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Step 1
Choose a tanning salon that is concerned with your safety and restricts your exposure to ultraviolet rays. Responsible salons will limit the amount of time you can spend in a tanning bed and even prohibit you from visiting the salon 2 days in a row. By picking a salon with such safeguards, you reduce the chances of developing skin problems later in life.
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Step 2
Locate a tanning salon that will offer you advice on how to achieve the perfect tan. By recommending certain lotions and sunscreens, a tanning salon can distinguish itself from all of the other facilities in the area.
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Step 3
Pick a salon that offers a tanning booth, as opposed to tanning beds, for the best overall results. With booths, you can achieve a more consistent tan, since more of your body is exposed to UV rays at one time in comparison to a bed, where only half of your body is exposed. If you can stand still for 15 minutes without discomfort, a booth may be a good choice.
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Step 4
Stress personal privacy when you try to locate the right tanning salon for your needs. While it may be important for tanning salon employees to be able to check on you visually while you tan, you need to feel comfortable that you aren't attracting unfavorable attention. Ask the tanning salon management and employees about their policies on this issue.
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Step 5
Use online resources, such as Tanning Salon Central, to locate the right tanning salon for your needs (see Resources below). These websites will list salons according to the specific services, prices and options that are offered, as well as locations that are convenient for you.
