Do you think I can get a Tan in 3 weeks?

Original post by shellnroc

May 12, 2006 11:18 PM

Just looking to get a base tan. So for my wedding I have a lil color and for my HM I have a base tan.

What do you think?

Deedlebug126 Posted: May 12, 2006 11:45 PM

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Posted by shellnroc

Posted by Deedlebug126

LOL no you're not... I used to buy my lotions at the salon, but they are so expensive, so I started buying them off ebay. That is where i got this one.

Is it supposed to only be used for a tanning salon or do you think I can purchase it at a store?

I think you can only purchase it at a tanning salon... Im not too sure where else you could get it.

Deedlebug126 Posted: May 12, 2006 11:46 PM

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Posted by shellnroc

Posted by Deedlebug126

if you want a nice base tan, go everyother day for a week (buy the 5 sessions of the HT54 bed) then do three times a week in the HT42... The HT54 will tan you up fast, and the 42 will maintain it, so it doesnt fade, but it wont make you darker.

Damn Girl, you know your stuff!! lol

Did you work at a tanning salon?

Thanks so much, you have been so helpful!!

No, I was just so scared to start tanning before the wedding, i didnt want to look funny or damage my skin, so I asked a million questions. They hate me there! I actually put a low SPF sunblock on my face, on alternate sessions.

shellnroc Posted: May 12, 2006 11:47 PM

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Well, I'm sooo happy you asked alot of questions.

Deedlebug126 Posted: May 12, 2006 11:48 PM

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lol me too, like I said I dont tan easily, and asking a ton of questions really helped.

shellnroc Posted: May 12, 2006 11:48 PM

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Yes, I'm scared about my face too. My face is so sensitive!!

shellnroc Posted: May 12, 2006 11:49 PM

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Now are you tanning to maintain it or to get darker?

Deedlebug126 Posted: May 12, 2006 11:49 PM

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Definitely use a low SPF on the first couple of sessions.

Deedlebug126 Posted: May 12, 2006 11:51 PM

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Im maintaining now in the HT42... I have really nice color right now, im not super dark, its looks really natural. I want to keep it this way till the wedding, then I can go back to my pasty self

shellnroc Posted: May 12, 2006 11:52 PM

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Posted by Deedlebug126

Definitely use a low SPF on the first couple of sessions.

I definitely will.
I have to remember all your tips!

Deedlebug126 Posted: May 12, 2006 11:52 PM

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Good luck, youre going to look great!

shellnroc Posted: May 12, 2006 11:53 PM

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Ok..one more question I promise...lol

When you first started tanning, did you burn at all?

shellnroc Posted: May 12, 2006 11:55 PM

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Posted by Deedlebug126

Good luck, youre going to look great!

Thank you!!!!!
and Thanks so much for all your help!!!
I really appreciate it.

Deedlebug126 Posted: May 12, 2006 11:55 PM

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I burned on the second session because I went in for 8 minutes and used a tingle lotions... The first session I went in for 6 minutes with the intimidation lotion and I actually had color, so I pushed my luck on the second session and burned the crap out of myself... So stick with 6 minutes for a week and no tingle!

and make sure, even if you dont use hollywood tans, to only use a stand up, or you will get funny blotches on your back. And when you use the stand up, do not keep your arms up the whole time, at first, or you will burn under your arms and your sides.

shellnroc Posted: May 12, 2006 11:57 PM

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Posted by Deedlebug126

I burned on the second session because I went in for 8 minutes and used a tingle lotions... The first session I went in for 6 minutes with the intimidation lotion and I actually had color, so I pushed my luck on the second session and burned the crap out of myself... So stick with 6 minutes for a week and no tingle!

I'll definitely take your advice.
Thanksss

Deedlebug126 Posted: May 12, 2006 11:58 PM

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you're welcome. FM me if you have any more questions, I harass the people at the salon everyday, with questions, so I always have new info LOL

DanNette Posted: May 13, 2006 12:45 AM

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I never get color from a tanning bad. The only way i get color is from Spray Tanning! I love it!!!!! It is safe,but it won't give you a base for your HM. it didn't make me orange and I am very pale.