We recommend not getting sun on a fresh tattoo until it is healed completely. And then the tattoo should be covered with at least an SPF 30 sunblock to keep the tattoo from fading. By following these instructions you can keep your tattoo looking bright for a lot longer.

It might be really tempting to get some rays during the summer months, but before you ruin your tattoo, please read this article about Tattoos and Tanning.

It is difficult to make a simple comparison between the sun and modern indoor tanning equipment. Just as various kinds of indoor tanning lamps and equipment differ in spectral output and energy emitted, the sun's strength is dependent on several factors as well, such as the time of day or year, the latitude, cloud cover, pollution and reflection. Consequently, there is no formula for relating indoor tanning exposure times to outdoor exposure times.

Big NO! on the tanning. The more you tan, the more your tattoo fades. Does that mean you can't go tanning ever again? Depends on how much you love your vibrant tattoos. Do you want them do fade? If you just can't STAND being pale-- be sure to protect your tattoos with as much SPF as possible. But you should be wearing that stuff anyway. And remember, tanning beds are JUST as bad. And DON'T put sunblock on a brand new tattoo. Try and keep it in the shade for the first few weeks.

No. Your new tattoo or piercing may not heal well with high levels of sunlight. The skin has been abraded and should be kept clean, out of the sun, and covered with loose clothing to allow for high levels of oxygen exchange.

According to specialists in radiation safety at the Health Physics Society, "Some drugs can increase your reaction to ultraviolet radiation. These drugs may not make you noticeably sensitive to sunlight, but they may make you very sensitive to the intense ultraviolet radiation in a tanning booth. FDA has published a list of medications that increased sensitivity to light (HHS Publication FDA 91-8280).

In order for your tattoo to heal properly, you should not submerge your tattoo for at least the first weak after getting it.

Not if the salon follows good hygiene practices. Ask what they use on the bed or booth between customers. Ask them to show you the bottle. The label should say "DISINFECTANT" or at least "SANITIZER". The best disinfectant products are also "FUNGICIDES" and "VIRUCIDES" to control ringworm, foot fungus, and viral diseases. If your salon will not show you what they use, then we suggest you find a new salon.

Probably not. Some skin types tan quickly and easily while others just don't have the pigmentation necessary to develop much of a tan. If you have "type 1" skin It's recommended that you not tan at all. Type 1 skin is skin that always burns easily and severely, tans little and peels. This condition is most common with people that have fair skin, blue eyes and freckles. Approximately 5% of the population is unable to tan. We would recommend you try one of our UV free tanning options.

Tattoo healing and resuming your daily routine usually takes about 2 weeks. Some people heal faster and some take longer. Your tattoo will go through a stage where it will shed a layer of flaky skin. This is normal. Sometimes scabbing will occur, but not always. Everyone is different. After all the flaking has come off, and there is no scabbing left, you can resume swimming, tanning, etc. Swimming and tanning before your tattoo heals, can cause it to get infected and not heal properly.

The Original and Clear NicoDerm CQ patches can be worn while in the sun or tanning bed. However, the patches have not been demonstrated to be effective protection against sun exposure. Use of sunscreens with the patch is not recommended because it may affect the adhesion. Therefore, if you are planning on using the patch while tanning, you may want to place it in area that will not be exposed.

NO, just as the word indicates outdoor products should ONLY be used outdoors, as they can cause a film on the acrylic. This actually inhibits the tanning process, rather than acting as an amplifying agent. There are many excellent indoor tanning products for that purpose. Ask our tanning professional for recommendations.

Yes. If you plan to tan in a UV bed and the Sunless Express Spray Spa on the same day, we recommend you tan in the UV bed first. Tanning in the UV bed after the Sunless Express Spray Spa may alter your results due to the heat and perspiration.

Usually, you will tan about as well indoors as you do outdoors. If you have never been able to produce a tan outdoors, you will not be able to produce a tan indoors either. Some who do not tan well outdoors are able to tan indoors in a controlled environment with the right amount of exposure in carefully controlled intervals.

It is difficult to make a simple comparison between the sun and modern indoor tanning equipment. Just as various kinds of indoor tanning lamps and equipment differ in spectral output and energy emitted, the sun's strength is dependant on several factors as well, such as the time of day or year, the latitude, cloud cover, pollution and reflection. Consequently, there is no formula for relating indoor tanning exposure times to outdoor exposure times.

Your skin produces a tan the same way in an indoor tanning salon as it does when you lay out in the sun: through ultraviolet (UV) light. However, out in the sun, you cannot control the amount of UV light exposure and trying to achieve an all-over even-body tan is very difficult. Indoor tanning allows you to control the amount of UV light, for all all-over even tan. With indoor tanning you can gradually increase your exposure time eliminating any sunburn, which is harmful to the skin.

It depends on where you live. Typically the tanning equipment will ship the day after the order is received. Your tanning bed should arrive within 7 to 10 business days.

Before getting a tattoo, piercing, or permanent makeup, make sure that you know what kind of sterilization methods are used (i.e. autoclave, ultrasonic).Try to find out if the tattoo, piercing or permanent makeup establishment is drug free. Drug free tattoo studios environments tend to be more consistent with services as well as sterilization. If you have any conditions that effect healing consult your physician. Also, be sure to eat at least one hour before hand.