The technology behind tanning comes in two basic designs. Today’s most popular beds are designed in the form of a capsule shape, and referred to as tanning booths. Inside the capsule, the client stands surrounded by a sheet of plexiglass through which shines ultraviolet rays emitted by bright UVA and or UVB bulbs. This type of tanning booth is designed to provide the client with an ultraviolet spectrum of rays that mimic the effects of the sun.

Tanning beds come in two strengths
Traditional or older tanning beds used to carry both UVA and UVB bulbs. These are the same rays given by the sun. However research has shown that prolonged exposure to UVB can be harmful. Therefore, many tanning salon owners like us have switched to carrying tanning beds that sport more UVA and less or no UVB rays. UVA rays are less harmful as they penetrate the skin to the deeper layers without causing damage to the top skin layer.

One of the best ways to maximize your tanning experience is with an In-door tanning lotion. This increases your skin natural ability to obtain deeper results from the ultraviolet rays. Tanning lotions come in many different levels of enhancement.
These tanning bed lotions can be applied both before and after tanning since tanning actually continues for some time after each tanning bed session, especially when using the tanning-bed lotion. The bronzers on your skin will stay active and continue to increase your color up to four hours.  Tanning bed lotions typically contain tyrosine, an amino acid that helps the body to produce melanin. Melanin production is also stimulated by the UVB rays from the tanning booths. Tyrosine also helps the body preserve melanin longer by replenishing the amino acids and slowing down the skins exfoliation process. Lotions with tyrosine may also help clean your pores since tyrosine has been shown to be an antioxidant many tanning-bed lotions also contain Vitamin E, which will help even more so to clear your pores, and copper ingredient, which can reduce the visibility of unsightly scars and other skin flaws. Together the tyrosine and Vitamin E become an anti-aging formula and help especially facial fine lines and wrinkles. The moisture from these products is essential as it will keep your skin from developing dryness under the ultraviolet rays.

Our trained Airbrush technicians recommend that your skin should be exfoliated one night or at least 4 hours before tanning. Smoother skin will enable the solution to settle evenly upon the skin which will result in increased longevity of your color. Please be sure to have all waxing/shaving and other hair removal process complete 1 day or at least 8 hours prior to airbrush tan. It is important for effective and clear result to have bare skin. Be sure to remove any make-up or moisturizers for proper results. Keep in mind that you must wear comfortable clothing, preferably loose sweats and a T’shirt is best suitable. Also, be sure you do not need to be in any silk or nylon ensemble for at least 4 hours. Your first shower can be 4 hours after you airbrush appointment, however, because everyones skins varies the best advised wait time is between 8 to 12 hours. During the wait you may carry on with your regular regimen. After your first shower begin to use your maintenance product advised by your certified Airbrush Technician.