For a lot of people, tanning is unhealthy and a bad habit, but to some it is a lifestyle in which it takes the right process to perfect it. This is considered to be a relaxing process that many people find essential for their weekly life. As bad as theories make tanning sound, with moderation and the correct steps, you can achieve a flawless, golden glow. First, select a tanning salon that is clean and well kept. Try to stick with salons that are well known, if at all possible. The employees there should know what they are talking about and they should tell you everything they know about the subject. It is important that they make you feel welcome and comfortable. Make sure they go over all risks and hazards with you and they answer any questions you have for them. Go on a tour of the salon and have someone introduce all the options…show more content… This causes a more likely chance to burn, which is the one thing you want to prevent. It is important to first focus on your base tan which is just a very light, natural looking glow. The first step to achieving your base tan is to find out which tanning bed works best for your skin type. Some people burn easier than others, requiring them to lay in a lower level tanning bed. When you go to a tanning salon for the first time, talk to your tanning consultant. The first thing they will do is give you a skin graph chart for you to fill out. This will ask questions like “how often do you tan outside?” and “do you burn easily?”. Once the chart is filled out, they will review it and give you an estimated tan time for how long you should lay the first few times. This will often be a very low time, for example, two to three minutes. Every few times you go, another minute should be added to your last time until you reach the max time for your bed. Once you meet your max time, stop going so often and limit yourself to a few times a
