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AB · 05-21-2007, 04:53 PM

Does anyone go to Tanning Salons? And have you ever tried the spray tan they offer?

I used to go a couple of times a week but I've never tried the spray tan. I was afraid it would come off and stain my clothes, does it?

Georgia's on my Mind · 05-21-2007, 05:13 PM

both are awful

Mr. Stefani · 05-21-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by annball1957

Does anyone go to Tanning Salons? And have you ever tried the spray tan they offer?

I used to go a couple of times a week but I've never tried the spray tan. I was afraid it would come off and stain my clothes, does it?

My family owns one. I've never tried spray tanning. I guess its good for people who cant tan b/c of either health reasons or their skin type wont allow them to do it the UV way but 99.9% of the time you come out orange or an unnatural brown. and yes it will stain your clothes thats why we tell people to wear clothes they dont care about. It comes off when you sweat too. My sister had it done and it staind her tan leather seats in her car. Not to mention you smell for days afterwards.

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 05-21-2007, 06:06 PM

I never have, and most likely will never do Tanning salons or tanning sprays.

Courtnee · 05-21-2007, 06:23 PM

I've never done either, but I've used some stuff in a can.

catlover79 · 05-21-2007, 06:39 PM

Nope, never have and never will. I've never used any of those creams or sprays either. I kind of like being pale as a sheet.

MonarC · 05-21-2007, 08:30 PM

Nope never have never will.

dawsongirl · 05-21-2007, 09:38 PM

I burn like no one I've ever seen, so no, I'd rather stay pale for free. Plus I want to avoid skin cancer as much as possible; I'm very prone to it. pissed:

I have used that lotion stuff. It looks okay, but it stinks, you can't touch anything for like a day, and it washes off in the shower. So I just look icky white.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 05-22-2007, 12:03 PM

Loves tanning. Lotions have always sucked for me, last time I did it I got streaky orange and people called me Michael Jackson

TripperFan · 05-22-2007, 12:32 PM

I agree with Georgia - there was a report just released advising that anyone under the age of 35 who uses tanning beds, are putting themselves at 75% - yes 75% more risk of getting melanoma - not just skin cancer, but the worst one of them all. I've never used one, nor would I.

As for the self tanners - every single one I've tried (from the inexpensive drugstore ones to the high-end "designer" types) are horrible. May no longer be the "orange" we used to get, but it's still phoney looking and stains your hands no matter how quickly you wash them. Also, even if you exfoliate ahead, I've never been able to to get it to go on evenly and smoothly.

I still use the good old fashioned method of getting out and having some fun in the sun. Besides, our bodies need the vitamin A and D we get from the sun. I feel more "alive" when I've been tanning. Luckily I tan very easily and only burned when I was younger and foolish and used baby oil.

catlover79 · 05-22-2007, 12:49 PM

I don't tan at all - I fry. I have light hair and eyes, plus extremely fair skin. 3 years ago I went with my family to a ballgame. It was cloudy and only about 60 so I didn't bring sunscreen - didn't think I needed it. It started to brighten up as the game went on and I started to notice a place on my neck was stinging. I thought it was just an insect bite or sting. It turned out to be the worst sunburn I've ever had. My face, arms, and neck were red for days, and the burn didn't completely fade away for weeks.

The lesson wasn't lost on me - if I'm going to be outside in the sun for an extended period of time, I wear a hat and a light jacket. I also carry extra UV protection sunscreen and kept applying it every few hours.

Mr. Stefani · 05-22-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

I agree with Georgia - there was a report just released advising that anyone under the age of 35 who uses tanning beds, are putting themselves at 75% - yes 75% more risk of getting melanoma - not just skin cancer, but the worst one of them all. I've never used one, nor would I.

thats not true. cosmopolatin are not doctors, which is where that number orginated from. the odds are you're more likely to die in a car accident on the way to tan than you are to devople cancer or melanoma from it. Outdoor tanning is far worse than indoor, as it's not controlled, you dont know how much UV you're exposing yourself to.

