How to Tan in a Lay Down Tanning Bed

One of the most basic questions tanning salon staffs get from new clients has to do with using a tanning bed. There are various kinds of tanning beds out there, from laydown and standup, to mega, ultra bronzing, high pressure, red light, and more; so as a first-time tanning bed user, these options can feel quite overwhelming. For this reason, tanning salons generally recommend using a laydown, or standard, bed for your first indoor tanning experience.

If you are new to using a tanning bed, continue reading for a simple, step-by-step process on how to get the best results at your local tanning salon!

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Indianapolis Tanning Salon 317-257-8262

Getting Started

Your first step begins before you even leave the house! Think about what you are going to wear to the tanning salon, as well as, what you are going to wear in the tanning bed. See our last blog, “What Should I Wear in a Tanning Bed?” for information and tips on tanning bed attire.

Tanning Lotions

Once you know what your attire will be, your next step is to choose a tanning product. Or, you can choose to forgo tanning lotions altogether. Just be sure to still incorporate some form of SPF protection or sunscreen, as you can still burn in a tanning bed just like you would in the natural sun. See our blog, “3 Types of Indoor Tanning Lotions” to learn more about tanning lotion options.

Arriving at the Salon

Upon arriving at the salon, you will check in and pay at the counter. Tell them you would like to do a standard bed, and then discuss how long you would like to tan. You will tan similar in a bed as you would in the sun, so keep this in mind when choosing a time limit. For first timers, it is recommended to go for 10 minutes, and then see how you feel. If you tan well, you can opt for 15 to 20 minutes. When your check-in is complete, you will be instructed to a room. Before heading to your room, be sure to grab a pair of gold eye protection stickers on the counter. These are free, and they work very well.

Note: If you need to use the restroom, do so before heading to your room. There are guest bathrooms in the back of the salon.

Inside Your Room

Once you get inside your room, close the door and be sure it is locked. You can choose to turn on the radio next to the head of the bed, before getting started. Now with your tunes set, remove your clothing to reveal the attire you have chosen to tan in, and then apply your tanning lotion (or sunscreen), if you choose to. Next, head to the wall and press the button that starts your tanning bed. Then sit on the bed and apply your eye protection stickers, following the instructions on the back of the wrapper.

Tanning

Now just lay down, close the top of the tanning bed on top of your, and RELAX! You can adjust the speed of the fans and monitor the time left from inside the bed as you tan. Keep in mind, if you are in a bed with a face tanner, once you turn it off, it will not come back on. When the bed shuts off, get out, wipe yourself down with the towel provided, and toss your eye stickers in the trashcan. After getting dressed, you are welcome to use the complimentary deodorants, hairsprays, and face wipes provided in the back of the tanning salon. These amenities are great for those who have to go back to work or run additional errands for the day!

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How to Achieve the Best Spray Tan Results

When you visit your local tanning salon, you expect to walk out with the tan you have in mind. When it comes to spray tans, you must put some effort into it if you want the best results. Continue reading to learn what you and your spray tan technician can do to ensure your final color is lustrous and long-lasting.

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Hydrate and Moisturize

The preparation needed to achieve the best spray tanning results must start days before your actual appointment. It is important to fully-hydrate and moisturize your skin, head to toe, and even more so in drier areas like elbows and heels. This hydration and moisturizing process should begin at least one week before your scheduled spray tan. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water every day, and use quality products with little-to-no fragrance to reduce the risk of skin irritation and lingering residue.

Wax and Shave

If you need to remove hair, whether by razor or wax, be sure to do so a full 48 hours before your spray tan. Shaving and waxing can irritation skin temporarily, and apply tanner to it during this irritation stage can jeopardize the evenness of your tan. Always give your skin enough time to calm down before your spray tanning session.

Exfoliate

Just hair removal, exfoliating the skin has many benefits, but can temporarily upset the skin. Allow yourself 24 to 48 hours before spray tanning to ensure your results are even and long-lasting. This will give your skin enough time to return to its normal pH balance. Always use a non-oil exfoliant to reduce lingering residue on the skin.

pH Balance and Barrier Cream

Now that you are aware of all the things you can do to ensure a great spray tan, you should know a couple of things your technician should be doing for you. Using a pH balancer on the skin helps to avoid problems caused by residual residues on the skin from bandages, deodorant, perfume, and more. They should also use a barrier cream to help ensure even and long-lasting application.

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Top-Secret Tanning Tips for Beautiful Long-Lasting Color

In order to achieve amazing color that will stand the test of time, you have to know a few insider secrets for tanning. These tips and tricks will not only save you time and money, they will have your skin looking healthy and radiant all year long! Continue reading to review some important, top-secrete tips that will guarantee a lustrous, bronze tan that will last and last!

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Pair Bronzers with Prep Lotions

Bronzing lotions are fantastic for delivering an instant and delayed tanning boost. But the insider secret about bronzers is that they are not always enough. You may need to add extra steps to your tanning routine in order to get the long-lasting results you desire. For instance, expert tanners pair their bronzer with a “prep” lotion. They work similar to your foundation primer or nail polish base coat. Prep lotions support overall better tanning results. Not only do they boost your bronzers development, they balance and correct your color, nourish the skin with essential vitamins, and extend the life of your color.

