Tanning Instructions

• Use a pair of protective eyewear. This is the only way to block UV rays 100%. The results of not wearing them could lead to permanent eye damage including complete blindness.

• You will find a sanitized towel for your use in your assigned tanning room. Make sure to put the towel in the towel receptacle located in the lobby area when you have finished tanning.
• Use a baby wipe that is located at the front counter to remove dirt, oil, or cosmetics from your face. (Clean skin tans best)
• Go to your assigned room. Lock door.
• You can tan nude, bathing suit, etc. Apply tanning accelerator lotion (Indoor Quality Only). For your face we recommend using a facial accelerator. If you choose not to tan your face you should use SPF 30 sunscreen while tanning, and then you could use a sunless tanning product after showering to blend color and a bronzing powder if necessary.
• We recommend removing contact lenses; however, it is not required.
  If you want to get a very dark tan as fast as possible and have your tan last twice as long, you can achieve these results by using a good indoor body and face tan accelerator. See the consultant for choosing the level that’s right for you.
• Protect tattoos from fading by applying SPF 25 lip balm.
• Protect your lips with SPF lip balm. Lips do not produce melanin and can dry out and burn easily
• Tanning beds are controlled by our computer. When you reach your room, you will see a 5 on the timer. This indicates that you have 5 minutes to undress and apply lotions before your session time begins. PLEASE NOTE: The bed will come on by itself, after the delay time is over. You must press the START button anytime during the 5 minute delay time to turn on the unit.
• After showering, apply an after-tan moisturizer. This will lock in moisture and
  extend the life of your tan.
• Be considerate of clients waiting. Dress and leave room as quickly as possible.
• Take your goggles to the front counter and deposit them in the disinfectant
  container.

Tanning Rules
We appreciate you visiting our salon and hope that you will feel relaxed and comfortable.
In order to ensure this, we ask that you adhere to the following rules:

• Medications: Some medications can make you extremely sensitive to UV rays.
  Severe burns could result. Make sure to check with you physician before tanning
  or refer to our medications list. Make sure to check the list of medications posted
  in the salon for photosensitivity drugs.
• Protective Eyewear: Must be worn or you will not be allowed to tan.
• Absolutely no use of mineral oils, baby oil, tanning oil, or outdoor tanning
  products. No SPF's.
• Those under the age of 18 must have parent present to read and sign the Consent
  Form. (Consent Forms cannot leave the premises).
•  Children under the age of 12 are not to be left alone in the waiting area.
• Infants, children, and friends are not permitted in tanning rooms. Only the client
  actually tanning is permitted in the tanning room.
• Drinks and food are not permitted in the tanning rooms.
• Lotions sold in bottles are not returnable. Please try a sample first.
• See our refund policies listed at the front desk.
• We are not responsible for any personal belongings left at the salon.
•  Do not kneel on the acrylics, they could crack and you can go right through them.

Tanning Tips

• If you exercise, try to do so before tanning as the increased blood flow will
  produce melanin faster.
• Shaving and showering are recommended before tanning. Clean, exfoliated skin
  tans better. It's best not to shower for at least 2 to 4 hours after tanning if you are
  using a lotion with a bronzer in it. The bronzers in the lotion take 2 to 4 hours to
  work. Showering after tanning does not "wash away your tan". That's a myth.
• Never use soap. Use cleansing creams or gels. Soaps robs the moisture from
  your skin.
• Alternate positions: Visit a stand up unit for an all-over to even up tan.
• Use a good indoor accelerator lotion or gel. No oils. Apply to entire body and
  face before tanning.
• Use an after tan/shower moisturizer.
• Drink lots of water to hydrate the skin.
• The key to tan is moist skin.
• Burning will not make you tan any faster. Never Burn.
• Visit our Sunless unit for immediate color. NO UV rays. Please keep in mind
  that this is not an established tan. You are not as protected from outdoor rays as
  you are with regular tanning bed use.
• When building a base tan you can come in every day. It can take up to 24 hours
  for complete results to show. Tanning is a process.
• You can purchase body tattoos to see continual results.
• Take your tan to the next level by moving to a level 2, 3, 4 or 5 bed.
• Note on tanning nude: Be careful when exposing areas of your body that have
  never seen the sun. They will bum!!! Expose these areas gradually until get
  caught up with the rest of your body. Always use an SPF sun block when tanning
  outdoors. Never, never, let your skin burn.

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Service
We pride ourselves in always giving the customer 100% satisfaction. We also promise to
provide a clean and sanitized salon for your protection. If you ever feel that we have not
met these standards of service, please let us know.

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