You have made a wise decision in choosing to tan in a comfortable, controlled atmosphere. Our goal is to help you achieve the best tan possible while teaching you how to avoid sunburn and overexposure, both outdoors in the sunshine and indoors in our facility.
That's what we call "Smart Tanning."

Your skin tans the same, whether you tan indoors or outdoors. Ultraviolet rays penetrate your skin, stimulating the production of melanin, the pigment that makes your skin tan.
 
There are two kinds of ultraviolet light rays - UVA and UVB. Different tanning units use different combinations of these two tanning rays. Whatever combination, your exposure times are regulated by the federal government to minimize your risk of sunburn or overexposure.
 
Smart Tanning involves following the exposure schedule designed for your skin type and avoiding sunburn by tanning gradually.
 

By controlling the type and amount of UV light you receive in the salon, there's no doubt that this is the best, smartest place to acquire a tan. But there are some precautions you should take to maximize your enjoyment of your tanning visits:
 

Protect your eyes. Simply closing them or wearing outdoor sunglasses while you tan is not adequate protect against possible long-term eye injury. That risk can be eliminated by wearing the FDA-compliant eye protection available at Salone Solé.
 
Protect your lips. They do not produce melanin and will burn easily unless you protect them with lip balms or sunscreens.
 
If you plan to tan in the nude, cover previously unexposed areas for the majority of your tanning time for the first few visits. Gradually increase exposure to these areas until they catch up with the rest.
 
If you are taking medications, please let one of our staff members know. Some medications can cause reactions with UV light, so it is important that you tell us.
 
Moisturize your skin! The heat and light from tanning sessions can dry your skin. Because moist skins tan best, we recommend you moisturize before and after each tanning session to get the most out of each visit.
 

The time allotments are set up for average tanners, people with skin type III who burn slightly upon their initial exposure to the sun. The following suggestions are recommended for an even, rich, dark tan without burning.

SESSION
20 MIN BED
15 MIN BED
STAND UP BOOTH
1
7 or 8
4-6
3-5
2
8
6
5
3
10
8
6
4
10
10
7
5
11
10
8
6
13
12
8
7
15
13
9
8
15
13
10
9
17
14
10
10
18
15
11
11
20
15
12

If you should detect any signs of sunburn such as redness and tightening of the skin following exposure, you should avoid any ultraviolet light for at least a 24 hour period. Subsequent tanning sessions should be reduced by a few minutes until your skin has developed its own light protection mechanism. In order to get a deep dark tan you must come in everyday or every other day. After a desired tan is achieved you only have to come once or twice per week to maintain color.

To achieve an even tan it is recommended that you place the upper half of the bed between four to six inches from your face. It is also suggested that you make some body movements. For example, lay on your side for a few minutes. Or if you noticed that your face is not getting as dark as you stomach, move down toward the middle portion of the bed. The rays are stronger in
that section.