I've never gone before but want to start to get some color for my wedding. Thinking of going today. Any advice ladies?
i just went for the 1st time yest... i went to beach bum tanning. i printed out a coupon off their website. pay for one tan and get a week free.
How long did you tan for? Did you use any low spf?
i did a platinum bed b/c im claustraphobic. the limit is 15 min and i did 8. i didnt have any lotion on..
Posted by Nicole622
i just went for the 1st time yest... i went to beach bum tanning. i printed out a coupon off their website. pay for one tan and get a week free.
platinum beds also - i do the stand up, feel its a more even color and ive only been doing 6 minutes since im sooo fair.
Posted by magbride
Sorry, I hate to be the buzzkill, but I feel compelled to caution against tanning beds. It is really sooo dangerous. I work in the beauty industry and I'm educated on this stuff all the time--and hear horror stories. They all claim to be UVB free...those are there rays that burn your skin. So they use UVA rays instead. Well, new findings show that UVA rays are even worse than UVB. They're the rays that penetrate your skin deep down and cause cancer. Most SPFs only protect against UVB rays (even outdoors). You need a broad spectrum with UVA protection..like Neutrogena helioplex or LaRoche Posay Anthelios.
Now, I did my fair share of tanning beds in high school, but I wish I didn't and would never step foot in them again.
Just my two cents.
Posted by KarinAmanda
Posted by Nicole622
i just went for the 1st time yest... i went to beach bum tanning. i printed out a coupon off their website. pay for one tan and get a week free.
ive been going there also for my eparty - ive been 3 times and look SOOO MUCH tanner ... i did go with the upgraded bed though, that is supposed to burn less, brown more.
Also - ive been using the Jergens sunless tan lotion and i LOVE it ... i use it right after the shower and I have deff. seen a huge difference! Now i can wear white for my eparty and not look like a ghost!![]()
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just watch with the jergens it rubs off on things. i had the stuff all over my white bra, so imagine what the inside of your dress will look like
If you are light skinned or brun somewhat easily, I would suggest starting at 8 minutes and then build your way up to 15 min. Go like every other day for a week or so to get a good base and then just go every so often to maintain the color you want
I have some serious tanning background ahaha. Well go to Beach Bum you get free tanning Sunday's and also some good packages. If it is your first time do 8-10 minutes no more and see how you tan, if you burn, bronze, etc. Also ask them for a non bronzing lotion with some SPF. BUT if you want a lotion with bronzer make sure to spread it evenly, and wash your hands after since it will bronze up your hands big time!
Posted by AlliCatB
DO THE BRAZIL BRONZE
safer and nicer than a real tan - not orange at all.
I'm obsessed
well depending on your skin ..if your fair i would say start low and gradually increase time! you don't want to burn..especially you dairy aire!! lol it hurts!!!!!
I just went to Beach Bum tanning to get spray tanned and the next day my nails, and hands were orange.....that was the first time that i went spray tanning and i would never do it again......it rubs off on your clothes and i dont think that it was very even, I went spray tanning last monday and i can still see some orange on my nails, it looks gross.......I have went tanning in the stand up at Hollywood tans 2 times now, and i have a great tan right now.....its so not good for you but i dont want to be pale for my wedding....just thought that i would share my experiance with you ladies
I don't live on LI, but I get airbrushed and it is great. It has never looked orange and since the person applies it, it comes out totally even. A friend of mine has gotten this done at a salon in COmmack (not sure of the name) that is not a beach bum. I agree with the girls who warn against tanning...I have gotten many moles removed and screened for cancer, and it;s very scary!!!!
