APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
COVER UP - wear loose, dark in color, lightweight, breathable clothing to your competition tan appointment. Do NOT wear anything tight or with an elastic waist band. Long pants with a drawstring and long sleeve shirt, made of a light weight cotton or silk is best. This will protect your tan from rubbing, color transfer, water drops, handprints and skin to skin contact. Wear your cover up to your first competition tan appointment on Friday and to your Saturday morning appointment too. Sleep in your cover up. DO NOT SLEEP IN THE NUDE. Do NOT wear red. The RED dye in cotton can tend to turn your skin green. Do NOT wear something with metal zippers or buttons that will touch the skin. Do NOT wear shorts, tank tops, spaghetti straps or undergarments.
HAIR - have your hair tied up ahead of time. We will provide a hair cover for protection.
JEWELRY - remove all jewelry prior to arriving to your tanning appointment.
SHOES - wear flip flops or loose fitting slides as your only footwear off stage.
WOMEN – all women categories tan in the nude. We will provide you with a hair cover, foot pads and barrier cream for protection.
MEN – men’s bodybuilding and classic physique tan in the nude. We provide a private-part cover-up or you may wear a sock for coverage. Men’s Physique can wear boxer briefs with the waist band rolled down.
PRIVACY - you will be in a tanning tent of your own during the application of the competition tan. You will then be moved to the drying area with a fan to dry for 5 minutes before putting your cover up back on. We do NOT tan men and women together.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS - the tanning area space is limited. The only items allowed in the tanning area with you is your cell phone, car keys &/or room key. Large bags can be left up front with TNT staff at the check-in table. Do NOT bring valuable items to your tanning appointment. We recommend leaving all jewelry in a safe place like your hotel room safe or at home. We are not held liable for your property.
APPOINTMENT TIMES - you will have a scheduled appointment time for both Friday and Saturday. Please arrive on time. If you are running behind please TEXT 214-552-0509 to let us know. If you arrive late and miss your scheduled appointment time, be expected to sit and wait, for an extended period of time, until we are able to fit you back in.
CHECK IN - when you arrive, please check in with the TNT staff at the front table. You will be advised where to sit once you check in.
BE READY - before entering the spray tanning area you should be wearing your cover-up, no undergarments, jewelry removed, slip on shoes, hair tied up with hair protection cover on, holding only your cell phone, keys and feet pads. TNT staff will help you apply the feet pads and nail barrier once you undress inside the tent.
NO ENTOURAGE - competitors ONLY in the spray tanning area.
TAN AND CHILL - after the first application of competition tan, head back to your room, keep your cover up ON and relax. Keep your environment very cool (a/c ON) and rest.
SWEATING - do NOT do anything to cause perspiration. Follow instructions for “tan and chill” above.
DO NOT RINSE - do NOT shower or rinse off the tan until after the competition. Keep skin protected and covered at all times. If you need to wash your hands, use wet wipes to clean the palms of your hands. If you need to wash your face, use facial cleansing wipes. Be careful not to dribble or splash water when brushing your teeth.
POTTY PROCEDURE - do NOT sit directly on the toilet seat when going to the restroom. Take your time and be very careful. If you must sit, cover the entire seat with toilet paper or small towels. Ladies, check the TNT check-in table for complimentary funnels &/or use a medium disposable cup with the bottom of the cup cut out to use as a funnel.The funnel helps prevent splashing and dribbles.
HAND PRINTS - to avoid hand prints even more some people sleep with loose socks on their hands to stop skin to palm contact. We see a number of amazing hand prints at competitions.
HOTEL SHEETS AND TOWELS - if you are staying in a hotel, bring your own sheets and towels. You don't want to get a charge from the hotel for getting the tanning product on the white sheets and towels.
STAINING YOUR CLOTHES - there will be remaining cosmetic bronzers on your clothing post show, however it will more than likely be removed once washed. To be safe, it is recommended to wear dark colors (like black) and not to wear any apparel of significant value.
CHECK THE WEATHER - Bring an umbrella, rain boots and rain coat in case it rains. You need to stay dry. Having a driver to drop you off and pick you up should be a consideration if rain is in the forecast.