Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Prepare For My Tan?

Good exfoliation is vital to an even, long lasting, natural looking tan. Feet, elbows and knees could be problem areas if dry and untreated. A good water-based moisturizer is a great place to start, but please do not use directly before you tan, as it prohibits the DHA from absorbing into your skin. To exfoliate, use a shower gel of your choice and rinse completely. Then, take a wet washcloth and place a moderate amount of baking soda (Yes, the little yellow box in your refrigerator) into the center of the washcloth. Add enough water to form a paste. Lastly, lightly scrub your body with the baking soda paste and rinse completely. You may even choose to mixthe baking soda into your favorite shower gel or body wash to ensure all baking soda residueis completely rinsed from your skin.

Best results occur when exfoliation occurs several hours prior to your spray session.

Do not wear make-up, deodorant, oils or lotions to your session.

Female clients may want to shave legs before a session, as showering must be delayed for a period of approximately eight hours after tanning.

If you are getting your tan for a special occasion or just to look great any day, we suggest getting other maintenance services such as pedicures and manicures done before you schedule your tan.

For your appointment, be sure to wear loose fitting, dark clothing. DO NOT wear denim of any kind directlyfollowing your session! Jeans, tight pants and tight fitting undergarments such as underwire bras or sports bras should not be worn directly after tanning if at all possible. These garments are made to fit snug, and we don´t want them to leave a “tan” line where there wasn´t one before. For footwear, non-leather flip flops are best. Tennis shoes are too snug, and will erase your tan before it has a chance to develop. If you are visiting us in the winter months, loose clog-style shoes are optimal.

If it is raining on the day of your scheduled appointment, please remember there is a curing time of eight hours after being sprayed in which you will not be able to get wet or sweat. Please wear appropriate clothing to the studio to ensure your skin will not get rained on.

And lastly, call us for an appointment! Currently we are on an appointment only basis. This enables us to provide individualized, unhurried service to our clients.

How long will my “tan” last?

Just as every person is different, every skin type is different. Once your “tan” is applied, with moderate care, it should last between7 to9days, depending on your activities and skin type, just like a natural tan.

If a natural tan will fade from your skin in four days, it is reasonable to expect your sunless tan will fade in equal time. Each person´s skin type is different, so fading times and patterns will be different. Instructions will be given to you at the end of your session to provide you with guidelines on how to maintain your tan as long as possible.

What if my tan “rubs” off?

We typically use a solution that has a built in “color guide”. This is a colored additive that allows us to see exactly where the solution is being sprayed initially. When you are able to shower, some of this color guide will come off. YOU WILL STILL BE TANNED! Be sure to check your tan line to confirm this before you panic and don’t see the tan.

Will your solution stain my clothes?

Wool and light colored nylon fabrics are definitely candidates for staining. Other light colored fabrics, such as cotton, may initially stain, but the solution should wash out easily. We suggest wearing dark clothing to your tanning session, and remaining in dark clothing until initial reaction time is past and you are able to shower.

Leather and suede are natural skins. These can be “tanned,” just like you! Extra precaution should be taken when wearing light colored leather or suede clothing, or utilizing leather or suede furniture.

We also offer clear solutions as well, which provide the same great tan, minus the cosmetic bronzer. Clear solutions are perfect for those who are concerned with bronzer rub off, such as brides, or those who love white furniture. With the use of a clear solution, there will be no instant tan, but overall developed color will be the same.

Can I swim and/or work out after my tan?

To make your tan last as long as possible, working out directly following a tanning session is not recommended. After the initial “curing” of your tan, you may shower, workout, garden, shop, do whatever you would normally do! We recommend a curing period of eight hours following your session.

Swimming and/or the use of hot tubs/saunas is not recommended with the use of any self-tanning products. Prolonged exposure of water to the skin allows for loss of tan. If you are planning these activities, we suggest Blue Lizard brand SPORT sunscreen or Banana Boat SWEATPROOF sunscreen. Simply apply the sunscreen at least 15 minutesprior toswimming or jumping in the hot tub and it will allow your skin to better hold your color. Blue Lizard sunscreen can be found online at www.drugstore.com (free shipping – yay!).

Am I safe to go in the sun?

Our sunless tanning solution DOES NOT include any sunscreen or protection from the sun. You must use a sunscreen to protect you!

What about winter? I don’t need an all-over body tan!

At No Fry Zone, we offer a faces only, faces and hands, or basically any combination of “half” tans at very reasonable prices! Ask us about half-baked specials

What if I have a “Farmer’s” tan or lines from a sports bra, golf glove, etc.?

Personalized spraytanning is unique in the way it can manipulate the amount of solution to any specific areas of the body. If a strapless gown is in your near future, we canapplyour products tothe whiter areas,then blend the entire area, so it appears as if it is oneeven tonearea.

How do I make an appointment?

You may make an appointment at any time by calling 812.760.5876. Currently, we schedule clients on an appointment basis only. This allows us to provide individualized service to each of our clients at their convenience.

How dark will I get?

You will have significant color from just one session at No Fry Zone. There´s no two-day requirement fordeeper color, no added charges for booster drops, etc. Sunless tanning is not a procedure in which several layers need to be applied to have substantial color. In fact, it is best to allow most if not all of your previous spray tan to wear off naturally before being sprayed again.

Each client is evaluated based on their natural skin tone and a solution is selected just for them. Fair skinned clients will not have the need nor will be able to handle the addition of intensifying drops without turning orange. Darker skinned clients need a higher DHA% to have a better effect for them. We will not provide a solution which we know will make your tan look fake or unnatural. Don´t be discouraged–You will still have significant color, and if you are very fair skinned, you will have more color than you could ever get with traditional tanning methods!

What should I wear during my session?

We have a full line of disposable garments available for men and women. There is no extra charge for disposable wear and you will be shown all options before your session. Disposable garments offer minimal coverage, so if you´re modest, we suggest bringing an old or dark colored bathing suit. ALL clients must wear some type of lower extremity coverage. Upper body coverage is optional.