Recommended Prep Lotion: Designer Skin Color Perfecting Primer – 8 oz. – $25

Exfoliate Weekly

The top secrete key to a flawless tan is routine exfoliation. This process removes dehydrated skin cells, dead skin, and lotion buildup. It is best to exfoliate once a week to keep your tan bright and seamless, and to get the best results from your tanning lotion.

Recommended Exfoliating Scrub: Norvell Prime Pre-Sunless Tanning Body Buff Kit – $5

Use Tan Extenders

Many tanners think they can just slap on some lotion and hit the beds, or get a quick spray and be on their way. But expert tanning results require post-tanning work. Tan extenders are the best kept secret in the insider world of expert tanning, and are now widely available at any local tanning salon or convenient store. They don’t just extend your color, they make it look better!

Recommended Tan Extender: Swedish Beauty Endless Moisturizer Tan Extender – 8.5 oz. – $40

Change it Up

Don’t stick with the same tanning routine. To keep your skin guessing, and susceptible to great color, change things up every now and again! Switch between different bronzers, lotions, beds, tanning styles, and more. This is a great well-kept secret in the tanning industry! Consult your local tanning salon for professional advice and recommendations for your unique skin tone and tanning goals.

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Learn the Facts about Tanning While Pregnant

If you are an expecting mother, or plan to be, you might be researching all about protecting yourself while you’re carrying your baby. One common pregnancy concern, and misconception, has to do with tanning. Moms want to know if sun tanning, whether natural or sunless, is harmful to their unborn child. This is an understandable inquiry, and a common one among moms-to-be. After all, a mother can never be too sure.

So if you are a lover of sun and also expecting, continue reading to brush up on the real facts surrounding pregnancy and tanning.

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Pregnancy and Sun Tanning

Here’s the facts: tanning while pregnant is just as safe as being out in the natural sun. Ultraviolet light, the source that makes our skin tan, is not strong enough to reach inside a mother’s womb. This is true for tanning beds, tanning booths, and natural sun bathing.

Normally, there is no serious or immediate risk to an unborn fetus in terms of UV tanning, however, there are rare exceptions depending on manufacturer malfunctions, medical conditions, excessive tanning, medication use, and more. In most cases, the only outcome from tanning while pregnant is a tan mommy-to-be!

Tips for Tanning Pregnant

When you are pregnant, there are some tips that might make tanning easier and safer for you. All women are different, and show and grow at different rates. So depending on fast your tummy grows, you may or may not be able to tan in your regular bed. In early trimesters of pregnancy, a mother can still tan comfortably and safely in a lay-down bed.

But once a mommy’s well beyond the second trimester, a lay down tanning bed is not the best option. This is because laying down in a tanning bed tends to raise body heat and restrict blood flow. Instead, expectant mothers should use stand-up tanning booths. This will provide more comfort, mobility, and safety.

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How Does Our Skin Tan?

Your body’s natural ability to change color and tan is nothing more than a biological defense mechanism to protect your skin against the sunlight’s (or tanning lamps) ultraviolet radiation. When our skin darkens from sun exposure, it’s attempting to reduce the amount of UV penetration into our skin cells. This helps prevent sun burn, skin cancer, RNA damage, DNA damage, and more.

Although our skin has this built-in defense system against UV radiation, it is strongly encouraged to use tanning products, moisturizers, and skin care treatments after tanning to further protect your skin against ultraviolet damage. Continue reading to learn the process in which skin tans, and what makes our bodies lose our tan after some time.

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Melanocytes and Melanin

Your body goes through a process called melanogenesis to darken the skin. During melanogenesis, cells called melanocytes produce a pigment called melanin, which makes the skin change color under UV exposure. These specialized cells make two different kinds of melanin: pheomelanin and eumelanin. Pheomelanin renders the skin red, such as a sun burn, whereas eumelanin renders the skin a dark brown color. These pigments protect your skin by absorbing UV solar radiation upon exposure. It is also the body’s means to repair any skin damage that has already taken place. The darker you get, the more your body is trying to repair and protect your skin.

Fading Tans

Melanogenesis is not a process that shows immediate results. Generally, the skin will turn pink or red during initial exposure, and then change to a darker tan or brown color several hours later. The more sun exposure, the more melanin your body will continue to produce in order to repair and protect your skin. This is why we often look darker one or two days after enjoying the sun (or tanning bed). But once sun exposure begins to die down, your growing skin cells push the darkened skin upward, and your tan begins to fade as dead skin is exfoliated more and more.

Safe Tanning

It is important to learn the proper tanning course for your skin type before hitting the sun too hard. There are several tanning lotions, moisturizers, and skin care products that not only enhance and extend your tan, but also enrich and protect your skin year-round. Talk to your local tanning consultant for customized tanning advice for your unique skin tone and type.

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