One: Prep Like a Pro, Three-Day Countdown
Exfoliate head to toe with an oil-free scrub 48 to 72 hours before dinner. Oils leave a film that turns self-tan into a patchy map. Shave or wax at this point, never the same day you apply color. Need a visual? See our full pre-tan checklist in the article How to Remove Self Tanner in Five Minutes.
Two: Pick the Best Self Tanner Shade
Fair skin → Brazilian Sun Self Tanning Mousse Medium
Olive or medium → Self Tanning Mousse Dark
Ultra dark lovers should build two light coats instead of one deep coat.
Shop the exact mousses here → Self Tanning Mousse Medium or Self Tanning Mousse Dark
Three: Mitt Matters for Streak-Free Application
Squirt a golf ball-sized mousse onto the Brazilian Sun Velvet Applicator Mitt. Start at the ankles and work up in long strokes. Save hands and feet for last, using only residue. Want a demo? Watch the full routine inside the post Self Tanner 101 Beginner Video Guide.
Four: Face First or Last? Drops That Will Not Clog Pores
Mix two or three Face Self Tan Drops with your night moisturizer. The color develops while you sleep, so you wake up to a photo-ready complexion without a makeup mask line at dinner.
Five: Quick Fix Emergency Kit
Relatives landed early, and you spy a streak?
Lemon plus baking soda paste, buff for thirty seconds, rinse.
On tougher spots, our Self Tan Remover dissolves guide color in under one minute with no harsh scrubbing. Pro tip from the blog Fix Self Tanner Disasters Overnight.
Six: Outfit Proof and Gravy Proof for
Wear loose cotton pajamas while the tan develops because polyester makes you sweat and causes streaks. On Thanksgiving Day, choose breathable fabrics and hold off on tight knee-high boots until right before photos. Seal the deal with a translucent setting powder on the décolletage, glossy turkey, matte tan.
Seven: Salon Level Shortcut, Book or DIY a Professional Spray Tan
Short on time? Many mobile techs carry our Professional Spray Tan Solution One Gallon in Violet Dark Ten Percent. One coat gives a camera-ready olive glow with zero orange undertones. Home setup? Pair the solution with our Spray Tan Machine Starter Kit and invite the whole bridal party. Thanksgiving weekend is now Tan Party Weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I self-tan before Thanksgiving?
48 hours ahead gives the bronze time to settle. Do a light touch-up the morning of for extra pop.
Will self-tanner stain my white sweater?
Once you shower off the guide color eight hours later, the active tan will not transfer. Still, avoid whites on day one just in case.
Is spray tan solution safe during pregnancy?
DHA is FDA-approved for external use. Bring a mask to your appointment or choose our hypoallergenic fragrance-free formula.
Shopping List
- Express Self Tanning Mist
- Body Tanning Brush
- Velvet Applicator Mitt
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Pro Express Spray Tan Mist - Rinse in 2-4 Hours, Pack of 3, to keep the glow through Black Friday
Order by Sunday, November 23, and use code Thanks30 for 30 percent off. Receive your order in time for the turkey dinner with our two-day USA Express shipping.
Keep the Glow Going
Black Friday, Friendsgiving, holiday parties, the season of sparkle is here. Bookmark our post, Holiday Tan Timeline From Halloween to New Year's Eve, and never lose your bronze again.
Happy tanning, happy feasting, and Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Brazilian Sun!