AB · 05-22-2007, 01:41 PM

I've stopped using the tanning beds because my skin was starting to really dry out even though I was using moisturizer every day. Thats why I was wondering about the spray tanning booth they have, buy since I don't want to stain my clothes or car seats, I guess that option is out. I guess I'll just make due with the little bit of sun I get when I'm doing yard work or going out in the boat when hubby goes fishing. Thanks for all the tips.

dawsongirl · 05-23-2007, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

I don't tan at all - I fry. I have light hair and eyes, plus extremely fair skin. 3 years ago I went with my family to a ballgame. It was cloudy and only about 60 so I didn't bring sunscreen - didn't think I needed it. It started to brighten up as the game went on and I started to notice a place on my neck was stinging. I thought it was just an insect bite or sting. It turned out to be the worst sunburn I've ever had. My face, arms, and neck were red for days, and the burn didn't completely fade away for weeks.

The lesson wasn't lost on me - if I'm going to be outside in the sun for an extended period of time, I wear a hat and a light jacket. I also carry extra UV protection sunscreen and kept applying it every few hours.

I've had those burns. Once I fried my shoulders so bad that I couldn't wear anything but strapless/sleeveless shirts for a week. The blisters popped and got crusty. Gawd that was awful.

Frischman_Fan · 05-23-2007, 01:44 AM

My sister got the tanning spray at the salon and when I met up with her the next day, it looked like she'd been splattered with orange paint. I didn't want to say anything but she already knew the truth. She was in tears because she hated the way she looked and it ruined her car seat. It was tough seeing her like that. She also said that the tanning spray blasted so loud and hard that it scared the day lights out of her at the salon. Oh boy! What a way to get a tan! Might as well hit the beach or atleast go with the tanning creams.

05-21-2007, 04:53 PM	#1
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05-21-2007, 06:06 PM	#4
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05-21-2007, 06:23 PM	#5
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05-21-2007, 06:39 PM	#6
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05-22-2007, 12:03 PM	#9
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05-21-2007, 05:13 PM	#2
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05-21-2007, 08:30 PM	#7
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05-21-2007, 09:38 PM	#8
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I burn like no one I've ever seen, so no, I'd rather stay pale for free. Plus I want to avoid skin cancer as much as possible; I'm very prone to it. pissed: I have used that lotion stuff. It looks okay, but it stinks, you can't touch anything for like a day, and it washes off in the shower. So I just look icky white.

05-22-2007, 12:32 PM	#10
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	I agree with Georgia - there was a report just released advising that anyone under the age of 35 who uses tanning beds, are putting themselves at 75% - yes 75% more risk of getting melanoma - not just skin cancer, but the worst one of them all. I've never used one, nor would I. As for the self tanners - every single one I've tried (from the inexpensive drugstore ones to the high-end "designer" types) are horrible. May no longer be the "orange" we used to get, but it's still phoney looking and stains your hands no matter how quickly you wash them. Also, even if you exfoliate ahead, I've never been able to to get it to go on evenly and smoothly. I still use the good old fashioned method of getting out and having some fun in the sun. Besides, our bodies need the vitamin A and D we get from the sun. I feel more "alive" when I've been tanning. Luckily I tan very easily and only burned when I was younger and foolish and used baby oil.
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05-22-2007, 12:49 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I don't tan at all - I fry. I have light hair and eyes, plus extremely fair skin. 3 years ago I went with my family to a ballgame. It was cloudy and only about 60 so I didn't bring sunscreen - didn't think I needed it. It started to brighten up as the game went on and I started to notice a place on my neck was stinging. I thought it was just an insect bite or sting. It turned out to be the worst sunburn I've ever had. My face, arms, and neck were red for days, and the burn didn't completely fade away for weeks. The lesson wasn't lost on me - if I'm going to be outside in the sun for an extended period of time, I wear a hat and a light jacket. I also carry extra UV protection sunscreen and kept applying it every few hours.

05-22-2007, 01:41 PM	#13
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	I've stopped using the tanning beds because my skin was starting to really dry out even though I was using moisturizer every day. Thats why I was wondering about the spray tanning booth they have, buy since I don't want to stain my clothes or car seats, I guess that option is out. I guess I'll just make due with the little bit of sun I get when I'm doing yard work or going out in the boat when hubby goes fishing. Thanks for all the tips.

05-23-2007, 01:44 AM	#15
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