Tanning Tips and Rules

Tanning Tips

Unlike other salons, we are going to teach you how to Tan the Smart Way.  We will not burn you and say, "See ya next week," because you can't sit down, much less lay in a tanning bed.  We believe that tanning is natural -- it is our body's protection against burning.  Every time you burn your skin, you are one step closer to all of the dangers of the sun that have been reported.

Please trust our consultants' analysis -- they are highly trained and certified to determine your skin type and set up a tanning schedule (PDF) that they feel is best for you.  If you have been tanning elsewhere, please let the consultant know.  She may still want you to have your minutes slightly reduced the first couple of times that you tan with us.  We keep our lamps very intense and clean.  You will see results.  Better safe than sorry.

For those of you who are just starting to build your base tan,  tanning is generally done on an every-other-day basis (it takes 48 hours to see complete results of a session).  If you come in the very next day, your experience may not be a pleasant one.  You risk exposing a possible pinking of the skin that you are not yet aware of, which can result in sunburn.  Slow is better.

Allow yourself 2 weeks to establish a beautiful, healthy-looking tan.  Your skin will thank you later in life.

If for some reason you absolutely need to come in the very next day, we are not allowed to move your minutes up.  Minutes are only moved up 2 at a time and only every other day.  PLEASE do not insist with the consultants -- this is an insurance law.

Tanning Nude

Now that we have your attention... let's learn how to do it.

DON’T EXPOSE AREAS OF THE BODY THAT HAVE NEVER SEEN THE SUN FOR A FULL SESSION. You are going to burn these areas and it’s going to itch and that would not be good, if you know what we mean. Got the vision?

Gradually expose those areas: leave undergarments on for all but the last 2 minutes of the 1st session; last 4 minutes of the 2nd session; last 6 minutes of the 3rd, and so on until it catches up to the rest of your body.

Be kind to your behind. (and all those other parts too)

Achieving the Bronzed Glow

	Do you want to reach that bronzed glow as quickly as possible?
	Do you want to take your tan to the next level?
	Do you want your tan to last longer?

If you answered YES to one or all of these questions, then your answer is  LOTIONS. LOTIONS. LOTIONS.

Why Use Lotions?

The key to tanning your skin indoors or out is MOIST SKIN. Ultra Violet exposure will dry out your skin. Dry skin will not tan as well or hold the color as long as moist skin will. The results of not using accelerator lotions are:

1. Premature aging of the skin (wrinkles),  

2. Leather-looking skin,  

3. Flakey and possibly itchy skin,  

4. Premature fading of the tan,  

5. More susceptibility to sunburn.

You want to:

1. Use a good INDOOR tanning accelerator lotion (NO baby oil or outdoor products.). See WARNING below.
    

2. Moisturize your skin after each session and after showers (especially while skin is still slightly wet—it will lock the moisture in.
    

3. Drink lots of water.

WARNING: You must use INDOOR QUALITY tanning lotions only.  Outdoor lotions and baby oil can cause a severe burn, possibly block the UV rays if they contain SPF, and they will ruin our acrylics immediately. If you are unsure, PLEASE ASK for consultant’s approval of your lotion. THANK YOU.

Eye Protection

If you tan without protective eyewear you can lose your color vision, lose your night vision and potentially go blind.

Shutting your eyes or covering your face with a towel is NOT ENOUGH.  The UV rays penetrate through the eyelids to the internal parts of the retina and cornea and burn them from the inside out.  The internal parts of the eye can literally begin to separate.

“Racoon eyes” (white circles around the eyes) are the most common reason people choose not to wear goggles. Our theory is, “Don’t worry—in a few years you won’t even notice the circles around your eyes because you won’t be able to see them, or anything else.”

We must see goggles each time you visit. You will not be permitted to tan without them.

Sunglobes™ are compact eyewear than do not leave raccoon eyes. They are sold at the counter for just $5.00. A truly wise investment.

To remedy any white lines on your body or face, apply a thin layer of Swedish Beauty™ sunless tanning lotion to darken those areas. It works great!
 

Towels and Cleanliness

Towels are provided.  Take 1 or 2 on your way in.

We clean the tanning units after each client, however, we require you to spray and wipe the bed after your session.   A bottle of disinfectant acrylic cleaner is in each room. Feel free to spray before or after your session.

Always deposit towels in the basket near the towel unit.

