Tanning Salon Stamford (2024)

FAQs

Do you tip your tanning lady? ›

We tip for lots services; dining out, spa treatments, valet service, etc. but since spray tanning is a relatively new service, we often hear the question, “Do I tip you?”. The answer is yes. You would tip your spray tan technician just as you would your hair stylist, nail technician or spa provider.

For a session in a tanning bed, tipping isn't required. When we talked to Matthew Turner, owner of Chicago's Halsted Street Beach Tanning, about tanning etiquette, he said: "[Some people] leave a couple dollars [for] cleaning the bed. It's nice, but it's not something expected or even anywhere remotely required."

Because your skin is constantly creating new skin cells on the epidermis level, any skin treatment will fade over time. Spray tans generally last for 7-10 days, depending on the coverage you requested; if you wanted a lighter color, your tan could fade more quickly.

Moderate tanning of 2-3 sessions a week is OK for everyone else but ensure you rest the skin for a minimum of 24 hours between each session and at least 48 hours for skin type 2. The European Standard advises not to exceed 60 sessions per annum.

I have accumulated 10+ free tans since I can never use them in time so they get carried over to nxt month. I want to use them up so the $ isn't wasted, but every time I go they ask for a 20% tip ($10 each apt), in addition to my membership.

When deciding what to wear to a spray tan session, always choose loose clothing that won't rub on your skin. Flowy dresses and skirts, or loose-fitting jumpsuits without elastic are ideal. If you're comfortable, avoid wearing a bra or underwear, which tends to cling to skin and may cause discoloration.

Please never start a tanning session without goggles, this is so important. Merely closing your eyes on a sunbed isn't enough because the UV rays can still penetrate your eyes through the thin skin of your eyelids and cause serious damage to your retina and eyesight.

Expert Advice – During Tanning

Decide Whether to Tan Nude – You will have a private room when tanning, and whether or not you remove all of your clothes is up to you. Many people remove their clothes to avoid tan lines. However, if you do, remember certain areas of your body haven't been in the sun for some time.

You can use a disposable paper face mask or a reusable cloth face mask to cover your face while tanning. Make sure whatever you're using is clean and free of any makeup or oils, as these can create a barrier between your skin and the UV rays.

Self-tanning mousses provide a much simpler and higher quality tanning experience than spray tans do. Let's break down why. Spray tanning is more time-consuming and expensive (lose-lose). It requires appointments with spray tan artists, which can get pricey since they're usually done by a professional.

How do I know if my tan is permanent? ›

No tan is permanent. It will generally last 7 to 10 days before your skin starts to naturally exfoliate and regenerate. If you exfoliate your body before tanning, use a tan extender, and keep skin moisturized your tan may last longer.

The speed of tanning varies by skin type. Fair skin (Type I) shouldn't use a sunbed and (Type II) may take 5-7 sessions, while medium skin (Types III and IV) often see results in 3-5 sessions. Darker skin (Types V and VI) may notice a tan in 2-3 sessions.

Summary. Wearing sunscreen in a tanning bed prevents you from getting the bronze tan you are after. It also fails to protect your skin as it is only effective against natural UV rays. Tanning beds are not recommended because research repeatedly shows they are not safe.

Level 3 offers medium pressure lamps with lower UV rays and more UVA rays, providing a faster and deeper tan than Level 1 and Level 2. And finally Level 4 tanning beds (and up) feature ridiculously fast tanning times, with sometimes next to zero UVB rays, guaranteeing a dark tan with virtually no chance of a sunburn.

While often associated with good health, the “glow” of a tan is the very opposite of healthy; it is evidence of DNA injury to your skin. Tanning damages your skin cells and speeds up visible signs of aging. Worst of all, tanning can lead to skin cancer. It's a fact: There is no such thing as a safe or healthy tan.

Remember the golden rule: "You should tip 20% on the entire service cost, not per individual," says Schweitzer. So if your haircut and blow-dry cost $40 total, and your color was $60, your total service cost comes to $100. That means you should tip $20 divided between the colorist and stylist.

However, in the beauty and wellness industry, including cosmetic procedures like Botox, a common guideline is to tip between 15% and 20%.

The standard tipping etiquette for facialists and estheticians is between 15% to 20% of the treatment cost. If you received exceptional service or want to go the extra mile, you can consider tipping even more.

Expert Advice – During Tanning

Decide Whether to Tan Nude – You will have a private room when tanning, and whether or not you remove all of your clothes is up to you. Many people remove their clothes to avoid tan lines. However, if you do, remember certain areas of your body haven't been in the sun for some time.