What Is the Proper Way to Tan in a Tanning Bed?

If you decide to get your tan in a tanning bed, there are some important points to remember so you get the best tan possible. Simply just lying on your back with your hands by your side time after time will lead to an uneven tan. Our bodies have many curves and bends, so you must move and shift when tanning so the tan is even across your whole body.

Things You'll Need

• Appointment at a tanning salon

Instructions

1. Remove the head pillow/head rest from the tanning bed. If you rest your head on a pillow/head rest, the back of your neck will not be exposed to tanning bed rays. When you lie on your chest, simply rest your forehead on the tanning bed or hold your head up.

2. Keep your arms spread out from your sides and your legs spread apart from each other. This will allow the tanning bed rays to disperse on the sides of your arms and legs.

3. Flip over halfway through your tanning time. For example, if you requested a 10-minute tan, flip over at the 5-minute mark and rest on your chest. Most tanning salons have a timer that beeps when your tanning session is halfway done.

4. Put your hands on the back of your head when you are tanning on your chest. This will completely expose your armpits and the inside of the arms to the tanning bed rays.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear proper tanning bed goggles/eyewear when you tan in a tanning bed to protect your eyes from the UV rays the tanning bed bulbs project.

References

• All Tanning Beds: Tips on How to Tan in Lay Down Tanning Beds
• All Tanning Beds: Tips to Tan Evenly on a Tanning Bed