Maybe you are looking for that summer glow for your boudoir session, but it isn’t summer. Or maybe you’ve spent way too much time laying out all summer and need to even out your tan lines before your session. Or let’s be real, maybe you just want to feel super sexy and confident before you take your clothes off. If you’re local to St. Louis, we’ve found the BEST boudoir spray tan artist, The Hive Body Spa, in St Charles, MO, super close to the studio!

“Welcome to the only full service spray tan salon in STL. Using top of the line luxury solutions, matching our solutions to the natural undertones in your skin and providing you with tan you’ve never experienced before. Each tan is customized to your skin and body, includes a full consultation, skin primers, a hydrating post tan treatment and finished with our signature drying powder. Each treatments ends with us blending you out for flawless hands and wrists. Did we mention we apply your lotions for you too? We can’t wait to be your new sunless besties!”

The Best Tanning Tips for Your Boudoir Spray Tan

1. Schedule your tan for 2-3 days prior to your session.
2. Schedule all hair removal, mani/pedis, massages, and spa services at least 24 hours prior to your tanning appointment. The tan is the last step in your beauty prep for your session!
3. The week leading up to your session:
   • make sure to purchase a spray tan safe body wash to use leading up to your tanning appointment. Don’t use body washes like Dove, Dial, and Bath and Body Works!
   • drink lots of water to keep your skin hydrated and smooth from within
4. At least 12 hours prior to your tanning appointment, exfoliate using an exfoliating mitt. In the shower, save your exfoliation for last: wash, shave, exfoliate!
5. Come to the tanning appointment in a dark and loose outfit (preferably covering most of your skin to help with preventing skin to skin contact). Think sweats, a baggy tee and sandals. Leave the bra and sneakers at home!
6. Come free of lotion, deodorant, makeup, and oils.
7. While the tan is developing, don’t get wet or sweat. And definitely avoid skin to skin contact until you’ve rinsed.
8. Your spray tan tech will tell you when to rinse your tan. When this time arrives, use your hand and water only, rubbing every inch of your body down. Do not use soap or hair products.
9. When you rinse, make sure the shower is a quick, not too hot or too cold, and as soon as the water runs clear from the cosmetic bronzer, get out. Pat dry and moisturize with a spray tan safe moisturizer.

The Hive Body Spa Information

You can book your appointment HERE. Call or text 636-244-7699 if you have questions! The spa is located at 2536 S. Old Hwy 94, Suite 230, St Charles, MO 63303. Custom tans are $65, all inclusive!