Advice needed! - tanTALK

Gidget · 09-21-2006, 09:49 AM

I usually tan inside all year long. However this summer was so nice that I tanned outside starting June 11. Now I am white as a ghost and want to start tanning inside again.

Since the girls at the salon dont know anything except what they read in the Enquirer can someone tell me how long I should go in for and also should I still use a high power bed or just a regular one.

Thanks guys

Neon Beach · 09-21-2006, 09:57 AM

This will be based on your skin type, tanning history, and the equipment being used.

Gidget · 09-21-2006, 10:08 AM

Been tanning inside since I was 17 and I am 46.
Skin type 3C
Equipment at the salon I attend go from very basic beds maximum 30 minutes to high power beds maximum 8 minutes

mr belvedere · 09-21-2006, 10:29 AM

I always recommend the midlevel beds to start if you are there more for the tan than you are the "session", if you know what I mean. Beginning session times will vary based on lamp strength and skin type, but most Skin Type II tanners can get away with a 5 or 6 minute session for the first 2 or 3 sessions in the midlevel beds. After 2 or 3 sessions at 6 minutes or so, if you aren't experiencing any redness, increase your session time by 2 minutes and hold there for 2 sessions and check the results. Again, if after two sessions at 8 minutes you have no burning and are seeing a good base tan developing, continue increasing session lengths in 2 minute increments until you reach the maximum session length of the unit you are using. After that, you can either continue doing the max session a2 or three times a week or upgrade to a once a week session in the HP bed if they have one.

Gidget · 09-21-2006, 10:32 AM

Thank you so much:)

mr belvedere · 09-21-2006, 10:34 AM

You're most welcome Gidg!

missyhot · 09-21-2006, 12:42 PM

A thirty minute bed? WOw thats an old bed.

Neon Beach · 09-21-2006, 12:54 PM

They still make lamps that are rated for 30 minute sessions.

cupid65 · 09-21-2006, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missyhot

A thirty minute bed? WOw thats an old bed.

well she is 46

mr belvedere · 09-21-2006, 10:54 PM

Excellent point! ~I like the way Cupid thinks! Now if he could just shoot Missy in the Butt!~

09-21-2006, 09:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gidget I'm Banned Join Date: Jul 26 2005 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 8,521 Rep Power: 0	Advice needed! I usually tan inside all year long. However this summer was so nice that I tanned outside starting June 11. Now I am white as a ghost and want to start tanning inside again. Since the girls at the salon dont know anything except what they read in the Enquirer can someone tell me how long I should go in for and also should I still use a high power bed or just a regular one. Thanks guys

09-21-2006, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Re: Advices needed! This will be based on your skin type, tanning history, and the equipment being used. __________________ www.talktimmins.com -- http://www.drjawnswebworx.com/

09-21-2006, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gidget I'm Banned Join Date: Jul 26 2005 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 8,521 Rep Power: 0	Re: Advice needed! Been tanning inside since I was 17 and I am 46. Skin type 3C Equipment at the salon I attend go from very basic beds maximum 30 minutes to high power beds maximum 8 minutes

09-21-2006, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
mr belvedere Mr. b Join Date: May 10 2005 Age: 54 Posts: 7,247 Rep Power: 68	Re: Advice needed! I always recommend the midlevel beds to start if you are there more for the tan than you are the "session", if you know what I mean. Beginning session times will vary based on lamp strength and skin type, but most Skin Type II tanners can get away with a 5 or 6 minute session for the first 2 or 3 sessions in the midlevel beds. After 2 or 3 sessions at 6 minutes or so, if you aren't experiencing any redness, increase your session time by 2 minutes and hold there for 2 sessions and check the results. Again, if after two sessions at 8 minutes you have no burning and are seeing a good base tan developing, continue increasing session lengths in 2 minute increments until you reach the maximum session length of the unit you are using. After that, you can either continue doing the max session a2 or three times a week or upgrade to a once a week session in the HP bed if they have one. __________________ "A dusty bible leads to a dirty life ..." -Synonymous

09-21-2006, 10:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gidget I'm Banned Join Date: Jul 26 2005 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 8,521 Rep Power: 0	Re: Advice needed! Thank you so much:)

09-21-2006, 10:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
mr belvedere Mr. b Join Date: May 10 2005 Age: 54 Posts: 7,247 Rep Power: 68	Re: Advice needed! You're most welcome Gidg! __________________ "A dusty bible leads to a dirty life ..." -Synonymous

09-21-2006, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
missyhot I love Derf!! Join Date: Jun 30 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,649 Rep Power: 117	Re: Advice needed! A thirty minute bed? WOw thats an old bed.

09-21-2006, 12:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Re: Advice needed! They still make lamps that are rated for 30 minute sessions. __________________ www.talktimmins.com -- http://www.drjawnswebworx.com/

09-21-2006, 10:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
mr belvedere Mr. b Join Date: May 10 2005 Age: 54 Posts: 7,247 Rep Power: 68	Re: Advice needed! Excellent point! ~I like the way Cupid thinks! Now if he could just shoot Missy in the Butt!~ __________________ "A dusty bible leads to a dirty life ..." -Synonymous

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