GENERAL
Tanning Tips
How are your tanning sessions sold?
What are your prices?
If I buy a package of tans at your salon, will the
tans ever “expire”?
If I buy a membership or package at one salon, can I use it at a different
Bella High-Performance Tanning salon?
Do you offer gift certificates?
Do Bella High-Performance Tanning salons
offer UV-free "airbrush" tanning where an
operator individually sprays the customer?
How old must one be to tan at your salons?
Can I make an appointment?
Why do you give every customer water
when they tan at your salon?
Can you guarantee my tan be absolutely perfect?
MYSTIC TAN
How long will the tan I get with Mystic Tan last?
Who is the Mystic Tan for?
What is in the Mystic Tan solution?
DHA
Aloe Vera
What should I do before coming in for Mystic Tan?
Will someone be spraying the Mystic Tan solution onto me?
How long do I have to be in the Mystic Tan booth?
What are the different levels of Mystic Tan?
How many times do I need to do the Mystic Tan process to get tan?
Will my skin be wet when I step out of the Mystic?
Do I really need to towel off the Mystic Tan solution?
Will swimming affect the results of
my Mystic Tan?
TANNING BEDS
What is the maximum session time on your beds?
Do I have to use a tanning lotion when I tan on your beds?
How often do I need to come to get a tan on the tanning beds?
I am used to going on a tanning beds for 20-30 minutes
6-7 days a week, why can't I do the same in your salons?
How often do you change the bulbs of your beds?
Tanning Tips
1. Always use protective eyewear when tanning.
2. Never try to rush a tan. Most people will tan very quickly in
our tanning beds, but one should never risk overexposure for the
sake of saving a day or two in getting a tan. The best approach
is to gradually work your way up to longer session times (often
increasing exposure by 60 seconds at a time). Our tanning specialists
follow the golden rule of tanning (“Never burn!”) and
will always try to err on the side of caution when it comes to determining
session times.
3. Use a high quality indoor tanning lotion before tanning and
moisturize afterwards. Moisturized skin tans faster than dry skin
and looks better. Keeping your body hydrated is also part of keeping
your skin moisturized, so be sure to drink lots of water.
4. Some medications can cause photosensitivity. In other words,
they can make one extremely sensitive to UV light (whether that
light is from the sun or a tanning bed). If you have any question
as to whether or not a medication you are taking ,ay cause you photosensitivity,
please consult your physician.
5. Use sunscreen when exposing your skin to direct sunlight. While
the amount of exposure from a set time on a tanning bed remains
quite consistent, the amount of exposure from the sun varies from
one day (and time of day) to the next and can result in surprise
sunburns when you least expect it. Never attempt tan in the sun
before or after using a tanning bed.
6. Before tanning, remove all jewelry and any make-up that might
block tanning.
How are your tanning
sessions sold?
One can buy a single tan, a package of tans (ranging anywhere from a
package of 3 to a package of 100) or a membership, that allows one to
tan as frequently as needed during a set period of time.
What are your prices?
We have several different plans for tanning,
including an introductory package for new members, packages of
tans and memberships. Our prices can be as low as a few dollars
per tanning session. Rather than try to list out every price
on this website, we invite you to come in, see our salon, learn
more about our services, take a free "test drive" on
our tanning beds and then review the pricing systems available
in relation to your tanning goals.
If I buy a
package of tans at your salon, will the tans ever “expire”?
No. We do not set a time limit by which you
must use your tans. Memberships, of course, expire
after the paid amount of membership time has been
reached.
If I buy a
membership or package at one salon, can I use it at
a different Bella High-Performance Tanning salon?
Yes. All of our salons are networked and all
services purchased can be used at any of our locations.
Do you offer
gift certificates?
Yes. Gift certificates are available and may
be used at all salon locations.
Do Bella High-Performance
Tanning salons offer UV-free "airbrush" tanning
where an operator individually sprays the customer?
No. We only offer Mystic Tan UV-Free Tanning,
which we feel provides a superior result, while also
allowing complete privacy in the process.
How old must
one be to tan at your salons?
Anyone receiving tanning services must be at
least 18 years old, or provide signed authorization
from a parent or legal guardian. Children under the
age of 14 are not allowed to use the tanning beds
in our salons.
Can I make
an appointment?
We do not take appointments, but we do offer
a "call-ahead" system in case there is ever
a wait for tanning. With this system, customers may
call the salon they will be going to up to 90 minutes
before they actually plan on arriving and get their
name down on the waiting list. This acts just the
same as if one walked into the salon and put their
name on the waiting list.
Why do you
give every customer water when they tan at your salon?
We provide a complimentary bottle of water
to every customer so that they can replace any fluid
lost from sweating and to remind them to drink lots
of water and keep their skin moisturized.
Can you guarantee
my tan be absolutely perfect?
No. With both tanning beds and the Mystic Tan,
there is an art to achieving what you consider a perfect
tan and it requires becoming familiar with your skin,
getting educated on tanning beds, Mystic Tan and lotions,
paying attention to what works and does not work for
you and making the efforts necessary to achieve your
tanning goal. We can guarantee you that we have what
we know to be the best tanning systems in the world
and we will make every effort to help you achieve
your best possible tan.
MYSTIC TAN
How long will the tan I get with
Mystic Tan last?
While it depends on one's natural rate of skin
exfoliation, most people find the tan lasts about
6-7 days. Swimming and the use of exfoliating agents
can also shorten the length of the tan.
Who is the
Mystic Tan for?
