Desert Sun Results | 500 Pamplico Hwy., Florence, SC 29505 | 843-629-0786
All Rights Reserved - Designed by Beacon Grafix, Inc.
Desert Sun Results
500 Pamplico Hwy
Florence, SC 29505
843.629.0786
TANNING
What is the difference between the levels of tanning beds in salons?
Are you confused about the different levels of tanning beds offered
by tanning salons? What is the difference between Level 1, Level
2, Level 3, Level 4 and sometimes even Level 5 and Level 6
tanning beds and tanning booths? Customers in today's tanning
salons have multiple choices... what is the best choice for you and
your skin?
Tanners will find all of the information they need to make the
correct choice here. In short, the difference between the levels has
to do with tanning power, with the lowest being Level 1 and moving
up in power with each subsequent Level.
How exactly does this work? Level 1 and Level 2 tanning beds
offer low pressure bulbs, while Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 offer medium to
high pressure bulbs. High pressure bulbs offer lower amounts of UVB rays with increased amounts of UVA rays.
UVA rays are the specific rays that bronze your skin. So that means the higher Levels will bronze your skin faster,
and the resulting tan will last longer. This allows the tanning salon to offer their customer's options, with
introductory Level 1 and Level 2 for the first time or infrequent tanners, to the higher Levels for those seeking a
deeper and darker experience.
What are you looking for when you tan? Level 1 tanning beds are the basic beds, with tanning times that are long
but usually priced low. A Level 1 tanning bed is an economic option, but they produce high levels of UVB rays, the
rays that can cause sunburn if not used properly. If you love the experience of relaxing in a tanning bed, Level 1
tanning beds are the perfect choice for you. With longer tan times (sometimes longer than 20 minutes), these beds
are great to sit back, relax and imagine laying on a beach in Florida. They are also great options for tanners
maintaining a tan or seeking a base tan for a sunny vacation or upcoming
trip to the beach. But you will need to visit these beds often to gain even a
basic tan.
Level 2 tanning beds are very similar to Level 1 beds in both lamps and
pricing, but they typically offer specific facial lamps and arm lamps
designed to tan these odd areas that Level 1 tannings beds do not offer.
They also sometimes offer Alpha 7900 Commercial Tanning Bed by
KBLan upgrade in the regular body lamps. Typically they achieve this
upgrade by either offering medium pressure bulbs, or the same low
pressure bulbs, but with an increase in the numbers. These beds will often
carry more than 35 lamps.
Next are the high pressure tanning beds, which increase in power from Level 3 to Level 6, depending on your
salon (the levels offered in commercial settings typically end at 4... rarely do salons offer 5 and 6). These beds will
offer many lamps, sometimes more than 55 bulbs. The results from these high pressure Levels are awesome, with
faster tanning times and darker tans. Imagine cutting both the time it takes to tan and the amount of tanning
sessions in half or even by 75%... that's the experience received from a higher level tanning bed.
Level 3 and Level 4 tannings beds feature lower amounts of UVB rays (sometimes removing up to 99%), with an
increase in UVA rays in comparison to lower Level beds. So not only are your tan times shorter, but you only need
to visit the salon a few times a month, as opposed to a few times a week with a lower level... and your tan is richer,
lasting longer than with a lower level.
Solar Storm 24S with Face Tanning Lamps (110V) by Solar Storm Tanning Beds Obviously this upgrade in speed
comes at a premium. Tanning salons will charge more for Level 4 tannings beds. But if your time is valuable, this
extra money can be worth the trouble. Why? With Level 1 and Level 2 tanning beds tanners need to come back
several times a week if they want to maintain that tan. With Level 3 and Level 4 tanners only need to visit the
salon once a week or sometimes once every two weeks. For those on the go, this is a great convenience.
So to recap Level 1 tannings beds are great for tanners needing to save money or looking for a base tan before a
vacation. Level 2 tannings beds are the perfect match for tanners needing extra color in the face and other areas
that are hard to tan. Both Level 1 and Level 2 grant tanners the experience of relaxing in a comfortable and warm
tanning bed. Level 3 offers medium pressure lamps with lower UV rays and more UVA rays, providing a faster and
deeper tan than Level 1 and Level 2. And finally Level 4 tanning beds (and up) feature ridiculously fast tanning
times, with sometimes next to zero UVB rays, guaranteeing a dark tan with virtually no chance of a sunburn.
So there you have it. Everything you need to know to make a sound choice next time you walk into a tanning
salon and they ask: "which level of tanning bed do you prefer?" Now armed with the best information, you can feel
confident in your choice.