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tanning bed
I was thinking about tanning over the winter. I have never been before, I was wondering what to expect, what levels I should use, what I should wear, how often I should go and stuff about costs, etc.
I'm already dark skinned, a bit.
Thanks!
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I'm sure it depends on where you go, but at the tanning salon I go to, there's only one level. You have the choice of a booth (you stand up- that's what I usually use. there's a 12 minute limit to stay in there) or a bed (what you probably can picture, the limit is 15 minutes). I am naturally dark skinned, so when I tan I usually do between 10-15 minutes. There are TONS of different packages. You can buy anything from one single visit, 10 visits, a week straight, a month straight, a year membership, etc. You just need to talk to someone that works there with pricing. There are usually specials going on for that day/month that are sometimes good deals. A lot of websites include prices, if you know which salon you're planning on going to. You're going to need to buy eye protection, which will be offered at the salon in different styles. It's VERY important that you wear the eye protection! As for what to wear, I'm assuming you mean when you actually are tanning. I usually just go naked so that I have no tan lines. Or I'll wear a thong and no bra. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in. It's up to you! Just remember, the more you wear, the more tan lines you'll get.
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tanning is very bad for you. It causes skin cancer.
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Personally, i would never do this. It can cause cancer and so much more. Plus, its not even that effective. For it to be effective you need to do it many times. Once is not gonna do it. Natural tanning (at the beach, or your backyard) is healthier (but it can still be dangerous).
But its your choice!
I know all of this from people i know and their experiences. Also, things i have heard from doctors.
Good luck !
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Well no one actually answered your question so if you really want to know about it there's usually a few levels (depends where you go) usually it's 1, 2, and 3 (sometimes 4 and 5). If you're somewhat dark-skinned i would start off with 2 or 3 then gradually move up in levels if you want to. It's hard to tell what level because people have different definitions of "dark skinned" (the people that work there will suggest a level for your skin better than I can). Don't wear any clothes obviously except maybe underwear because sunburn down there hurts alot. Buy tanning lotion at the salon only (lotions from walmart and CVS will crack the beds and then they'll make you pay for them). When I went I went twice a week for a month which gave me a nice tan. The people working there will tell you alot more about it so you know what's going on.
BUT, I'd advise you not to go, or at least only go for a special occasion. It's expensive, dangerous and addicting if you start to get into it just to do it.
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I'm not trying to sound preachy or anything... but I would advise anyone not to use tanning beds ever. It really is like an addiction. It's expensive, and once you start, it is hard to stop. Those who use tanning beds before age 30 have a 75% greater chance of developing skin cancer than those who dont. People think they're invincible, but this is scary stuff. Look into airbrush tans. There are some out there that look extremely real and last a while. But be careful...cheap spray tans will make you look orange and blochy. There are also some good tanning lotions out there that you use as a moisturizer. And if you still insist on using a tanning bed, do yourself a favor and do some research first. Hope this helped a little!
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If your already dark skinned then just get a light layer or it will be just a thick layer and it would look pretty silly in the winter.
Enjoy.
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