Getting A Terrific Tanning Experience
View PDF | Print View
by: BettyPDavis
Total views: 1
Word Count: 609
Everything is not always what it seems when you decide to get some type of indoor tanning procedure. I have learned this first hand, and what an experience it turned out to be. While I can laugh about it now, I was very humiliated for a long time about the entire experience. I learned a valuable lesson that day - never assume anything when it comes to tanning.
I scheduled an appointment for an airbrush tanning session under the assumption that this would be done privately in a booth. Boy, was I ever in for a surprise when things worked out quite differently. This was quite a leap for me from just going to the tanning bed every other day. Yet I had gotten behind on starting out that year and I wanted to have some color for a trip I was taking in a couple of days.
There was no booth to step into though when I got to the tanning salon. I was never told that though looking back on it all. I just assumed from information I had read online this is what I would be in for. So it is mainly my fault for not taking the time to ask. I do think it would have been nice though if the salon had asked if I had done the procedure before. Then they could have offered me more information on what was to take place.
When I arrived at the tanning salon the staff was very friendly. They showed me where to go to get undressed. They said someone would be with me in a minute. I should have wondered right then what was going to take place right? Well, I found out soon enough that it was a far cry from what I had in mind. I am sure the lady that directed me didn't have a clue that this was all new to me.
My initial reaction was to simply tell her no way and to get dressed quickly. Yet I was also embarrassed to tell her I wasn't going to be comfortable with this. To her merit, she did her job very well. She tried her best to make me feel comfortable during it. I was just unable to relax and I am sure she has dealt with that before. I was certain though that airbrush tanning wasn't something I would be doing ever again.
I was not prepared for this and I was speechless. I definitely could have spoken up and told her that wasn't what I had expected. Yet I was embarrassed to tell her that as well. So I stood there in silent and she moved around me and sprayed my body. Even though it only took about 15 minutes it felt like I stood there forever. I couldn't wait to get out of there.
I do have to admit that the results from the airbrush tanning session were very good. I was able to enjoy my vacation with a very nice color on my skin. Yet I never did go back for another session. I enjoy my privacy way to much for that so I went back to my usual tanning bed. I also let many people know what had happened so they would be prepared if they ever decided to make such an appointment.
From my unbelievable tanning experience I learned to be more assertive. I learned to never assume what you will get. Take the time to ask and to find out the facts. Should a business not have the time to answer such questions for me, I simply have the attitude that I don't have the time to spend in their facility.
About the Author
Betty P Davis writes about the ins and outs of the tanning salon indusrty. You can avoid the rookie mistakes many new operators make when they opening a tanning salon.
HTML For Publishers
Please note: This article is free to reprint but all links must remain active.
Rating: Not yet rated
