Last month, we focused on tanning tips and how to build a good base tan. And now that most of you have achieved this goal, we are going to give you tips on how to bump up your base tan.

Like with many things, your body responds best when you switch things up. When you are dieting, you get the best results when you eat different foods. And when you’re at the gym, your body likes some consistency, but at about the six week mark is when you’re supposed to change up your routine. Your body gets used to things, so this is why it’s important to change up your tanning routine a little bit.

If you have been using the same type of tanning bed to build your base and you’ve noticed you aren’t getting darker, go into a different bed. This even applies if you tan in the Instant bed all the time. Each of our beds have different levels of UV, and each bed has a specialization so to speak.

Talk to your Tanning Consultant about the best way for you to switch up your beds, and I can promise this will get you to your next level in an awesome tan.

With Spring on it’s way, it’s time to brighten up our hairstyles and color. If you get highlights done, you’ll want to protect them so the color doesn’t change when you go into the tanning bed. Like natural sunlight, your hair may change colors over time when you go to the tanning bed.

To prevent this, we recommend using a product that is like a shower cap. You just slip it over your hair before you get into the tanning bed, and it will keep your highlights looking just like they did when you walked out of the salon.

It’s cheap, easy, and keeps your hair looking great!

It may not feel like it, but Spring is just around the corner. So this means it’s time to start building your tan if you haven’t already. Here are some tips on how to get ready for Spring.

-       Start going to the tanning salon now.

-       Unless you’re a sun goddess, it’s going to take time to build a good base tan.

-       The lower-powered tanning beds (like the Fast and Faster beds) are going to be your best friend. They provide both types of UV rays so you will not only build a base tan, but your tan will be very natural looking.

-       The only downfall with using the Fast and Faster tanning beds is, well, you won’t get results as quickly as if you tanned in a High Powered bed (like the Instant). Every few visits, do an upgrade and go into the Fastest or Instant tanning bed. This will provide you with a nice boost so you will see the results faster. If you’re anything like me, patience is not always a virtue.

-       Moisturize, moisturize, and when you think you can’t moisturize anymore… do it. When you’re tanning every couple of days, your skin is going to dry out faster than normal. Bottom line, dry skin doesn’t tan as well. So use a good quality tanning lotion before you tan, and apply a good tan extender after your shower. Moisturize from the inside by drinking water, and your skin will have a nice healthy shine.

-       Exfoliate every once in a while when you’re bathing. It will knock off the dead skin that doesn’t tan as easily anymore. And will bring the healthy, ready-to-tan skin to the top.

-       And last but not least, any time you have a question just ask! Our Tanning Consultants and our Facebook and Twitter pages are at your ready.