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    I've just had my fourth tan in two weeks and still no tan lines...I don't want any spray on tanning or anything. Just a good old fashioned bed tan. It's been a few years since I've gone regularly. This is proably my 8th in 3 years. I used to just go 2 or 3 times and it was perfect for months...

    Any black women on here tan? How long does it usually take for you to see results? Also what's your skin tone. I'm a toasted caramel-- like Janet Jackson when she isn't on a skin lightening binge.
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    Default Re: My tan won't stay on!!

    all i can suggest is maybe go a few more times. the little notes in the bed say it can take up to 4 weeks to see maximum results. also don't use any type of oil to moisturize (like baby oil) instead try a great lotion. i use vaseline total moisture. you can also try a different tanning lotion. i refuse to pay $50 a bottle so i get mine from good old walmart. it is called espresso or something like that. it's around $10. it actually works better for me than some of the salon brands. i hope this helps you out some...

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    I don't think you are going often enough.. I went pretty much every other day for a few weeks and gradually went up to the full 20 mins in a regualr bed. I'm a white girl but I know many many black dancers that tan themselves.
    How long are you going in for? What type of lotion are you using? It took me a good month before I started to really show so it might take you that long. Also, try not to skip a day if you are on schedule, that way the tan sticks instead of fading before you can add to it.
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    Why no baby oil? In th epast I never bought anything fancy just picked up baby oil and went in?
    What lotion do you recommend? I'm looking in the mirror now and only see very faint lines.
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    go here good info about tanning from tanorexics and tanning salon owners.

    http://www.iamtan.com

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    Default Re: My tan won't stay on!!

    I don't think baby oil actually protects you skin so you have a better chance of burining or damage. I buy my lotiokn from Sally's beauty supply, it's only about $10 so I am saving quite a bit plus moisturize a ton and that will help keep the tan as well.
    Hey, at least you are seeing come lines! I know girls that get nothing for a WHILE...
    Just keep at it for two more weeks and you should have some results, the thing is you HAVE to keep at it even once you get a tan you have to maintain it.
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    Default Re: My tan won't stay on!!

    Thanks you guys for the info...That tan link was very helpful Muyaha
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    I used to work in a tanning salon finally something i can help with! Im not ebony, but i am hispanic so i my skin has a lil bit of a tan already...but not much. So, from personal experience: The best/fastest way to get a tan in my opinion is to first make sure your skin is healthy and moisturized...try not to use baby oil or any lotion not specifically made for the tanning bed...for more than just protection reasons...the baby oil actually starts to cook to the acrylic on the bed and it ruins them eventually...not to metion its stinks when it gets hot-someone will think something is burning, lol. The salons mark up lotion almost 300%..theyre killing on profit so try to order online...just make a note of what lotions the salon carries,or what youve used and liked and do a search for it..few of my favorites are designer skin, john abate, and swedish beauty. Lotions with hemp intensify the rays, btw Tingle lotions should be tested on a small area before applied to everywhere (except face! dont want to sweat tingle into your eyes) Use that once you have a base tan...(once you can see a white line or notice youre a level darker) Tingle brings melonin (the part of your skin that turns brown) to the top and therefore you tan faster. if you have areas that are more resistant but cant stand the tingle all over...just use it on the resistant areas. I.E. I would start with a special tanner for my face (non comodegenic), then use an accelerator with hemp and a bronzer all over except my shins and forearms, then use the tingle on the remaining, wipe off hands and hop in for a 20 min nap Wow, that ended up long! Oh yeah...it takes about a month of tanning every other day or at leat three times a week to really get a deep tan. You can (are able to) tan everyday, but its soo harsh on your skin...give yourself at least one day to soothe your skin.

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    Default Re: My tan won't stay on!!

    Biggest thing I can suggest, either the morning that you go to the salon or the night before (whenever you shower) make sure you use a loofah or poof to exfoliate, get all the dead skin off so the light can get through to the "live" skin and tan it. Not sure if you're already doing this, but in case you're not, it could be why. I noticed a big difference wehn i started to do that.

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    Default Re: My tan won't stay on!!

    I'm Mexican and have some tint but not enough so I too go to the tanning salon. I like to use the tingle lotions because I tan faster when I use those. I make it a point to go everyday for a week and by week two I'm pretty dark. I buy my lotions at this website but if anyone knows of anywhere cheapper please let me know for I go through them so quickly. www.waycheaper.com

    Good luck!
    ViXie

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