Tanning Lines? - tanTALK

SweetThang · 07-23-2005, 11:27 PM

Hi Everyone!

Today was my second time tanning. When I got home I realized that I was a little bit red which they said is natural? Anyway I have like streaks. Am I supposed to move around in the bed? I use Veritas as my tanning lotion, what about an after moisturizer .. can someone tell me the best out there.. And if veritas is good? Thanks so much!

DWhite6872 · 07-24-2005, 07:13 PM

Veritas is a good lotion. How big was the bed? When you say streaks...do you mean a stripe on your sides?

SweetThang · 07-25-2005, 01:14 AM

Im not sure how big the bed was. Im assuming it would be a norman type 1 bed. When I say streaks its like the space in the between the lights I dont get red but where the lights are I get red, both me and my boyfriend have the same thing. Should I rotate during my tanning?

Carolina_Girl · 07-25-2005, 07:57 AM

yes you have to mover around in the bed. If you don't it can cause you to have lines. in some beds you have to lay on your side. And don't forget to lift up your arms and tan under your arm.

stacy_teague · 07-27-2005, 02:07 PM

umm, you shouldn't have to move around that much in the bed if you are tanning at a quality salon with quality equipment. We believe tanning is also supposed to be relaxing, but if you have to constantly move around in the bed, how do you ever relax.

Also, you shouldn't get red, that is not normal, that is damaging to your skin. Veritas isn't a tingle lotion, so you shouldn't be getting red from that. If you are getting red in the bed you are tanning too long or you could be really hot, but if that is not that case reduce your time.

river_brat · 07-27-2005, 02:25 PM

The stripes could be caused by the type of lamps they have, the number of lamps, or over exposure which I am leaning more towards. You should not be red after tanning, maybe flushed like you get from warmth, but never your skin red.

Tanology · 08-24-2005, 03:49 PM

sometimes you can get streaks, like on your back if the salon is using reflective bulbs and the bed is not made for that type of lights. I totally agree you should not be getting red unless you use a tingle. Talk to the salon and ask them if anyone else is having that problem make them aware of the situation so they can resolve it.

Neon Beach · 08-24-2005, 03:52 PM

What's this, if the bed was not made for reflector lamps?

This sounds like a simple case of too much too soon. You got a burn.

CAYENNE2005 · 08-25-2005, 09:34 AM

I agree with Neon. Too much too soon. My husband and I tanned , out of town, and he hadn't tanned his rear in YEARS. Well, he came out with a zebra butt and tan everywhere else!

Leosalon · 09-08-2005, 02:25 PM

When your skin is white it will look blotchy at first. I try to get a small base before I'm seen in public. That way if there is some redness, it's at least even. I always try to protect my face as well as possible too. It's really important once you start going to tanning salons.

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07-24-2005, 07:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
DWhite6872 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 22 2004 Posts: 3,646 Rep Power: 0	Veritas is a good lotion. How big was the bed? When you say streaks...do you mean a stripe on your sides?

07-25-2005, 01:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
SweetThang Join Date: Jul 23 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Im not sure how big the bed was. Im assuming it would be a norman type 1 bed. When I say streaks its like the space in the between the lights I dont get red but where the lights are I get red, both me and my boyfriend have the same thing. Should I rotate during my tanning?

07-25-2005, 07:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Carolina_Girl Join Date: Jul 17 2005 Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	yes you have to mover around in the bed. If you don't it can cause you to have lines. in some beds you have to lay on your side. And don't forget to lift up your arms and tan under your arm.

07-27-2005, 02:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
stacy_teague I'm Banned Join Date: Dec 9 2004 Location: Multiple Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	umm, you shouldn't have to move around that much in the bed if you are tanning at a quality salon with quality equipment. We believe tanning is also supposed to be relaxing, but if you have to constantly move around in the bed, how do you ever relax. Also, you shouldn't get red, that is not normal, that is damaging to your skin. Veritas isn't a tingle lotion, so you shouldn't be getting red from that. If you are getting red in the bed you are tanning too long or you could be really hot, but if that is not that case reduce your time.

07-27-2005, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
river_brat I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 1 2004 Location: WEST COAST Age: 44 Posts: 906 Rep Power: 21	The stripes could be caused by the type of lamps they have, the number of lamps, or over exposure which I am leaning more towards. You should not be red after tanning, maybe flushed like you get from warmth, but never your skin red.

08-24-2005, 03:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tanology BFF Police Patrol Join Date: Jul 23 2004 Location: BFF Headquarters!!!! Age: 49 Posts: 564 Rep Power: 71	sometimes you can get streaks, like on your back if the salon is using reflective bulbs and the bed is not made for that type of lights. I totally agree you should not be getting red unless you use a tingle. Talk to the salon and ask them if anyone else is having that problem make them aware of the situation so they can resolve it.

08-24-2005, 03:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	What's this, if the bed was not made for reflector lamps? This sounds like a simple case of too much too soon. You got a burn.

08-25-2005, 09:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
CAYENNE2005 I love Derf!! Join Date: Jan 31 2005 Location: Around the corner Age: 55 Posts: 1,730 Rep Power: 143	I agree with Neon. Too much too soon. My husband and I tanned , out of town, and he hadn't tanned his rear in YEARS. Well, he came out with a zebra butt and tan everywhere else!

09-08-2005, 02:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Leosalon Join Date: Apr 13 2005 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	When your skin is white it will look blotchy at first. I try to get a small base before I'm seen in public. That way if there is some redness, it's at least even. I always try to protect my face as well as possible too. It's really important once you start going to tanning salons.

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