Choosing a Tanning Salon
Selecting a Tanning Salon
Most people derive a large portion of their self-confidence from the way they look. With new technology, however, achieving that perfect look is easier now than ever. When choosing a tanning salon, it is essential to first make a careful examination of the salons before you decide which to choose. Listed below are some helps to get you started on the search for the perfect tanning salon for you.
1. Is the tanning salon clean? — Request for a tour of the facility to determine how they run their operation. Check the adequacy of the lighting, cleanliness and sanitation practices. Booths must be cleaned and sanitized after each session.
2. Service Personnel Training – A trained tanning personnel will know your skin type and be knowledgeable about moisturizers and ultraviolet exposures. He will be able to give information on all aspects of the tanning procedure.
3. Business Hours – What time do they start and close? Ask also if they are open on weekends and holidays. When you select a tanning salon, you are making a commitment to go at least once a week. Make sure that the salon’s hours of operation are the hours that you are free to head to the salon.
4. Equipment – Make sure that the salon operators understand about the tanning equipment. There are different kinds of lamps that are used in tanning equipment. They are used differently for different skin types. Ask the tanning consultants about the specifications and requirements of these equipment.
5. Accessories – Eyewear is essential accessory to prevent damage to your eyes. Specially designed goggles are provided for tanning use. Be sure that the salon has the FDA approved goggles and that they are sanitized after each use. If the salon asks you to bring your own eyewear, you do not want to go to that salon.
6. Location – The ideal salon will be conveniently near you and will not require a great deal of travel time to visit. This is important if you are going to be visiting the salon in the evening and will have to walk afterwards.
7. Interview the Tanning Consultants – You want to make sure that the Tanning Consultants are all knowledgeable about the skin lotions that are used in tanning salons. These lotions are totally unlike the regular sun tanning lotions. Also, if you have very light skin, it is important that the Tanning Consultants know the required steps to take to protect you from the UV rays in the lamps of the tanning bed.
The tanning consultants must have knowledge of the limits of exposure each of the different skin types can be subjected to and the amount of moisturizer that has to be applied for each different type. Also, the tanning consultants should be able to discuss with you what types of medications prohibit the use of a tanning salon.
When you are selecting a tanning salon it is important that you are not only comfortable, but safe.
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