using a tanning bed for the 1st time in an hour?

Question

what can I expect I'm kinda nervous b/c I haven't done it before and I dont' want to have to ask too many questions

Answer 1

make sure u have the appropriate tanning bed lotion for your skin type & tanning goals...the staff can explain the benefits of the products they carry & help u choose one that is best suited for u...make sure that the salon supplies the appropriate eyewear...most do, however u may have to buy your own...when u go back to the cubicle, strip off to whatever you`re going to wear while tanning (panties, bikini, nude,,,i prefer nude, as u don`t have pesky tan lines then!)...apply your lotion & there will most likely be a switch inside the room that u need to push to start the bed (almost all beds are computer-controlled from the front desk, meaning they set the appropriate time on the tanning bed timer for u when u sign in)...most places allow u 5 min to get to your cubicle, get undressed & apply your lotion, & after that the bed will start automatically whether you`ve pushed the activation button or not...push the button, get in & close the canopy...u can relax while u tan, probably the salon will have a radio or some sort of speaker system for u to listen to music...don`t forget to flip over halfway thru your time, to insure even tanning!!! the bed will shut off automatically when your time is finished...don`t forget to moisturize with a good lotion after u shower, because hydrated skin tans faster, holds color better & lessens the development of wrinkles...also, exfoliate regularly to get rid of dead skin that can dull your color...enjoy & happy tanning!!!

Answer 2

4 minutes for the first time?? I would suggest much more..its a waste of money to go for 4 minutes, honestly ask the attendant, shell base it on your skin tone. The first time I went before a vacation the attendant said I could just go the max (18 mins) because I had a dark enough complexion (Italian).

Here's the drill though:
You go to the desk, pay, they tell you what room to go to and you go into the room and strip down ( I get naked...sock on the private area though, haha) Theyll turn on the bed in a minute or two, you dont have to do anything. Lay down on the bed and close the top and just wait for them to turn it on. And now for the important part...RELAX! Theyll turn the bed off automatically when youre done. You might be a little sweaty so there will be a towel to dry off...then get dressed, leave the towel there and youre done.

Oh and dont forget to take off jewelry...ive made that mistake before( weird tan lines).

Answer 3

First advice: DON'T!
Since you appear committed to do it, talk to the attendant and get his/her advice on time limit. It will largely depend on your skin type and power of the machine.
Whatever you do, UNDERSTAY the time. You don't want to harm your skin any more than necessary.
In future, get one of the spray-on tans. They are available through salons and also for home use. If you are doing the latter, do some research on the Net so you don't get a brand that'll turn you orange.

Answer 4

Ha! Nothing to worry about! Its fun you get lil goggles and you only go in for about 4 mins the first time. Just so you know its bad for Skin worse then the sun :)