Nothing rings in the summer months quite like a beautiful, golden tan.

In fact, self-tanning is now a billion-dollar industry, according to statistics fromStatistia.

Needless to say, the trend isn’t going anywhere.

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Read on to discover her secrets.

Her most important piece of advice?

Be sure toexfoliateproperly before yourspray tan.

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If they can’t do this, exfoliation 24 hours before with a basic wash rag will do."

She also added that a post-spray tan shower should be with lukewarm water and no soap.