Spray Tan Aftercare Austin: How to Keep Your Glow Longer

A flawless tan doesn’t end when you leave the salon — it’s all about how you care for your skin afterward. Knowing the right spray tan aftercare in Austin ensures your color fades evenly, lasts longer, and keeps your skin soft despite Texas heat, workouts, and outdoor living.

Keep your tan soft, smooth, and glowing longer with expert spray tan aftercare at 360 Tans in Austin.

At 360 Tans, we help every client protect their investment with an easy, skin-loving routine that keeps your glow fresh all week long.

Why Spray Tan Aftercare in Austin Matters

A spray tan works by reacting with your skin’s top layer. As that layer naturally sheds, your color begins to fade. Proper aftercare slows that process — keeping your color hydrated, smooth, and streak-free.

And in Austin’s warm, dry climate, your skin needs a little extra TLC to maintain that perfect bronze.

Step 1: Wait to Shower

Your artist will give you a rinse time based on your solution:

• Traditional Tans: Wait 8–12 hours before showering.

• Rapid Tans: Rinse after 2–4 hours depending on desired depth.

When it’s time to shower:

🚿 Use lukewarm water (not hot).

🧴 Skip soap on your first rinse.

🧖‍♀️ Pat skin dry with a towel — don’t rub.

Your color will continue to develop for several more hours after rinsing.

Step 2: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

Hydrated skin equals longer-lasting color. Apply Hydrate — our post-tan lotion — at least once a day. Its clean, spray-tan-safe formula helps seal in moisture without breaking down your color.

✨ Use morning and night for best results.

✨ Focus on dry areas like elbows, knees, and ankles.

✨ Avoid lotions with oils or alcohols (they strip DHA).

Step 3: Refresh with Extend

To stretch your glow between appointments, apply Extend every 2–3 days. It contains a touch of DHA to gradually rebuild color while deeply moisturizing your skin.

✨ Apply like lotion, wash hands after use, and enjoy a renewed glow.

Regular use of Extend can keep your color looking freshly sprayed all week long — even through Austin’s heat and humidity.

Step 4: Avoid These Tan Killers

🚫 Hot Showers & Baths – Strip moisture and fade color faster.

🚫 Chlorine & Saltwater – Dry out your skin and cause patchiness.

🚫 Harsh Scrubs & Retinol Products – Exfoliate your color off prematurely.

🚫 Tight Clothing – Friction can cause uneven fading.

If you’re heading to Barton Springs or the lake, apply a thin layer of Hydrate before swimming to create a protective barrier.

Step 5: Gently Exfoliate Before Your Next Tan

Once your color starts to fade, use Dry Patch Butter or Polish to remove buildup and prep your skin for your next visit. Proper exfoliation keeps your next tan smooth and even.

✨ Do this 1–2 days before your next appointment.

Why Austin Clients Love Our Aftercare System

Our aftercare isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s built around Austin’s lifestyle. Between workouts, lake days, and heat, your skin needs hydration and protection that lasts.

Every product we recommend — from Hydrate to Extend — is vegan, paraben-free, and designed for spray-tan longevity. That’s why our clients see consistent, streak-free fades week after week.

Proudly Serving Austin and Surrounding Areas

360 Tans proudly serves Austin, Westlake Hills, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, North Austin, and Dripping Springs.

Both locations offer expert guidance and retail products to help you master your spray tan aftercare in Austin — so your glow looks as good on day seven as it did on day one.

Book Your Next Spray Tan in Austin

Maintain your glow like a pro. Book your spray tan in Austin at 360 Tans and let our experts show you how easy great aftercare can be — for smooth, hydrated, long-lasting color every time.