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    Default Do tanning beds have the same effect as the sun?

    I have never used a tanning bed before. I'm half black and can quickly get a tan that lasts a long time from the sun. Will I get the same effect from a tanning bed? I've been told I won't see any change after the first visit. I was hoping I can just go once a month during the winter.

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    Default Re: Do tanning beds have the same effect as the sun?

    Yes, they do, except they are much stronger than the sun. I'm not sure if once a month will be enough, you will have to just try it out.You have to tan more frequent until you get the color you want, then you can adjust to maintain. Not all tanning beds are the same either. The lamps also gets weaker after some time, so new lamps are more effective

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    Default Re: Do tanning beds have the same effect as the sun?

    Why not try a self tanner 1st, there's some darker ones.


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    Default Re: Do tanning beds have the same effect as the sun?

    Quote Originally Posted by whirlerz View Post
    Why not try a self tanner 1st, there's some darker ones.
    That could certainly be one solution, there are some pretty OK self tanners out there now.
    I rely on them if I'm in a sudden hurry to get an extra dark tan, but in general I prefer to maintain a good "natural" tan though.

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    Default Re: Do tanning beds have the same effect as the sun?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kase View Post
    Will I get the same effect from a tanning bed?
    Yes, you definitely will! Especially during winter, idk what I'd do without a tanning salon to visit...

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    Default Re: Do tanning beds have the same effect as the sun?

    The same damaging effect to your skin, too, definitely

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    Default Re: Do tanning beds have the same effect as the sun?

    Quote Originally Posted by Adelina View Post
    The same damaging effect to your skin, too, definitely
    Well, while I don’t say sun rays can’t be bad for you, I don’t necessarily think it’s all that simple.. Loads of things are dangerous in one or the other way, let people choose their way without always pointing the political correct finger.

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