The airbrush and the MyMyst tan last about four to six days. This depends on various things. Of course you want to shower, shave and exfoliate before you come in for those treatments. The longer you wait to shower afterwards, the darker your tan will get. The less frequent you shave or exfoliate will also extend the life of your tan. Salt water, and chlorine will effect your tan, as they serve as natural exfoliates.

The chemical in spray tan (airbrush and MyMyst), is called DHA. DHA is UV free and is not harmful to your skin.

Dark loose fitting clothing is always best. The DHA may temporarily stain your white clothing. Avoid materials such as nylon, lycra, spandex, or silk. Those materials may react with the DHA to cause a stain. We also recommend that you not wear makeup, as it may act as a barrier for the tan.

A natural tan takes 24-48 hours to develop, so it is best to allow 48 hours between sessions. The tanning process occurs within the epidermis when melanocyte cells are stimulated by ultraviolet light that causes them to produce the pigment melanin. Melanin production results in the tanned appearance of the skin and is the skin's natural defense against the sun and over-exposure, i.e. sun-burning. Melanin travels to the surface, where it eventually flakes off. This process allows us to develop new skin every four to eight weeks. Keeping your skin hydrated and exfoliated will help maintain a more radiant and healthy-looking tan.

We recommend calling ahead to ensure an appointment is available. Call 817.870.1003 to schedule with one of our tanning consultants.

To keep your tan as long as possible, exfoliate and shave before getting your UV-free tan. Do not apply lotion as it will act as a barrier to the DHA and the tan will not adhere to your skin. Please remove all make-up as well.

To understand the difference between high and low pressure beds, you must first understand the different wavelengths of ultraviolet light and what each light is most efficient at in the tan process:

UVB is more efficient at starting the tanning process by stimulating the melanocytes in the skin to produce melanin (that’s what makes the color). UVA is more efficient at oxidizing the skins melanin to turn it brown. For example, when you cut open an apple, the air oxidizes it and turns it brown. Low pressure beds utilize both UVA and UVB rays, similar to sunlight, just at a higher concentration. High pressure bulbs however, utilize almost exclusively UVA light. These beds have removed the low doses of UVB light and replaced them with a higher concentration of UVA. Since UVB light is more likely to cause sun burn, high pressure beds are sometimes called “Bronzing beds”.

If you want your body to be healthy, you feed it, right? The same goes for your skin. Feed it with moisturizers formulated for tanners. Use a lotion designed to replace the moisture lost while in the tanning unit and give your skin that extra shot of l-tyrosine that helps you tan even faster. These products will produce healthy skin that will tan faster and also help you to keep your tan longer. Keeping your skin hydrated with special lotions designed for tanning beds can help increase your tan by 60%!

While there is no evidence that a fetus is affected by its mothers' exposure to either the natural sun or indoor tanning equipment, a potential drawback to tanning during pregnancy may be the risk of the woman's body overheating. Pregnant women are cautioned to avoid prolonged sauna and whirlpool exposure due to the possible harm to the fetus from the rise in the woman's core body temperature. Core body temperature is the temperature of the blood as it is pumped from the heart, which normally ranges from 99 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Extended periods of sauna or whirlpool exposures or prolonged vigorous exercise may actually cause this temperature to rise. This rise in body temperature could result in developmental damage or possibly death to the fetus. Providing there is adequate ventilation in the tanning rooms, the length of time of a tanning session would not be long enough to change core body temperature. Perfect Glow does allow tanning during pregnancy, with a doctor’s written permission. Spray tan may be a good option as well, as it is completely safe and does not require a doctor’s note.