IN NEED of some advice when it comes to tackling patchy skin or not-so-subtle streak from fake tan? You're in luck as one professional self-tanner has revealed her top tips for achieving the ultimate golden glow.
TikTok user Jessica Rae Buck – a fake tan expert and luxury spray tan artist for over seven years – has shared her dos and don'ts when it comes to tanning and exactly what you need to do to remove inevitable dodgy streaks.
In a series of videos she's shared online, Jessica has revealed the tanning faux pas you should not be making and some just may surprise you.
Keep scrolling to find out how she tackles patchy tan and the worst thing you can do after bronzing yourself.
Don't shower right before you tan
This one may come as a surprise to some, but Jessica advises showering 24 hours before you plan on self-tanning and not right before.
While you might think it's best to jump in the shower, shave and exfoliate and then pop that tanning mousse right on – she's telling you otherwise.
Jessica revealed: "One of my favourite self-tanning tips is to exfoliate and shave 24 hours before getting a spray tan or applying self-tan mousse – and do not shower right before applying self-tanning mousse or a spray tan."
Do not wax the same day you're planning to tan
Similarly, if you're planning on waxing before giving yourself a golden glow up, then you should do so at least 24 hours before.
Proving what can happen if you don't, Jessica shared snaps of one girl who was left with very patchy looking armpits after applying self-tan.
"You do not want to wax the same day of applying self-tan mousse or getting a spray tan because this is what’s going to happen," she warned.
Jessica advised: "Do not get a wax before a fake tan on the same day, EVER. Always wax 24 hours before any type of fake tanning."
How to remove dodgy-looking streaks
A fake tan expert, it's no surprise that Jessica has seen her fair share of dodgy streaks and patchy tans. To correct, she says exfoliation is key.
Pointing out one self-tanner's white patch just below their knee, Jessica revealed the best way to fix it is to blend out the tan by exfoliating and then reapply.
"That area where it’s pale, I would exfoliate that area and around it and a little bit under her knee to blend everything out a little bit – and then I would reapply self-tan mousse right there, let it dry and then reapply to both legs so they’re even," she explained in a video online.
Days old tan can also become patchy due to sweating and usual wear and tear, but again there's an easy fix to get it back to its best.
Sharing a white patch that developed in the crease of her arm, Jessica said: "Fake tan sometimes wears in different spots sooner. Mine started coming off right here, that doesn’t mean I’m going to do a full body exfoliation.
"That just means I’m going to rub this area with a wet towel, buff it out, and reapply self-tan to my whole arm to make sure it’s blended."
Prep your tan with lotion
Highlighting another fake tan fail in another of her videos, Jessica shared one person's foot post-tanning and explained why it was left streaky around the ankle.
Jessica warns this can happen if you don't apply lotion beforehand to create a barrier on the skin, before applying fake tan on top.
"She should have applied lotion to her foot. Before applying mousse to fix this, use an exfoliating mitt to blend it out and reapply," she advised.
Stay away from jacuzzis
There's some things you should always avoid after applying fake tan and jumping into a jacuzzi is one of them.
While the bubbles may look inviting, it's a sure fire way to wreak havoc with your tan and any jacuzzi should be avoided post-application.
Jessica warns the hot water and chlorine will "just take your fake tan off completely".
NEVER sleep naked post-tan
Another major don't Jessica shares is sleeping naked after a spray tan of self-tanning.
You may think that doing so will stop any streaks or patches developing from your pyjamas or underwear rubbing on your skin, but actually it poses more potential for your tan to go wrong.
Take one girl who was left with a handprint on her chest and a very orange hand.
Meanwhile, one fake tan fan revealed how to perfectly tan your feet – but was savaged online for their chaotic method.
Plus, one girl was left in hysterics after she was left looking like Ross Gellar from Friends following a spray tan gone wrong.
And this fake tan lover revealed a quick hack using lemon juice that will easily fix any tanning blunder.
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