2026-07-13 • 9 min read
Spray Tan Prep Instructions SMS: What to Text Before the Appointment
A practical spray tan prep instructions SMS guide with copy templates, timing, first-time client guidance, mobile appointment notes, and common prep mistakes to prevent.
The short answer
A spray tan prep instructions SMS should be short enough to read and specific enough to change behavior.
It should tell the client:
- when to exfoliate;
- what products to avoid;
- what to wear;
- what to expect after the appointment;
- where to ask questions.
Prep messages protect the result before the artist ever sprays.
The 24-hour prep text
Use this:
| Line | Template |
|---|---|
| Reminder | Your spray tan with {{studio_name}} is tomorrow at {{time}}. |
| Skin prep | Exfoliate today if needed, but avoid lotion, oils, perfume, and deodorant before your appointment. |
| Clothing | Wear loose dark clothing afterward. |
| Reply | Reply here if you have prep questions. |
For many clients, that is enough.
First-time client version
First-time clients need a little more context:
| Topic | Message |
|---|---|
| Color | The guide color may look darker at first; your final color develops after rinse. |
| Rinse | We will send your rinse time after the appointment. |
| Products | Arrive with clean skin and no lotion, deodorant, perfume, or oils. |
If rinse timing is the weak point, link this workflow to rinse reminders and how long before rinsing a spray tan.
Mobile appointment version
Mobile artists need location clarity:
| Detail | Why |
|---|---|
| Address confirmation | Prevents route surprises |
| Parking or entry note | Saves appointment time |
| Space requirement | Helps setup go smoothly |
| Loose clothing reminder | Protects the tan after the artist leaves |
Mobile workflows should also connect to mobile spray tan route planning and mobile geoscheduling.
The practical rule
The best prep SMS is the one clients actually follow.
If it is too long, too vague, or sent too late, it will not protect the appointment.