Is the Indoor Tanning the same as tanning outside in the sun?
When you tan at an indoor facility, your skin produces tan the same way it does when you are out in the sun: through the use of UV light. There is one huge difference — when you are out in the sun you cannot control the amount of UV light you are exposed to, because it is affected by changes in the atmosphere, Indoor tanning is one way to regulate the amount of UV light you are exposed to, because it is a controlled environment. You can gradually increase you exposure time to achieve the tan you desire without burning.

How do the beds work?
Tanning beds basically imitate the sun. The sun emits 3 types of UV rays, UV-C, UV-B, and UV-A. UV-C has the shortest wavelength of the three, and is also the most harmful. It's absorbed by the Earth's ozone layer and pollution. Tanning Lamps filter out this type of light. UV-B is the middle wavelength and starts the tanning process by penetrating the skin and stimulating the cells that produce melanin (the stuff that makes you tan). UV-A has the longest wavelength and completes the process by oxidizing or "browning" the melanin that has been produced. Tanning lamps use the best ratio of UV-B and UV-A light to provide tanning results with a lowered risk of overexposure.

Will I get tan?
Frankly that depends on the type of skin you have. Normally, a person tans indoors only as well as he or she is able to tan outdoors from the sun. So if you never tan from the sun you will not from tanning lamps either, and we'll recommend that you do no attempt to, since they emit the very same type of rays.

How long before I see something?
Everyone differs in this area because it depends upon your skin type. Usually, you will begin to notice results after a few tanning sessions. Don't be disappointed if you don't see something the very first time, this is normal and quite common. Your tan will develop gradually, but it may take a few weeks of regular tanning (at least three times a week) to get the color you're looking for.

How often should I tan?
In order to build a solid tan, it is important to tan regularly. Don't let too much time go by between visits or your tan will begin to fade. You can tan up to once every 24 hours, but it is generally recommended that you wait 48 hours between sessions to allow your tan to fully develop. You can build your tan by tanning three to four times a week. Once you have your tan you can maintain it with one to three visits a week.

What do I wear?
Basically you can wear whatever you freakin' feel like wearing.
This is truly a personal preference question. Some tan in shorts, underwear, bathing suit or (GASP!) nothing at all. You wear whatever makes you comfortable. Check out the Tanning Tips section for some helpful hints.

Do I need to wear lotion when tanning indoors?
You don't need to wear SPF lotion when tanning indoors because these lotions are designed to allow you to spend a longer amount of time in the sun. When you tan indoors with a controlled exposure time you don't need SPF. You should avoid using outdoor lotions and oils when you tan indoors. These products will make the acrylic dirty and actually hinder your tanning. Using indoor tanning lotions are not a necessity, but they can dramatically increase your results. These products are specifically designed for indoor tanning, they help moisturize your skin while helping you to tan faster.