Im going tanning. Any first-time tips?

Question

This will be my first tanning salon experience and i dont know what to do? i have no idea what i should wear and how long to stay in. Do i wear sun block? will i get eye circles from the goggles? Will i burn even though im italian? How often do you go?

Answer 1

Okay dont wear sunblock, that would kind of defeat the purpose of going to a tanning salon. Knowing from experience, dont let yourself get burnt. If you've never tanned before dont lay for very long. Also, you may want to use a towel or something and cover up your face about halfway through or else it will burn really bad. They will more than likely provide you with the little goggles and be sure that you wear them or else you could severely hurt your eyes. Whenever you lay in the tanning bed, you can wear whatever you want to wear. I started out wearing like a swimsuit, but now I dont want tan lines so I dont wear anything. Its whatever you're most comfortable wearing. As far as you being Italian, I cant say for sure if you will burn or not, but I had a friend that was Hispanic and she still got burnt a little bit. So its better to be safe than sorry, I think. I think thats all. A little hint, if you want to speed up the process of your tanning, you may want to try an accelorator. They can be a little pricey, but well worth it. Some tanning salons have it to where you can get a sample pack for like $2 -$3 and that way you can just try different ones till you find the one that works best for you.
Hope this helps!

Answer 2

If you are going to a respectable salon, you have almost nothing to worry about. Make sure the salon you chose is clean, and if you are worried about it, ask the staff to show you how they clean the beds. They should be using a particular sanitizer (which kills anything from viruses to fungus) and should be cleaning both the top and bottom of the bed. The salon staff should also be able to tell you how long you should stay in your first time. If they give you a small number of minutes---listen! Your skin does not need to burn to get a tan. All burning does is damage your skin. You won't need to wear sunblock, because the UV light you'll be getting from the bed is regulated, unlike the sun. Also, the salon doesn't want you to wear outside products as it will damage their equipement. You should however ask the staff about indoor tanning lotions. Moist skin will help you achieve a better tan. They can explain the differences between different types of lotions. You should try not to wear any other moisturizers or makeup because these can block the UV rays. You should ALWAYS wear goggles. Your eyelids only block about 25% of the UV rays and a towel does about the same. Risks of not wearing goggles include burned corneas, loss of night vision, color blindness, and early cataracs. You probably will not get circles from the goggles. I have before, but no one else seemed to notice, and makeup covered it up. You may burn even though you naturally have darker skin. Explain your concerns to the staff and they will pick an appropriate time for your tan. Personally, I tan several times a week for about 10 minutes, just to keep some color in the winter months. Depending on your skin type, you may need to go more/less often to achieve the color you want.

Answer 3

1. What to wear. Personally, I don't wear anything- I don't want tan lines. Some people wear just their underwear or a bathing suit though.

2. How long to stay in. NOT LONG! The person working at the salon should know this and help you determine how long to go. Start out slow and increase your time gradually.

3. Sunblock. Generally, no, since you want the tan. You don't want it blocked. As far as sun tan lotion (also known as enhancer), some people do, some don't. Maybe no for you for now and then as you get used to it, you can do it later.

4. Circles from goggles. I've never had it.

5. Will you burn. Maybe? Just don't stay in too long. See #2 above.

6. How often? Usually once a week is recommended for maintaining your tan. More if you want to increase. Again, if you're going to a reputable place, the person working there should be able to point you in the right direction.

Answer 4

use lotion that the salon provides ( it is a bit pricey but it is worth it) and only go for a few min. you do not want to feel the burn. Also your butt and "girls" will burn faster than anything else so I do not put lotion on them. I tan naked so that I do not get any lines...that is what most people do. I do not wear eye goggles I just keep my eye closed or put a white towel on my eyes. If you tan enough yes you will get circles and that is not attractive! I am Italian and I burnt the first time b/c I went for 2 long. When I want a great tan I go about 4-5 times a week. Before you go exfoliate in the shower it will allow your skin to take the tan better. Have fun....oh you can put a sticker on you like a heart or a star each time in the same place each time you go and it will be like a little tattoo.

Answer 5

Do you burn in the sun normally, ever? If you don't, try 6-7 minutes your first time. Have the salon determine your skin type. I am a skin type 3 (prone to burning at first but tan very well) and I was able to do 5 minutes with no lotion of any kind, but barely. BE CAREFUL. The beds get very hot.

I develped horrible tan lines from the goggles. This was one reason I stopped tanning. Another is that it is expensive.

Honestly, I'd try a spray tan or one of the many lotions on the market now. I used the beds over a year ago for spring/summer and was amazed at all the moles/lines I developed. I loved the result; I mean, I was very, very tan, but yikes. I'm probably a LOT older than you, but I don't have much sun damage for my age and I could see that I'd soon develop it if I kept going to the beds. Also, tanning can be addicting; you just want to be darker and darker. There is no way those beds are safe.

Answer 6

First time in, don't stay longer than fifteen minutes, I made that mistake with a friend of mine, lets say it was not the best decision lol, stayed in like 25 minutes or thereabouts and came out like lobsters.

Fifteen minutes should be safe unless you're really fair but if in doubt, ask the people at the counter where you buy the tokens and cream (they will be able to suggest a cream that will assist, sunblock not so great if you want a tan).

As for what to wear, you can wear whatever you want into the place and when you are going to use the tanning machine, its up to you what you want to wear, I personally never wore anything but can wear underwear and what not if you prefer. I agree with the comment about covering your face halfway through the session, a good idea, I used to do that myself, it doesn't need a lot of exposure.

Answer 7

Hey!! I go tanning all the time..believe me its great... its very relaxing and theres nothing to b scared of! First off u dont want all kinds of tan lines so u dont wear ne thing... and ive personally never worn googles cuz they make u look like u have racoon eyes!! BUT DONT OPEN UR EYES... it doesnt hurt for like a minute but i wouldnt... first time...buy tanning lotion from the tanning place..and put it all over ur body no joke!! Then dont go that long depending on how easy u burn if u burn easy only go like 5 mins... but if u dont burn that easily go 7 or 8 minutes!! I got my base tan and then i only went like once or twice a week... and if u think ur burnt as soon as u get home take an ice cold bath!! Hope I helped good luck!!

Answer 8

Make sure its regulated, if you stay in to long serious skin damage can occur. Bring sun block along, the eye goggles most likely wont leave marks :]..... Im Italian and I dont burn, but everyones different. Go every 3 - 8 weeks, again everyones different, if you have further questions/concerns feel free to email me ( [e-mail]) or ask the tanning people, theyll gladly answer your qqquestios, im sure theyve heard everything :} Im sure youll look great, its worth it that sun glow, I <3 it

Answer 9

i believe u will be burn even if you are a italian due to the UV ray that is given out by the sun~ i have never been to a tan before but my friends did~ they normally wear sun Tan lotion on their skin so to get a golden brown colour (sound quite tasty )~ to make the tan even remember to turn from the front to the back. Hope i've help~

Answer 10

First time tip is don't do it! Tanning Salons are actually more harmful than the sun. Tanning beds and sun lamps is hazardous because the UV radiation they deliver can damage your skin.

FYI: All skin burns even the skin of African Americans, it just takes a longer time.

Tanning is technically your bodies defense to the sun/tanning bed i.e. it's like when you are sick you body sometimes produces a fever to get rid of the virus etc.
Why would you want to make your body protect you from something you are doing to yourself?


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