New to Tanning?

Question

My best friend is getting married this summer. I am thinking bout getting tan done but have no idea what to use. do i self tan or go to a salon. I have very pale skin light colouring so i dont want to turn out like ive been tangoed!! What is the best tan to start of with

Answer 1

Hi
The best and less orange look is to go to your local salon and have a chat with them, I would recommend having a tan done now to see it you like the colour maybe on just your legs incase you dont like it and then nearer the wedding have another one.

I prefer St Tropez but any good salon should be only too pleased to help you.

Answer 2

i have pale skin too and i use L'Oreal Sublime Bronze airbrush - effect. ive always had disasterous results wen it comes to self tanning but this is really good if you follow the instructions and jsut build up your tan. i wud advise to go to a salon though, but dont go to spray tan booths youll end up being orange! some salons do like a massage things where you have to leave it on then wash it off at home but it looks really nice. i wud do lots of test runs though and build up your tan rather than going for a darker colour just the once. hope you have fun

Answer 3

I request going to a salon and start tanning. Start with tanning lotion that has a darkener in it but no tingle. I have pale pale skin also when you go they will start you off with maybe 8 or 10 minutes but they will slowly progress you to more time. It depends how often you go to know how fast you will get tan. I totally recommend it!

Answer 4

You say the wedding is this summer, so 3 weeks before the wedding try laying out. Pail skin make sure you use higher SPF. If you don't see change that day than just go out another day. maybe then after a couple times you can change tan lotions. But that's your call. Being so pale I won't recommend going to a tan shop.

Answer 5

I also prefer the tanning bads. We are going to the Dominican Republic in April, here is what I am going to do (I am also fair skinned like you).
I found that Hollywood Tans has the best price for unlimited month in their normal beds (19.99 in Atlanta). The first week I will go three days and 5 to 7 minutes a day, 2nd week I will ramp up to the three days @10 minutes each, 3rd week I will go 4 days for 10 and the final week I will ramp up to 4 days @15 minutes.

Good luck!

Answer 6

i suggest you have a st.tropez spray tan. theyre great because they only get you as brown as you would go naturally. for a slightly darker shade have two coats of it.moisturise before hand and exfoliate it will help the tan stay longer. most last about a week. howeveer the first shower or bath will take the excess off so do that six to 8 hours lata,after you get home after having it done. they do them at various salons,we do at ours.

Answer 7

If you are just looking for a tan for the wedding, I would reccommend getting one of the Mystic Tans. They turn out well and won't damage your skin. Plus, if you are fair skinned, you can pick a lighter tan so that it won't be such a drastic change.

Answer 8

Sunbeds i have tried, apart from the negative remarks and possible danger I quite enjoyed it.
However, I now use "Dove" tanning cream, In a week you can certainly see the difference, NOT Orange and the skin feels much, much better too.
Good Luck, Don't burn.

Answer 9

well done for not just jumping on the 1st sunbed you see,i think the other girls have nailed the answer just go a no1 spray so your not too dark and also make sure u use the lotion on your hands and feet properly before u get sprayed so you dont get it between your fingers an toes,have a great day at the wedding!

Answer 10

Hiya, i'd recommend No7 Quick Dry Tinted Lotion (RRP £10.50)

This silky, moisturising lotion glides on easily to give an instant hint of colour and develops for a water-resistant, streak-free tan.

Good luck and I hope this helps!