I've never gone tanning at a salon...so how should I start?

Question

Like, what's the maximum number of times I should go in a week?
Since I'm fair skinned, how long should my tanning sessions be?
Do I need to use lotion to tan better?

Answer 1

I'm not sure about all states but where I'm from you have to be certified to work at a tanning salon (I did) so when you go in they should be very knowledable. A little advice though... they aren't just selling the lotions to make money, they really do help your skin, your tan will last longer and look better. Use a lotion especially after you don't notice yourself getting darker. Also don't listen to people who say tanning bad... burning is what is bad, very bad so take it easy. tanning is your body's protection from a sun burn.

Answer 2

I used to tan all the time. I don't recommend it cuz it is so bad for your skin and there are some really good skin glow moisturizers out there. I like Jergen's Natural Glow. But if you still want to go tanning, you should check out the salon first. A good way to tell is to take a look at the people that work there. Are they sunburned or orange looking. Those sale people are there to help you, so ask for a tour of the facility and ask them about how long to go for. Different beds require different times. On average 5 minutes in a regular bed 3 or 4 times a week is good. But some of the newer beds are designed to tan you faster, but you shouldnt use them until you develop a base tan. You should ALWAYS use lotion! It will enhance your tan and keep your skin well moisturized against the drying effects of tanning beds. And make sure you are using a tanning bed lotion otherwise you will burn. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

The best advice is not to start. The more sun you get, the more you wrinkle and the skin damage is irreversible. You can do the spray on tan or lotions to give you the sun kissed glow you are looking for. On a personal note, I used tanning beds here and there because I rarely had time to tan at the beach. Last year while at the dermatologist they found a growth on my back that was cancerous. They removed it in time before it spread. So I was very lucky. I am only 29 years old.

Answer 4

When you go for the first time, they will not let you go more than once every 24 hours. You will also answers questions on a sheet about your skin, so they can ascertain whether you burn or tan easily to adjust how long your sessions will be. You will also not be in the bed long your first few sessions so you get used to the UV lamps so you don't burn.

Lotion is up to you, but I use a tanning bed lotion.

Answer 5

i was the same as you, unsure about what to do or to expect... just go to your local salon, ask around first for the most recommended one's. go in and speak to the manager, they are always very helpful and will explain everything to you in detail. they will tell you how long your tanning sessions should be. since you have fair skin they will prob say to start off slowly. they will also tell you which tanning lotion will be the best for your skin.

Answer 6

if you wanna start tanning, you will have to buy a tanning
lotion at the salon, they have 0 spf and they are approved to be used in tanning salon beds: some of them like banana boat
arent because they are too oily, and can damage the bed

the 1st time you go, go for like 2-3 minutes. do that for like
the 1st 3 times or so, then move up to like 5 minutes
it seems like only a little amout but you will get a horribly itchy
sunburn if you over do it (trust me lol i know from exspirence)
and when its itchy and you still go tanning, its tingles SO BAD!
basicaly the gyst is to do a little more everytime, and you will
see results by the 7th trip or so. im fair skinned but i go tanning
alot forthe summer time, the max you can do is like 20 minutes in the bed but you have to work up towards that

Answer 7

Okay, I'm going to be repeating some peoples' posts here but...

Tanning cause wrinkles and sagging. How? UV rays penetrate into the skin, alter cells (thus, skin cancer) and damages collagen and elastin.

Since you are fair-skinned, your chances of getting all wrinkly and saggy are greater than someone who is naturally dark. By tanning through a tanning bed or purposely laying out in the sun, you're making your skin age before its time. As tough as it is to be a fair-skinned individual in the US or in Europe, its equally as tough to be a female who looks old.

Sun damage is cumulative.

The only safe tan is the fake one.

Anyway, up to you if you want to do it.

Answer 8

at first, you can go every other day. once you get tan, maintain it once or twice a week.
start out at 10 to 12 min. in a regular bed, then go up when darker.
YES tanning lotion is key. however, you don't have to buy the uber expensive stuff there, you can get tanmax at walmart for about $7 instead of $30, it works just as well.

Answer 9

Don't start is actually the best way to keep skin healthy. most studies are now proving that you experience more skin damage in in a tanning salon than not becasue people are less likely to use sunscrren and the UVA and UVB rays are higher. With fair skin I'd suggest spray tanning instead so you won't hate yourself later.

Answer 10

i have continually heard 5 minutes a consultation, 3 classes a week. you'll probable opt for to do a lot less once you've pores and skin that burns honestly. you may want to do 3 minutes a consultation, 2 classes a week of your pores and skin burns very honestly. do no longer do this spray tan. It made me look like an umpa lumpa (sp?), and became very uneven. i do not recognize, possibly I only had undesirable success, yet i'd not in any respect recommend that to all of us.