Here\'s the classic I\'m a newbie need advice post! :)

slickr4 · 03-27-2005, 04:59 PM

Ok...I know this has been done to death...but I'm 25 and I need to try something to make my skin even just a bit darker. I'm most likely a skin type 1...I burn...I'm Irish.

I need recommendations here...I don't know JACK...and I've looked around but it gets confusing.

I also need a recommendation for a good tanning salon in Philadelphia that would sit down with me and break things down. I really appreciate anything you guys can do for me...I will try to post pics in my profile...

BooBop · 03-27-2005, 06:30 PM

Skin type 1 will never tan. Try a sunless booth or airbrushing.

jkonturas · 03-27-2005, 11:15 PM

Get Halo by Designer Skin, and tan VERY CAREFULLY (in terms of how long)

tanrep04 · 03-29-2005, 12:08 AM

tan slowly and use a accelerator first then a step 2 maximizer.rememberto moisturize

DWhite6872 · 03-29-2005, 08:59 AM

Halo with High Pressure and then the sunless booth.

TanningEmporium · 03-29-2005, 09:57 AM

Try a lotion with a Bronzer in it and yes a booth may help....but you will still burn when outdoors.
YOu should always use an SPF when outdoors. It you do go to a salon, ask to use the high pressure bed, and only go a few minutes each time. This will help you build a base tan slowly and should minimize burning. Make sure you purchase a good moisturizer and the SPF from the salon.
Good Luck and lets us all know how it all turns out.

samistan · 04-01-2005, 05:48 PM

I would also suggest Halo, it has an spf 4 in it.

*Jancy* · 04-03-2005, 11:16 AM

You know, if you are a true Type I, I'd never let you past the front desk. However, if you think that you can tan (you get a tan line under a watch) I'd start you at a extremely low 2 minutes and see how you do and build up from there using no lotion at all.

engfant · 04-03-2005, 11:17 AM

I'll tan ANYONE Skin type zero and up.

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03-27-2005, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
slickr4 Join Date: Mar 27 2005 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Ok...I know this has been done to death...but I'm 25 and I need to try something to make my skin even just a bit darker. I'm most likely a skin type 1...I burn...I'm Irish. I need recommendations here...I don't know JACK...and I've looked around but it gets confusing. I also need a recommendation for a good tanning salon in Philadelphia that would sit down with me and break things down. I really appreciate anything you guys can do for me...I will try to post pics in my profile...

03-27-2005, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,497 Rep Power: 13	Skin type 1 will never tan. Try a sunless booth or airbrushing.

03-27-2005, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
jkonturas Join Date: Aug 27 2003 Location: Rhode Island Age: 31 Posts: 983 Rep Power: 6	Get Halo by Designer Skin, and tan VERY CAREFULLY (in terms of how long)

03-29-2005, 12:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
tanrep04 Join Date: Jun 10 2004 Posts: 57 Rep Power: 0	tan slowly and use a accelerator first then a step 2 maximizer.rememberto moisturize

03-29-2005, 08:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
DWhite6872 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 22 2004 Posts: 5,189 Rep Power: 0	Halo with High Pressure and then the sunless booth.

03-29-2005, 09:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 4,192 Rep Power: 8	Try a lotion with a Bronzer in it and yes a booth may help....but you will still burn when outdoors. YOu should always use an SPF when outdoors. It you do go to a salon, ask to use the high pressure bed, and only go a few minutes each time. This will help you build a base tan slowly and should minimize burning. Make sure you purchase a good moisturizer and the SPF from the salon. Good Luck and lets us all know how it all turns out.

04-01-2005, 05:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
samistan Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Dec 18 2004 Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0	I would also suggest Halo, it has an spf 4 in it.

04-03-2005, 11:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jancy I'm a Trouble Maker Join Date: Jul 14 2004 Posts: 547 Rep Power: 0	You know, if you are a true Type I, I'd never let you past the front desk. However, if you think that you can tan (you get a tan line under a watch) I'd start you at a extremely low 2 minutes and see how you do and build up from there using no lotion at all.

04-03-2005, 11:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
engfant FREE ENGFANTUCATION Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,642 Rep Power: 13	I'll tan ANYONE Skin type zero and up.

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