Tanning Rules

We appreciate you visiting our salon and hope that you'll feel relaxed and comfortable. To ensure your safety and comfort, and of others, a few rules apply...

	Medications: Some oral and topical medications can make you extremely sensitive to UV rays. Severe burns can he the result. Please check with your physician before tanning or refer to our medications list.
	Protective eyewear is not provided and is legally required. To prevent "raccoon eyes" purchase a pair of Sun Globes (sold at counter) We must see goggles each time you visit. You will not be permitted to tan without them.
	Baby oil and outdoor products are not permitted. Strictly enforced.
	Those under the age of 16 must have parent present to read and sign Consent Form (Consent Forms are not to leave the premises).
	Children under the age of 12 are not to be left alone in the waiting area. They must he accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
	Infants, children, and friends are not permitted in tanning rooms.
	Drinks and food are not permitted in the tanning rooms.
	Lotions sold in bottles are not returnable. Please try a sample first.
	Refund Policy - No refunds will he issued after the day of purchase. A credit will he applied to your account should you decide not to use your package. You may purchase lotions, skin/hair care products or a gift certificate with your credit amount.
	Memberships cannot be shared or transferred.
	Please be sure we have your current phone and address. We will attempt to contact you if an item has been left.

Tips For Best Mystic Tan Results

	If you body wax, do it before your Mystic Tan session.
	Shower, shave and exfoliate skin prior to your session.  Juniper Berry Exfoliating cleanser gel is excellent for this purpose
	Go to the Mystic booth with clean skin, no lotions, powders, perfumes, deodorant, hair spray or make up.
	Ask about our Maintainer Lotion to help lock in color.
	Try to schedule your Mystic Tan session in the evening - wait to bathe until the following morning.  The longer the product stays on your skin, the better the results.

Having clean skin will help lock in the color.  You can use Perfection sunless tanner for added color or touch ups.

Warning:  The Mystic Tan is NOT an established tan that would protect you from burning.

Tanning Tips

	If exercise is part of your routine, try to do so before tanning as increased blood flow produces melonin faster.
	Shaving and showering are recommended before tanning. Clean, exfoliated skin tans best. It's best not to shower for at least 2 to 4 hours after tanning.
	NEVER USE SOAP. It strips the skin of moisture. Cleansing creams or gels are recommended.
	Alternate positions. Example: Lay on back for first half of session; on stomach with arms up for the remainder. Visit full surround units for an all-over deep intensity tan.

WARNING:  When turning in units, do not kneel on acrylics you will go right through them. 

	Use a good indoor accelerator lotion, gel, or oil. Apply to entire body and face before tanning.
	Use an after tan/shower moisturizer.
	Drink lots of water to hydrate skin.
	The key to a golden brown tan is moist skin. Dry skin flakes, doesn't hold color for a long time, causes leather-look, and premature aging (wrinkles).
	There is no such thing as a fast tan. Take it slow. NEVER BURN.
	Visit our Mystic Tan unit for immediate color. 60 second session. Sunless, self-tanning. No UV rays. WARNING. This is not an established tan. You are not protected from outdoor rays.
	Building a base tan should he done on an every- other- day basis.  It takes 48 hours for complete results to show. You risk applying more UV radiation to skin that has a slight pinking that you are not yet aware of This could result in a burn. NOTE: You will not tan any faster if you come in every day vs. every other day. It is a process.
	Purchase body tattoos to see continual results.
	Please refer to your recommended tanning schedule included in this brochure.
	Once you have reached full session in all of our beds, you can come as often as you like. However, every day is still not recommended, as you still risk overexposure.
	To take your tan to the next level, move your lotion to a level 2 or 3 (try hot Action and bronzing lotions) and visit our Super Beds 2 to 3 times a week or our Megas and Stand-Up once a week.

Happy Birthday FREE Tan
(To active members only. Must be on birthday.)

Service Pledge

We sincerely hope your visits with us are always pleasant. Our goals are:

1. To always give 100% customer satisfaction and friendly service (YOU are our business).
     

2. To provide a clean and sanitized salon for your protection.
     

3. To send you on your way with a glowing, beautiful tan.

We will be faithful to changing our lamps and servicing our equipment. If you ever feel we have not met these standards of service, please let us know. 

Direct all comments to Kim Thomas, salon owner  OR Fax: 410-242-0274 mskimberlythomas@msn.com. 

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