Enaa Mari
Come summer and the beaches are dotted with people lying on the sand and sunbathing. Who doesn’t want a good tan? But do you know exposing your skin to the UV rays of the sun for longer can damage your skin? And if you are extremely fair (which experts classify as type 1 skin), you can burn quickly.
For the perfect sun-kissed glow, forget the sun. Visit a tanning salon. Salons nowadays are equipped with state-of-the-art tanning beds that utilize the same UV rays of the sun. However, in a salon, you are under the supervision of experts who fix the duration of exposure to UV radiation, depending on your skin type.
To your surprise, the time duration is in seconds! What a huge difference to the duration you spend on a beach under the direct sun!
People laze over the sand, basking in the warm glow of the sun, forgetting about the time. No wonder many complain of getting a darker tan than desired or the typical orange shade. Many even get burned.
So, ladies and gentlemen, if you want a beautiful, healthy-looking tan in a safer environment, please choose a salon.
Now the question is:
How to choose a salon?
Salons are mushrooming in almost every state of America. Not all of them are worth it. Refrain from visiting the first salon that comes your way. You must do your research and compare before you step inside a place that claims itself to be the best salon for a tan.
Here are the top things you must check while choosing a tanning salon:
License
Make sure the salon is certified. The staff should be well-trained and carry proper certifications. Do they have dermatologists around? How are the tanning technicians – are they amateurs or experienced? You can directly ask the salon management for their licenses. No good salon would refuse that.
Location
A salon located nearby can be more convenient than one located far off. After getting freshly tanned, you might want to head home and avoid exposing yourself to the sun unnecessarily. Or perhaps you have an important function to attend. You can locate a salon near the venue so that you head straight to the function after the tanning session.
But mind you, folks, if the function is important, schedule your tanning session a couple of weeks in advance, especially if you have type 1, 2, and 3 skin. This is because light-skinned people take time to get a rich color. In fact, type 1 skin would hardly tan in the first session. So, ensure you have enough time to let your skin “weave” the desirable color.
For the same reason, it would be a hassle to drive to a far-off salon for multiple sessions. Search for “tanning salon near me” to find one nearby.
Type of tanning bed
Tanning beds is available in different levels – from level 1 to level 6. Levels 1 and 2 feature low pressure bulbs. Levels 2, 3, and 4 feature medium-pressure bulbs. Levels 5 and 6 feature high-pressure bulbs. When we talk of pressure, we talk about the amount or intensity of radiation the bulbs emit.
Usually, tanning beds use both UV A and UV B rays, but mostly it is the former that bronzes your skin. Both rays carry a certain danger to the skin on prolonged exposure.
Salons like Boca Tanning Club feature Super Beds designed to tan you quickly. The bulbs are of superior quality. Tans from such bulbs are found to last longer.
Please discuss your skin type with the expert present in the salon to choose the type of bed for your skin. As the level differs, the prices also differ.
Cost
As mentioned above, your cost of tanning will depend on the type of tanning bed you use. If you choose sunless tan, then it depends on the type of tanning product. Do we need to mention that the cost largely relies on the quality of the salons and their location? A highly reputed salon will cost you more, but the result they provide is mind-blowing.
You don’t become the golden goddess in a cheap salon, do you?
Sunless tanning
If you don’t wish to tan inside a tanning bed, then your choice of salon would also depend on the fact that they provide a sunless tan. Tanning salon in Coral Springs offers both sunbed and sunless tan. They even provide mobile spray tanning services. You can call in the experts at your place to give you a beautiful tan through spray machines.
Standing booths or lay-down booths
For some of you, the choice of salons would also depend on whether they have standing booths or tanning beds. As the name suggests, standing booths allow you to stand during the entire tanning session. On the other hand, you can comfortably lie down on a tanning bed.
Both types of beds have their own sets of advantages and disadvantages.
For example, in a booth, you must stand with your arms raised high to get an even tan. This can lead to discomfort for some people. Also, the booths may not have UV radiation directly on your face. So, people who want a richer color on their faces might not find a standing booth a better option.
A tanning bed makes for a comfortable tanning session, but you must change your pose to get an even tan. Make sure you keep your head a bit upwards so that your neck gets tanned evenly. The advantage of a tanning bed is that it tans your face evenly, unlike a booth.
However, both options are good. The ultimate choice depends on you.
Environment of the salon
Is it too crowded or tranquil in there? Depending on whether you love crowds or serenity, you can choose a salon. And don’t overlook the cleanliness factor. A salon should be clean and hygienic. You want to go back with only a tan, nothing else.
Do keep the above factors in mind while choosing a salon for tanning. For more information, please visit www.bocatanningclub.com.
