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Hi, and a very warm welcome to this great little salon's Indoor Tanning page

Sessions from 50p per minute

0.3 Tanning
TSA dispels the fears
associated with indoor tanning


Prospective clients must undergo an induction
Take the Skin Type Test

Sessions & Courses
1st Session Free
(Terms & Conditions Apply)

Polish Tanning
Pre-Tan Prep
From £20

California Tanning
Triple Tan
From £45

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TSA
We follow TSA's Code of Practice which prohibits the use of indoor tanning equipment by anyone under 18 years of age

TASTER
During induction, clients are specially invited to take advantage of an intense Tan-Taster Course. This opportunity entitles new tan clients to benefit from our exclusive introductory rate of 30p per minute

LIMITS

Maximum exposure per visit depends upon recent UV exposure, re-tubing and skin type assessment

ESSENTIALS
To further enhance your tan experience we retail an exotic array of beautifully scented/tingle accelerators
Complimentary house accelerator is provided within the cost of a single session


LOTIONS
   


STAND UP - LIE DOWN
Besides providing you with ability to produce Vitamin D and enhancing the colour of your skin, a tan session also offers a little bit of 'me' time! Some prefer to stand whilst others look forward to a lie down ... no worries ... your preference is accommodated at TGLS!


RE-TUBING
We regularly retube to ensure the UV output performance of our units remain uncompromised. Please bear this in mind when we responsibly reduce your tanning minutes following a re-tube


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To safeguard our clients, TGLS provide Winkease UV eye protection free of charge. We also offer complimentary fresh wipes and a selection of unisex fragrances. There's no need to rush off after your tanning session either. Stay & chill with a glass of iced water, juice or fruit drink, sit and nibble on one of your five-a-day (purchased from our seasonal fruit bowl) or, you could, perhaps, take advantage of some 'Me' time on your Kindle or catch up with friends on social network sites using complimentary Wi-Fi


  • WE AIM TO PROVIDE AN INFORMATIVE INDUCTION
  • SUITABILITY TO TANNING IS UNIQUELY ASSESSED
  • PHOTO ID MAY BE REQUIRED DURING INDUCTION
  • EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE SET AND NON NEGOTIABLE 
  • WE PROMOTE A SENSIBLE APPROACH TO TANNING
  • WE ARE COMMITTED TO OPERATE WITH CAUTION
  • HYGIENE OF THE HIGHESTBSTANDARD IS PRACTICED
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Did You Know ... A new theory suggests legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died at 35 due in part to a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is produced when the body is exposed to UV rays however Mozart spent his entire life at high-latitude in Austria, working at night and sleeping during the day. According to ABC Science, who had no knowledge of this condition, Mozart went untreated and died from illnesses brought on by vitamin D deficiency!

How Does My Skin Actually Tan?

Our natural skin colour [or skin type] is determined by skin pigment also referred to as melanin. The amount of melanin present in our skin, before UV exposure, is determined by hereditary factors.

When our skin is exposed to UV rays, cells deep within our skin – called melanocytes – initiate a process where more melanin is produced. This subsequently ‘browns’ as it rises to the skin’s surface producing a tan. UV also causes the outer layer of the skin to thicken. This is the body’s way of building up protection to UV and to avoid burning.


Is Health Conscious Tanning Really Possible?

People will react differently to UV rays – darker skinned people produce melanin more readily. The skin of some very fair people contains very little melanin and, even when exposed to UV, they cannot form melanin, so they will not tan in sunlight or on a sunbed. The latter group should keep UV exposure to a minimum and not strive to obtain a tan. Instead, skin type 1 clients should utilise our tanning equipment purely for the benefits of natural vitamin D formation

How can I Avoid Sunburn?

If the natural tanning process is rushed, sunburn will result. Our skin has a natural repair mechanism but if this is triggered off too frequently, it may become exhausted and result in permanent damage to the skin. TGLS can educate you in how to safely speed-tan your skin. Please ask to speak with Michelle


Skin Typing

Type I - Often burns, rarely tans. Freckles, red, blonde or fair hair, with pale blue or green eyes.

Type II - Usually burns, sometimes tans. Few freckles, with fair hair, and blue or brown eyes.

Type III - Sometimes burns, usually tans. The odd freckle, with dark blonde to brown hair and brown eyes.

Type IV - Rarely burns, often tans. Tends to have dark brown eyes and hair.

Type V - Never burns, always tans. No freckles with dark brown skin, eyes and hair.

Type VI - Never burns, often tans. Likely to have dark brown eyes and afro-hair.

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SUNSHINE

It's fundamental. It's the source of life. It stimulates your mind, your soul. It lifts your mood.

WHETHER YOU ARE BATHING IN THE GARDEN, ON HOLIDAY OR ON CONTROLLED TANNING EQUIPMENT ...
TAN SENSIBLY AND IN MODERATION

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Become UV Aware

Reducing the risks associated with over-exposure to UV rays is, of course, our major concern however equally the powerful benefits of controlled UV exposure should not be undermined nor forgotten. With this in mind we offer complimentary UV protection advise to all skin types including those with no desire to utilise our indoor tanning facility and those, with skin type 1, who are unable to. It's our aim to increase awareness of harmful sun bathing versus lack of UV exposure whilst offering informative responses to questions relating to all skin types & types of exposure. We believe the benefits and risks relating to UV exposure via the sun and/or tanning equipment, must be clearly understood to keep our health & appearance tip top

ACCOUNTABILITY

TGLS respect and abide by The Sunbed Association (TSA) guidelines. We comply with The Sunbed Code, maintaining all prescribed performance and safety levels. Our sunbed appliances meet European Standards and are installed, serviced, retubed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines as set out in The Sunbed Code. Sunbeds are classed as carcinogenic by the World Health Organisation. Our team have undergone thorough training and a team member is always on hand to advise.

You may find further guidance at 
SunSmart Cancer Research and also Tanning Equipment PDF & Reducing Health Risk from Tan Equipment PDF
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TGLS, 4 Chad Square, Edgbaston B15 3TQ
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(opposite White Swan on Harborne Rd)


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