Get ready for the future of tanning

UK law states that persons under the age of 18 are prohibited from using UV tanning equipment or entering any rooms containing UV tanning equipment

Moisture is key to tanning and a UV lotion is designed to replace moisture lost during the tanning session. However, this is not it’s only function. Many lotions contain Tyrosine, an ingredient that stimulates the tanning process.
Other lotions contain cosmetic bronzers, or DHA (the main ingredient of fake tan). The new generation of lotions contain ingredients that refine and enhance the skin as well as ingredients that push the tanning process beyond the natural tanning plateau

Dry skin reflects light and sheds more frequently. Any tan that develops is shallow and does not last. Moisturising is key to developing a deeper, darker tan. A week before your first session, thoroughly exfoliate and moisturise. Ensure that you moisturise after every bath or shower and use a UV specific lotion during your session

The amount of time left between sessions varies depending on skin type and whether you are building or maintaining a tan. Our policy states that no more than one session can be used in any 24-hour period. The reason for this being that the tanning process takes 24 hours to complete and as such, this reduces the risk of over-exposure and maximises your tanning potential.
When building a tan, it is important to not leave more than 72 hours between sessions as after this time, the tan will begin to recede.

Standard package deals are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Monthly Memberships are valid for one month. Promotional package deals may vary and store staff can advise you upon purchase.

Session length is determined by skin type and tanning history. The first session with us is usually the minimum session length suitable for your skin type which in turn enables our Tanning Consultants to help you design the tanning package to suit you.

Refunds cannot be authorised in-store. Refunds are only available for medical reasons upon receipt of a valid Medical certificate. Requests can be made by e-mailing customer services via the “Contact Us” section.

Recent research has found that Vitamin D deficiency is a common factor in many types of cancer, even going so far as to state that the benefits far outweigh the risks (Maverakis/ Sukhov, 2016)
Tan Lines is dedicated to a responsible approach to tanning. This means a consultation for every new client and session lengths appropriate to skin type and tanning history.

While there is no research to indicate UV light would have a negative effect on an unborn baby, our policy is to prohibit the use of UV tanning equipment.
We are always happy to place an active tanning package “on hold” for the duration of a pregnancy or transfer credit to a friend or family member. Packages are reactivated for the amount of time remaining on the package at the time of placing it “on hold”.

Tan Lines takes account security and responsible tanning practices very seriously. It is for this reason that we ask clients to use Biometrics to access their accounts. Most importantly, we do not store an image of your fingerprint.
The system works in much the same way as keyless car entry; specific points on your print create a digital key unique to our system and to you. This key cannot be deciphered in any form. We respect your right to opt-out of this security measure.

Building a tan is dependent on skin type and the condition of the skin. Dry skin reflects light and as the cells shed more frequently, any tan developed does not last. Fair skin tans more quickly whereas medium and dark skin types are more resistant to the tanning process, requiring more sessions. The time taken to build a tan varies depending on many factors, but on average, a base tan can be developed between 3 and 5 sessions.
You are able to maximise your tanning potential by ensuring that the skin is fully exfoliated and thoroughly moisturised. We stock a wide range of UV lotions that encourage the tanning process as well as replace moisture lost during your session. Our tanning consultants are trained to help you find a lotion to suit your preferences and tanning requirements.

Yes! There is a wealth of research citing responsible use of UV light as the best source of Vitamin D. All life on earth is in some way reliant on sunlight to thrive and humans are no different. Vitamin D is essential for development, maintenance and function of many systems in the human body as well as for the prevention of chronic illnesses and the promotion of health and well being.
Outdoor sunlight is in short supply in the northern hemisphere, we even joke about the lack of the British summertime! This in turn leads to an increased risk of Vitamin D deficiency. Using a responsible indoor tanning package is not only tailored to your skin type, it is an efficient use of time. A recent study stated that we would need to be in outdoor sunlight for 130 minutes in Autumn and Winter in order to produce this essential hormone!
Using a UV tanning bed regularly for a session length suited for your skin type is a great way to help promote and boost your Vitamin D levels.

A lot of lotions can be harmful to our equipment, which are not relevant for use and which can affect all of our customers experience.
Therefore, to protect the integrity of our beds and to ensure we maintain our standards and our customer experience we have rules around which lotions can be used on our sunbeds. This is for the benefit of all our customers;
⦁ Certain products are banned as they can damage bed acrylics
⦁ Only creams and lotions purchased from Tan Lines are permitted to be used on our beds, as we can guarantee they are safe for our beds.
⦁ Oils and Tingle creams are banned at Tan Lines

We sell a wide range of UV specific lotions to suit every skin type that can enhance your tanning results but up to 50%*.