rooms, and baths
These will strip your tan quickly.
✨ Use a gradual tan extender if needed
Great for vacations or long-lasting colour.
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7. When to Book Your Spray Tan for Events
Timing is everythinh
📅 For weddings:
1–2 days before the big day.
📅 For vacations:
1–2 days before flying.
📅 For photoshoots:
The day before is best
📅 For special events:
1–2 days prior.
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8. Why Bronze Haus Is Ottawa’s Go-To Glow Studio
Bronze Haus is built on:
expert training in skin tones + undertones
NUDA rapid solutions
flawless application techniques
editorial-level bronzing
natural-looking results every time
Every tan is customized to look:
✔ clean
✔ luxury
✔ streak-free
✔ even
✔ sculpted
✔ camera-ready
Whether it’s your first spray tan or your 50th, we make sure you walk out feeling confident, bronzed, and glowing.
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Ready for your perfect glow?
Book your Bronze Haus appointment here!