Mystic Tan UV-Free tanning is for everyone.
Sunless Tanners: If
you are already using sunless tanning creams, one
short tanning session with Mystic Tan can eliminate
the mess and time-consuming task of applying these
by hand.
Non-Tanners: If you
would like to be tan, but are unable to tan naturally
in the sun or on a tanning bed, Mystic Tan can be
the solution to getting a natural-looking tan.
Current Tanners: Many
current tanners feel there is no substitute for the
real thing, but when you need an instant tan or just
a boost, Mystic Tan is the answer.
Event Tanners: Mystic
Tan is a great last-minute tan for those spur-of-the-moment
events, such as weddings, reunions or other special
occasions.
What is in
the Mystic Tan solution?
All Mystic Tan tanning solutions contain the
following:
DHA (dihydroxyacetone)
is the component that creates the longer-term tanning
effect. The use of DHA has been FDA-approved for decades
as an external tanning agent. When applied, DHA reacts
with proteins and amino acids in the skin's superficial
layer to form a golden brown color.
Aloe Vera is
a natural moisturizer that helps the skin draw moisture
to the surface and thus can soften the skin and help
smooth wrinkles. Aloe Vera helps carry the DHA deeper
into the skin and promote softer, smoother skin. Mystic
Tan tanning solution contains more than 65% stabilized
Aloe Vera liquid.
Mystic Tan's BronzMyst formula also contains
Insta-Color Bronzer, a water-soluble, brown-tinted cosmetic dye that
produces an instant tan. The bronzer washes off in the shower or bath,
without affecting your overall tan.
Mystic Tan's ClearMyst formula contains
no bronzer at all, so it goes on clear, yet darkens within hours and
results in the same even, dark, natural-looking tan.
What should I do before
coming in for Mystic Tan?
Although there are no absolute requirements necessary
for Mystic Tan, we recommend that (if possible) you exfoliate,
shower and moisturize any dry skin with a water-based moisturizer
the night before or morning of the day you come in. It is also
recommended that women shave their legs at the same time, to
avoid shortening the length of their tan on their legs.
Will someone
be spraying the Mystic Tan solution onto me?
No. The process is automated, allowing you
complete privacy.
How long do
I have to be in the Mystic Tan booth?
The total amount of time necessary for you
to be in the booth is about 45 seconds. The actual
spraying itself only last for about 20-40 seconds
(depending on the level of spray).
What are the
different levels of Mystic Tan?
There are three different levels for Mystic
Tan. Level 1 is the least amount of solution and Level
3 is the most. The majority of people are given Level
2, which we consider the "normal" spray.
Those seeking to be less or more dark can do Level
1 and 3, respectively.
How many
times do I need to do the Mystic Tan process to get
tan?
You will be tan after just one session. Some
people will wish to be darker and may repeat the
process 24-48 hours later. Once one achieves the
desired color, it can be maintained with a weekly
application.
Will my skin
be wet when I step out of the Mystic?
The Mystic Tan solution is applied as a very
fine mist. Tiny droplets remaining on your body are
easily removed by toweling off after exiting the booth.
Do I really
need to towel off the Mystic Tan solution?
Yes. Not toweling off can cause the tan to
come out uneven and blotchy. One cannot "wipe
off" the tan. Any solution that goes onto the
towel is just excess. One should towel off all areas
of the body completely.
Will swimming
affect the results of my Mystic Tan?
Yes. The main problem we have seen from people
who use the Mystic Tan and swim (especially in chlorinated
pools) is a shortened life for the tan. In our experiences,
anything with chlorine will cause at least some fading
in the Mystic Tan results.
TANNING BEDS
What is the
maximum session time on your beds?
We have three different beds available in our
salons. The time limits are 10 minutes, 12 minutes
and 15 minutes. The most powerful bed can be tanned
on for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Do I have
to use a tanning lotion when I tan on your beds?
We do not force you to use a tanning lotion
but do recommend using one. Minimally, one should
be using a high-quality tanning moisturizer to prevent
dryness and maximize one’s tanning results.
When a person uses no lotion, they can end up shortchanging
themselves by slowing the tanning process and forcing
themselves to have to tan more to achieve their desired
results.
How often
do I need to come to get a tan on the tanning beds?
There is not exact answer to this question,
since it depends on which bed you use and how easily
your skin tans. A majority of our client's find they
can maintain a great tan by visiting only once or
twice per week. Some find they do well with even less
frequent visits.
I am used
to going on a tanning beds for 20-30 minutes 6-7 days
a week, why can't I do the same in your salons?
We do not ever allow any to exceed the maximum
number of minutes on our beds, under any circumstances.
To do so would be to abuse the beds, our salon and
your skin. Furthermore, it just not necessary when
you are tanning on powerful beds like those we offer.
Many of customers have noted that one session on our
tanning beds gets them more tan than 5 days in a row
on the beds they used previously.
How often
do you change the bulbs of your beds?
In order to ensure you are always getting
the best tan in the shortest time possible, we change
our bulbs well before they lose any significant amount
of their tanning power. More specifically, we change
the bulbs of all of our beds every 400 hours or less,
except for on a few of our most powerful beds where
the bulbs are changed every 200 hours. As many tanners
have learned the hard way in the past, as tanning
bulbs age they can lose their tanning power, especially
when these start to get beyond 600-700 hours of use.
The fact is, however, that many bulbs will continue
to light up for 10,000 hours or more, despite having
lost all but a small fraction of their tanning power.
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