← Spray Tan Guides

1. Step 1

   Separate intake from legal waiver language

   Start with the operational questions first: client contact details, skin type, tan goal, event date, prior spray tan history, and allergies or sensitivities. Keep the actual waiver language short and reviewed by your attorney or insurance provider instead of copying a generic salon template.

2. Step 2

   Add spray-tan-specific contraindication questions

   Ask about active sunburn, peeling, eczema flare, open cuts, recent waxing, recent shaving, laser hair removal, chemical peels, retinoids, pregnancy, respiratory sensitivity, fragrance sensitivity, and known DHA or cosmetic-dye allergies. Each answer should tell the artist whether to spray, reschedule, modify technique, or use extra exposure precautions.

3. Step 3

   Include DHA and sun-protection acknowledgment

   State that spray tanning uses a cosmetic sunless tanning solution on the outer layer of skin, often including DHA. The client should acknowledge that spray tan does not provide UV protection and that eyes, lips, nose, and mucous membranes need protection during application.

4. Step 4

   Confirm prep before the client arrives

   Add required checkboxes for exfoliation 12-24 hours before, no lotion or oils on the appointment day, shaving at least 12 hours before when applicable, waxing at least 24 hours before when applicable, and loose dark clothing. These confirmations reduce preventable uneven-tan complaints.

5. Step 5

   Attach booking policy acknowledgment

   Reference the same cancellation window, deposit terms, no-show fee, late-arrival rule, card-on-file authorization, and mobile travel fee policy shown in the booking flow. The consent form should reinforce the booking policy, not introduce a conflicting version.

6. Step 6

   Make photo permission a separate choice

   Give clients three clear options: no photos, internal profile photos only, or marketing use allowed. Do not bury photo release inside broad waiver language because many clients are comfortable with service notes but not public before-and-after images.

7. Step 7

   Store the signed form in the client record

   A completed form should create usable client history: skin type, solution preference, sensitivity flags, policy acknowledgment, photo permission, and notes for the next appointment. If the form stays as a paper PDF, the artist has to rediscover the same context every visit.

8. Step 8

   Connect the form to reminders and aftercare

   Use the form to trigger the next workflow: prep messages before the appointment, solution-aware rinse reminders after the tan, and aftercare or rebooking follow-up. The best consent form is not only documentation; it improves the result clients see.