Please follow these steps in order to create the Perfect Tan for  your vacation, special occasion, or for just looking great with a deep dark tan!  

Building a deep dark tan

Tanning is a Process!  It takes time to build your skin into a deep dark tan.  Start out as early as possible to build your base tan.  We suggest at least 4 to 6 weeks before your vacation or special event, this will give your skin time to develop the tan slowly and you won't be rushed.  If your time is limited, start tanning every other day or everyday to get the results you desire.

If you have not tanned for awhile then you need to start out slow and build your base tan gradually.  We suggest starting out at between 10 to 13 minutes on your first visit and then move up in time from there.  If you do not feel "prickly" or "stinging" under your clothing the next day you can then increase your time on your next visit by 2 to 4 minutes.  We suggest you tan at least every third day to start.  This will give your skin a chance to rest and develop into a tan.  When you get within 2 to 3 weeks of your vacation start tanning every other day.  The final week we suggest that you tan everyday before you leave, this will give you the protection you will need from the sun so you won't burn.

If you are short on time and need a tan fast then we suggest our High Pressure tanning units.  You can get a tan with just 3 to 6 visits and maintain your tan longer.   This tan is 99% pure UVA rays with less than 1% UVB ray so there is no chance of burning in these units.  It will give you a great tan but with little UVB you may want to be sure and use a good sun block on your vacation as this is more of a cosmetic tan.

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The key to building your tan is to keep your skin moist at all times.  You should use an indoor tanning lotion to build your tan.  You will tan up to 40% faster with a good indoor tanning lotion.  Start out with a step one lotion.  We would suggest that you try a packet before buying a large bottle.  We have many to choose from.  Some will have natural bronzers in them that will give your skin more color and others are what we call "Hot Action" lotions which will flush your skin red for the first hour after tanning.  If you are already tan or have reached a point where you are not getting any darker you should move up to a step two lotion.  Please ask a member of our staff for the lotion that would be best for you.  Remember, moist skin is the key to building a deep dark tan and keeping that tan!  We do not allow outdoor lotions or baby oils into the tanning beds; they ruin acrylic on the beds and don not provide the benefits to your skin that indoor tanning lotions do.

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Tracking your progress

It takes time to build your tan.  Everyone's skin type is different so it may take up to 36 hours after your first visit before you will notice any change in skin color.  Please use one of our free small tanning stickers available at the front desk and place it on a part of your body that you are tanning but will not show when wearing your swimwear or shorts while on vacation.  (You could get burned on that spot)  You will start to see your tanning progress from the sticker.

Which unit to use?

We offer 8 different levels of tanning units.  We offer 3 Wolff 100 watt beds, 9 Ruva 100 watt beds, 3 VHR 160 watt beds, 1 VHR 160 watt beds, 1 VHR 200 watt Stand up Unit, 1 Leg Tanning unit, 1 Saturn High Pressure Stand up unit, 1 Ultra Bronz High Pressure bed and the Sunless Express Spray On Tan unit.  The tanning unit you use all depends on the type of tan you desire.  If you are short on time and need a quick tan for color then you will have to start right into the High Pressure units.  These are the only beds that will bring you a great tan in just 3 to 6 visits.  All other regular tanning beds will take anywhere from 8 to 15 sessions to achieving your tan depending on your skin type.  Our Spray on Tan is an instant tan that will show you instant results.  The Spray On Tan works great when you are already tanning in any other tanning unit.  This just adds a deeper darker color to your skin.  To learn more about each of these tanning units then please Choose:

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The Key to keeping your tan

Moisturizing! You must keep your skin moist at all times.  If your skin is dry it will flake or peel and will take longer to tan.  Make sure you are using an approved indoor tanning lotion to build your tan fast.  You also need to use a moisturizing lotion at home and a good shower gel or moisturizing soap.  Take along plenty of these items and outdoor lotions on your vacation as many hotels and ships have very dry soaps and little lotion to keep your skin moist.

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Cautions while on Vacation

Now that you are ready for your vacation with a deep dark tan there are a few things you should remember, First you need to put on sunscreen with at least a 15 SPF block and keep it applied to your nose, forehead and shoulder blades at all times.  These areas of your body are all bone with little flesh, no matter how dark you are you will get burned if you don't put on sunscreen.  The rest of your body should be covered with a 4 to 8 SPF outdoor tanning lotion to maintain your tan and to keep your skin moist while in the sun so you do not dry out.  We also carry a great Sunburn medication called "Insurance".  It is the best sunburn medication you can buy without a prescription.  Take along a bottle for others in your group who may get burned.  It has been a lifesaver for us many times while on vacation.

Keeping your Perfect Tan after returning home.

If you want to keep that dark tan that you have worked so hard to get then you should continue to tan indoors at least 2 to 3 times per week on a Wolff or Ruva bed or 1 to 2 times per week in one of our VHR tanning units or just once every 10 days to 2 weeks in one of our High Pressure tanning units.  Also, remember to continue to keep your skin moist with a good lotion, shower gel and moisturizing soap.  You should keep your tan up to 3 times longer by staying moist. DO NOT DRY OUT!