Maybe you've tanned before... and maybe not. Either way, you may be looking for some answers about how to get the perfect tan. Here at Self Indulgence we will answer all your questions. If yours isn't answered below, feel free to call us or stop by; we'll be happy to help you.

1. How many visits will I need to get a base tan?

To achieve a base tan quickly, we recommend three UV tanning visits in the first week. We don't recommend UV tanning two days in a row, since your skin needs a day to recover. If you need an immediate dark tan, a combination of UV tanning and a Versa Spa or airbrush session will give you a sun kissed glow in one visit. 

2. How often will I need to tan for maintenance?

Once or twice a week is usually enough to maintain your tan. 

3. How often can I tan?

Your skin needs at least a day to recover after each UV tanning session, and you will actually get darker if you tan every two days. Sorry, but we cannot allow clients more than one UV tanning session within a 24 hour period.

4. What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?

UVA rays are kinder to your skin and allow you to achieve a darker tan. UVB rays are burning rays. However, your skin needs some UVB rays in order to tan at all. 

5. What is the tan tax and how does it work?

As part of the healthcare bill passed by Congress in June 2009, all tanning salons must now charge a 10% tax on all UV-related services. All UV tanning will have 10% added at the register, similar to a sales tax. This will apply to UV-related ongoing memberships, 30-day unlimited, sessions, and session upgrades. Versa Spa and Airbrush Sunless Tanning along with all Spa Services are not taxable.