How long does it take to get a tan from a tanning bed?

i am going on vacation next thursday, 11/16/06. i was wondering if i could get a tan between now and then (i havent had one in awhile)?

How long does it take to get a tan from a tanning bed?
You can get one in about a week if you don't burn in the beginning. I suggest starting with 6 min, then 10 a couple times,then 15 a couple times, then 20 min from there on. This is if you tan easily and don't burn to much. If you burn easily then take it a little slower to get to the 20 minutes.
Reply:10 minutes
Reply:it depends on your skin and how quickly you tan...
Reply:if you go in a strong enough bed with good lotion it should only take a couple visits.
Reply:you can go every day and stay under the lights for about 15 minutes a day and you should have a great jump on a nice tan
Reply:To get a good base tan you should tan every day for about a week. Then maintain it by tanning about 3 times a week after that. If you're in a medium strength bed, and have skin that doesn't burn too easily, you should start out at about 6 to 8 minutes the first 2 days. If you haven't burned yet, jump up to 10 minutes the next 2 days, then top out at about 15. Don't stay in the bed longer than 20 minutes at a time. And if you do burn, let your skin heal before you start tanning again.





I recommend Hollywood Tans as a facility to tan at. They are knowledgable, and can sell you a good lotion to help excellerate your tan.





Keep in mind that UVA and UVB exposure from the sun AND from tanning beds is linked to skin cancer and there is no safe form of tanning from UVA and UVB exposure. If you're just looking for a quick tan for a special occassion - consider the spray on tans that most tanning salons offer now. They're a bit more pricey but they offer instant results and they won't give you sun damage.
Reply:It depends on your skin tone and the bed you lay in. If you tan easily then 3 visits will have you with color but if you are pale then it could take a week or month.
Reply:Just get a airbrush tan.





Don't go for tanning beds.





I have got friends who got skin cancer thanks to that. Trust me, not worth it. =)
Reply:about the same time it takes to get skin cancer...
Reply:only about 10 minutes