Going tanning in a salon, what should I bring/wear?

Call ahead of time to make sure you know exactly what amount of money to bring. Nothing's worse than showing up like $5 short of a plan! Also, make sure that they allow walk-ins, and if not, make an appointment.

Depending on your skin tone, you should bring SOME type of sunscreen. I always use baby sunscreen with spf 60 on sensitive areas such as my nose, shoulders, knees, etc. Either buy indoor tanning lotion ahead of time or bring an extra like $30 to buy a bottle at the salon. I use cheap lotions from Ulta, Rite-Aid, Target, etc. and they all work just as well as the expensive stuff they try to sell you. Make sure that you use INDOOR lotion though! Most salons, depending on what state you're in, are required to fine you at least $250 if you use outdoor tanning lotions in indoor beds.

Most women tan naked, so don't worry about bringing any fancy clothes or bathing suits. I usually just wear a thin dress over my normal bra and underwear. It's easy to remove and I won't freak out if I get some lotion on it. Also, make sure that you wear sandals or easily-removable shoes.

Every salon that I've been to has provided goggles, but you never know. This is another thing you might want to ask about on the phone. If they aren't letting you use them for free, they HAVE to, by law, have them for sale. If you do have to pay, it won't cost more than $5 for a pair.

I always bring a little pack of tissues, make-up removing wipes, chapstick with spf (VERY IMPORTANT!! YOUR LIPS WILL BURN!), a towel and my phone.

Don't go in for more than 8 minutes your first time, no matter how dark you are naturally. I went in for 15 my first time and everything was fine immediately after coming out. A few hours later I was RED! You definitely shouldn't put your skin through that...just work your way up!

Hope everything goes well! Have fun with your new tan! :)


Take care!

your not technically supposed to wear anything...thats if you dont want tan lines. they sanitize the beds so dont worry. you should buy some lotion while your there. i usually buy the cheap lotion in the sample packets, and those last me a few times. purchase some goggles and dont go tanning without them, it could really affect your eyesight. ask for a sticker if you want one. dont be surprised if you dont get tan on your first time, you have to get a base tan first and then your second and third tans you should definatly see a difference!

dont go too long and get sunburned though!

A good tanning salon will supply you with the protective eye wear (unless you have your own) and you don't wear anything when you tan in a tanning bed. Don't worry, they sanitize them after each use :] Also, feel free to use any tanning lotion you might have, but it's not necessary. Also, you might want to bring music to listen to, a towel, and your ID (depending on where you are going) if that makes you more comfortable.

don't wear nothing(or bikini if u want), but make sure to bring money, tanning lotion, and that's it..=]

Bikini, or nothing if you want to strip down.

ExDee

if u r gonna try the bad... u wanan wear a bathing suite or just a thong... depends on u.
bring a towel and flip flops too. some fresh n clean if u wanna get rid of all the lotion.

if its just the facial i dont bring anything. even if some saloon dont have the make up remover so if u go with make up bring it with u.

u can bring a bikini but it will give u tan lines. and sum tanning lotion helps u tan faster and keeps ur skin from getting dry.

protective eyewear, tanning lotion, money, ID (some places dont let people under 16-18) and thats it. Tan naked, no tan lines :)

Just bring yourself! You can tan nude or in swimsuit.start with about 8-10 minutes in a lay down bed and 4-5 in a stand up,go 3 times a week and increase your time every 3rd session by 2 minutes,use a good salon lotion,don't shower after you tan because the lotion is still working(many salons don't tell you this), it'll take about 100 minutes to get a good base,make sure you use a good moisturizer on the days you're not tanning and in between

maybe nothing or wear some sexy clothes