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   Reply by Dma361 · July 2013 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Hair, Makeup, & Beauty Forums

   I tanned for the first time a couple years ago before a cruise. My logic on it was that it is better to gradually build a tan than it is to burn. Now, I'll tan for a couple months at a time, especially before vacations. I freeze my membership completely in the winter, and pick it back up in the spring to use in spurts,…

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   Reply by manateehugger · July 2013 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Hair, Makeup, & Beauty Forums

   You start by not doing a tanning bed - so unhealthy. Your skin will thank you in 30 years! You can also easily burn in a tanning bed as well - you don't want blotchy and peeling skin on your wedding day. I recommend you find a reputable spray tanning salon in your area. There are gradual and odorless spray tans out there.…

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   Discussion by Bianca1926 · June 2013 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Hair, Makeup, & Beauty Forums

   I'm getting married on September 14th and the weather has been less than cooperative so far here in Michigan, so I'm forced to do the tanning bed for the time being, but I'm not sure when I should start! I tend to tan easily. How many times a week should I go? I already have an olive skin tone, so I'm not looking to get…

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   Reply by Swazzle · July 2013 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Hair, Makeup, & Beauty Forums

   Definitely talk to the person at the tanning salon on how long she recommends you go in for your first time since different beds have different levels and max times. Stage also offers excellent advice. I went tanning once a week for 5 weeks leading up to my wedding. I didn't want to be super tan (I tend to get very dark in…

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   Reply by Bianca1926 · July 2013 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Hair, Makeup, & Beauty Forums

   PDKH, thank you but I wasn't looking for a lecture. I'm fully aware of what tanning beds do. I prefer sitting outside, but like I said the weather hasn't been cooperating. I've had bad experiences with spray tan, so we'll see if I give it another shot. Who knows, the weather might even cooperate, I was outside not even…

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   Reply by Maggie0829 · July 2013 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Hair, Makeup, & Beauty Forums

   @Bianca1926 I went tanning prior to my wedding. I would talk to the people at your salon and ask for their opinion on which bed would be best for you and what amount of time you should start. For me, going 3 times a week was plenty. I would work up on the allotted amount of time every other week (or less depending on my…

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   Reply by KellyVarellas26 · July 2013 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Hair, Makeup, & Beauty Forums

   Spray tan!! Its the best and your skin will look flawless!

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   Reply by Bianca1926 · July 2013 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Hair, Makeup, & Beauty Forums

   I have a question about spray tans also to those who have done it. Is it normally done inside a booth? I would consider going that route, but I have a physical disability that requires me to use a walker to even stand. I wouldn't know how to support myself I had to go inside a stand up booth.

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   Reply by manateehugger · July 2013 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Hair, Makeup, & Beauty Forums

   Didn't know two sentences qualified as a lecture but ok. FYI, even though it gets cool outside, the UV might be really high. So as long as it isn't unbearably cold in your suit, you might still be getting a tan. If you want to fake bake still, stage has very good advice on how to do it carefully.

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    Reply by mlg78 · July 2013 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Hair, Makeup, & Beauty Forums

    I just started tanning last week for my 9/21 wedding because I wanted a bit of color for vacation in two weeks too. I started out at 8 minutes which is typical when I've done it in the past...but have gone as low as 6 at times too. Every time I go I increase by just one minute. I think no more than 3 times a week is…