Tanning Salons and You

Tanning salons are in almost every city and on almost every corner today, partly and surprisingly thanks to the fashion visionary Coco Chanel. Ever since she was seen leaving a nobleman's yacht with a deep tan in 1923, tanning has been 'in vogue.' This craze has outlasted feathered bangs and bell bottoms and isn't going the way of the "scrunchy" anytime soon. To help us pale earthlings achieve this tres chic and modern look that screams healthy, wealthy and hot, tanning salons have popped up in droves.

Although they've been around since the eighties, the new millennium tanning salon industry is into technological advancements that limit the time you have to spend in tanning beds. With only a few, short sessions, you can develop a great base tan that hints that you've spent the winter in the Bahamas or perhaps run off to Mexico for the weekend. After that, your all natural glow can be maintained by short, monthly visits.

To keep you from burning even a little bit, these shops offer customers a variety of sunscreens as well as different tanning methods such as spray tans. The great thing about these options is that they don't subject the user to ultraviolet rays, which have been found to cause early aging as well as certain cancers. Many salons also now use beds with UVA only bulbs instead of the more burn-inducive UVB's.

Spray tans are less permanent than traditional methods but can still give you an even, gorgeous-looking tan in minutes.

Remember that the most natural looking tans are produced in layers, over time and without burning. Although a great tan is always hot, walking around like a red tomato is never attractive. Wear sunscreen everyday and remember that natural sunlight provides your body with vitamin E and other mood lifting benefits. Include some of it in your life in order to feel as good as you look.