About Us
Heat Waves Tanning opened in 1998 due to the lack of quality salons in the area. Since then we have been growing tremendously. Our goal was then, as it is today, to create the tanning salons we dreamed of tanning in ourselves. We are very proud to have been named as one of the top 250 tanning salons in the U.S. by Looking Fit Magazine.
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Since then we have been growing tremendously. Our goal
was then, as it is today, to create the tanning salons we dreamed of tanning in
ourselves. We are very proud to have been named 3 years in a row as one of the
top 250 tanning salons in the U.S. by Looking Fit Magazine.
As a company,
we love & believe in what we do! Our staff will take the time to educate you
on the best way to achieve your desired results and teach you about the positive
benefits of UV light. It will be our mission to make your tanning experience a
pleasure.
It€™s human nature to want to treat yourself right. By frequenting a
salon that pampers you; provides you with an array of state of the art tanning
equipment; has educated
Skincare Tips
Skincare: If you tanning indoors, you probably use some type of tanning accelerator to help get the best color and keep your skin healthy. But what many don€™t realize, in order to achieve optimum results, it is crucial to maintain moist and healthy skin after tanning as well.
Immediately After UV Exposure: It can take up to 48 hours after UV exposure for your tan to fully develop. By moisturizing and re-hydrating right after UV exposure you help your skin boost collagen production, promote skin elasticity. help achieve the best and longest lasting tan possible.
While Bathing: When showering or bathing, select products designed to be gentle to the skin. Products with low Alkaline Base will help prevent drying of the skin and help keep your tan longer. Try Bath & Shower Gel Products, specifically designed for tanners needs.After Bathing: Use a moisturizer after bathing while the skin is still damp. Applying moisturizer to dry skin is of little use because it is not very easily absorbed. The result would be similar to putting hair conditioner on dry hair - you wouldn get an even absorption across the shaft of the hair.
After You Workout: When you workout you perspire. Consequently, your body loses moisture through the skin. Help keep your tan going by reapplying moisturizer after your workout. Don€™t have time, try rejuvenating Body Mist with Aloe Vera.
Drink Up: In order to complete the skincare picture, remember to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. This re-hydrates tired & stressed out skin, helps clear up facial blemishes and helps shed unwanted pounds. So drink up and reap the benefits.
The Forces of Nature: There are many forces at work against keeping your skin healthy. During the winter, lack of humidity and the wind remove critical moisture from the skin. During the summer the suns rays, chlorine in the pool, the sand & salt at the beach all work again your skin. Be your skins friend and select a high quality moisturizer, something with no mineral oils to clog your pours. See a tanning consultant for recommendations.
Tanning Tips
Eye Protection: Eye Protection is a must! Consider it
your ticket to admission at the salon. Your eyelids are the thinnest membranes
on your body and need protection. The law requires that you tan with eye
protection that meets federal guidelines for tanning.
Your
Lips: Have no melanin and will not tan but they can burn, crack,
blister, or peel. Take care of them with a SPF lip protection when tanning
indoors and out.
Sensitive Areas: Tanning more sensitive
areas requires extra precaution. Breasts, butts, and underarm areas to name a
few can be more delicate. Shield these areas in the beginning and gradually
expose them to the ultra-violet light during the first few
sessions.
Medications: Some prescription drugs, like
antibiotics, contraceptives, topical solutions, and even some foods can make
your more sensitive to ultra-violet light. Please consult with your physician if
you have questions and let the tanning consultant know.
Why
Tan: With your skin being your body largest organ it makes sense to
protect it. Many people tan indoors before going away on vacation to get a good
base. In fact a tan is your body's own natural SPF of a 2 to 8 depending on your
skin type. A good base in combination with a SPF helps many to guarantee a
enjoyable burn free time.
You may also know of various health benefits
associated with UV exposure, like the production of Vitamin D that helps prevent
the bone diseases (osteoporosis), relief from the discomfort of psoriasis, SAD
(seasonal affective disorder) to name a few. But due to the FDA regulations, the
indoor tanning industry may not make any medical claims. The fact is light is
essential to all life on earth. There are many reasons, physiological and
psychological why a tan and exposure to UV light is desirable.
The Tanning Process
How
Tanning Works
Tanning of the skin is a natural process that occurs when we are exposed
to Ultraviolet, or UV light. UV light is divided into 3 spectrums: UVC, UVB, and
UVA.
UVC gets almost totally blocked by the atmosphere and is not emitted by
any properly maintained tanning equipment - so it€™s really a non-factor as far
as tanning is concerned. UVB has a slightly longer wave lengths and is
responsible for stimulating the production of melanin. Only a small dose of UVB
is needed, as too much of it can cause you to burn - which you never, ever want
to do. Finally, UVA has the longest wavelength and is responsible for the
browning or oxidation of your melanin. It is often referred to as the
Ray€™.
So what happens, as you can see on the left, when the UVB hits your skin,
your melanocytes go into overdrive and start producing melanin. Then the melanin
starts to rise to the surface. As that occurs, the UVA rays react with the
melanin and turn into a golden brown color that we call a tan. Tanning is a
natural process that our body uses to build its own protection against
Ultraviolet light.
Keep in mind, however, that with unpredictable outdoor conditions, you
never know how much Ultraviolet rays you going to get. That increases your
chances of burning quite dramatically. With indoor tanning, the beds, along with
a professional tanning consultant, deliver the precise dose of UV Light to make
sure that tanning is achieved as effectively and responsibly as possible.
Now with heat waves, you will hear a lot about High Performance Tanning and some people instantly think OH NO, THAT SOUNDS SCARY! Well it€™s not. In fact it quite the opposite. What High Performance REALLY means is we have the latest technology equipment that uses bulbs with Very Low UVB and Super High UVA that will deliver your results DRAMATICALLY faster, with much longer lasting results, and will be MUCH less likely to ever cause you to sunburn.
This is what our company has built its reputation on. We call it MAXIMUM
RESULTS with MINIMUM EXPOSURE! We must forewarn you, however, that once you go
HIGH PERFORMANCE, well... there just isn€™t going back to the
ordinary!
