With over 30 years of experience in UV tanning we have knowledge of which lotions are harmful to our equipment, which are not relevant for use and which can affect all of our customers experience. Therefore, to protect the integrity of our beds and to ensure we...
What you wear on the bed is personal preference, most customers like to tan naked to avoid any tan lines, whereas some customers may wear a bikini. It’s totally up to you – no one can see in your room! You don’t need to bring anything to the tanning session...
When coming into The Tanning Shop, you will be asked to register online or via our tablet registration form. You will then be asked to register your fingerprint, this just means when buying packages your minutes are kept secure and then you can go ahead and...
Moisture is key to tanning and a UV lotion is designed to replace moisture lost during the tanning session. However, this is not it’s only function. Many lotions contain Tyrosine, an ingredient that stimulates the tanning process. Other lotions contain cosmetic...
Dry skin reflects light and sheds more frequently. Any tan that develops is shallow and does not last. Moisturising is key to developing a deeper, darker tan. A week before your first session, thoroughly exfoliate and moisturise. Ensure that you moisturise after every...
The Tanning Shop trains our Tanning Consultants to assist clients to choose equipment to suit their individual preferences. Stand-Up tanning is fantastic for short, convenient tanning whereas lay-down tanning is great for relaxing. We even have sensor-controlled...
Session length is determined by skin type and tanning history. The first session with us is usually the minimum session length suitable for your skin type which in turn enables our trained Tanning Consultants to help you design the tanning package to suit you.
Individual preference! Beds are as varied as users and the main difference between stand-up and lay-down tanning is individual preference. Some clients like to pop in for a short session on a stand-up on their way to work whereas others like to enjoy a longer session...
The different settings on the KBL Megasun 6900/7900 determine the amount of UVa/UVb emitted by the lamps. The settings are intended to provide specific tanning behaviour; Basic: Equal UVa and UVb: Builds tolerance to UV light Medit: Provides a higher...
The Sun Angel works by scanning the most exposed area of your skin (the forehead) and the least exposed (back of arm or back of upper thigh). The resulting calculation calibrates the behaviour of the lamps to suit your skin type. You must ensure that the areas scanned...
The type of ballast can vary. Ballasts are used to control the power sent to the UV lamps. Electronic ballasts use a series of induction coils whereas Magnetic ballasts use one. Beds with a magnetic ballast may have a minimal flicker or hum whereas this is almost...
UK law states that persons under the age of 18 are prohibited from using UV tanning equipment or entering any rooms containing UV tanning equipment. However, persons under the age of 18 are able to use spray tanning services at The Tanning Shop (Under-16’s must be...
While there is no research to indicate UV light would have a negative effect on an unborn baby, our policy is to prohibit the use of UV tanning equipment. We are always happy to place an active tanning package “on hold” for the duration of a pregnancy or...
Recent research has found that Vitamin D deficiency is a common factor in many types of cancer, even going so far as to state that the benefits far outweigh the risks (Maverakis/ Sukhov, 2016) The Tanning Shop is dedicated to a responsible approach to tanning. This...
