Saturday, May 24, 2008

Locating A Quality Tanning Salon

By Betty P Davis

It is a good idea to carefully explore your options before you select a tanning salon. That way you can be sure it is a good fit for you. Too many people pay for that first month of service but they aren't happy with what they get in return. Your tanning experience can be great if you look at some issues before you select where to go.

Finding a great tanning salon means you feel that you will be getting your money's worth. You may find it costs a bit more for you to get what you want. If you are willing to pay that then that is great. If you need to count your pennies though then you will need to look for specials and even narrow down your list of requirements to the bare essentials.

Yet you need to make sure the price you are going to pay is comparable to the services you will get. Newer types of tanning equipment that are safe and offer you great features are expensive. Therefore you need to expect to pay more for the cost of using them. Look for discounts though as well as specials so that you can stretch the dollars you have for tanning.

The location of the tanning salon is something you want to consider. You may think driving 20 minutes each way isn't a big deal. Yet when you start to do it each day, that is plenty of time as well as gasoline wasted on the trip. See if it is possible to get the same quality results at a tanning salon closer to you. There may be one by your office or where you pick up your children to look at.

What are the hours of service? You want to make sure you can get in when it is convenient for you as well. That may be early in the morning, at lunch, or after work. You also don't want to wait around. Find out where the policy is about appointment times. You don't want to have a standing 5 pm appointment and not get in until 5:20 on a regular basis due to others being late.

Pay attention to how the staff is trained and works with customers. This should be a very customer oriented type of business. If you have questions about the process, your appointment time, or any other aspect then make sure you ask. If you don't feel the staff is knowledgeable or that they care about helping you then don't waste your time tanning there.

Chances are you have friends and family members who tan as well. They can refer you to the location that they love to go to. Keep in mind though that the needs of people can be very different when it comes to tanning. Therefore what works best for them may not be a place you will be happy. Finding out what types of tanning equipment they offer is very important as well.

It is worth it to find a quality tanning salon out there. Visit several of them so you can compare prices and options. You want to be sure you are getting the very best price for the services you desire. Tanning can be a great experience if you take the time to see what is offered before you start.

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