How should I prepare for my float?
Submit your waiver in advance, eat something small an hour or two beforehand, and drink water. Avoid shaving in the twelve hours before, avoid caffeine and nicotine close to your appointment, and do not colour your hair or use self-tanner in the 72 hours before you float.
Timing
A small meal one to two hours before means neither hunger nor a full stomach becomes the thing you notice. Being properly hydrated beforehand helps, and so does drinking water afterwards.
Skin and hair
No hair colouring or self-tanner within 72 hours. If you have dyed your hair red we may ask you to test its colourfastness before you float — contamination means we cannot offer the tank to anyone booked after you, and can result in a water change at the guest's expense. Please also wait a month after getting a tattoo.
Shaving
Avoid shaving for twelve hours beforehand. Epsom salt will find any freshly shaved skin.
Stimulants
Caffeine and nicotine both wake the brain up, which works against what you came for. Worth skipping in the hours before.
Good to know
- The most useful piece of advice we give: don't try too hard to relax. Pay attention to your breathing and keep an open mind.
- Bring your own flip flops if you prefer, though shower shoes are provided.