i'm pretty pale, but I want to look tan for my wedding in July. i've never been to a tanning salon before so I don't know what to expect. Can anyone recommend a good tanning salon in Suffolk county? Also, when should I start tanning to be ready for my July wedding? What about spray tanning? For anyone who's had it done, would you recommend it over regular tanning? Thanks!
giannismomma05
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I say no to spray tan . and start in a low bed and work your way up i would start now and go every other day until your at the point you want to be and then like 3 -4 times a week. where do you live ?
JACK808
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I would recommend that you start now, and go gradually. I haven't been tanning in years, but I liked Carribean Tan on Sunrise H'way in Sayville. I've never done airbrush tanning, but my friend gets it done at the St. Tropez Spa in Port Jeff.
GraceAndAdam
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Thanks for the info. I'm looking for a tanning salon in or near Smithtown.
Jennifer907
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Midnite Sun in Hauppauge is where I go during my lunch break. I like the place. I wouldn't recommend the spray tanning. I usually go every day to every other day until I reach the level of tan I want and then I go 2-3 times every week to maintain it, depending upon how much real sun I get from all of the outdoor summer festivities.
MikeandJess
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I tried spray tanning for the first time a few weeks ago and it was a very horrible experience, I don't recommend it. However, I hear great things about the airbrush spray tanning, there is a vendor on this site that does it, I believe the salon is in great neck. Other girls have raved about this place, I forgot the name but I think it is under the tanning section on the vendor page.
MJDoc12
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I go to Palm Beach Tanning in Commack--I know they have several locations, as they are a chain.
First thing first---if you don't usually tan in the sun, you probably will NOT tan in the tanning beds.
Consider buying a package and going gradually starting at a low time (like 2-4 min.) and then working your way up to 12-15 min. Also, be sure to get a tanning lotion from them that will work with your skin tone. (Regular tanning oil will not work with the lamps--as the light will reflect off of it)
ETA: i would say NO to spray tanning for your wedding. you run too high of a risk of it coming out streaky or orange.
poisonivy918
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i'd start tanning now. it takes awhile to get a good color.
jtgarsik
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Victoria's Tanning salon in selden is the only salon i'll go to. Go in a lay down bed... and only go 8minutes in a 20 minute bed the first few times...(the 10 minute beds & standups are MUCH stronger and u might burn)....u'll notice a gradual difference...that's the safest way to go and it'll last the longest. good luck!
jtgarsik
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ps - i wouldn't go for spray tan for your wedding...u dont know how it's gonna come out. it either comes out great, or turns u orange depending on YOU...u dont wanna take that risk for ur big day!
EGreene79
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Posted by jtgarsik
Go in a lay down bed... and only go 8minutes in a 20 minute bed the first few times...(the 10 minute beds & standups are MUCH stronger and u might burn)....
If you're fair skinned like I am, 8 minutes, surprisingly, may even be too much. I say start really low, go 2-3 times a week (space your days out). I went for 8 minutes earlier this year and my bum was SO burned I could barely sit for days, and I was so upset with myself because I'm not a big fan of tanning to begin with - some say it's more dangerous than the sun!
