Getting A Terrific Tanning Experience
April 26, 2008 – 6:43 amWhat do you think airbrush tanning is? If you are like me, you may think it has to do with a machine that will provide you with an even color without any exposure to UV rays. While there are such systems out there that isn’t airbrush tanning. Hopefully you will know all of that when you finish this article. You would find out about it like I did in a most humiliating way.
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.
I had read some information online about this, or so I thought. I had imagined that this process would involve me stepping into a booth and being sprayed with the tanning solution. Since it was to last for seven to ten days I would be all set for the duration of my travels. When I made the appointment over the phone all I was told was to wear an old bra and underwear if I wasn’t planning to tan in the nude.
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.
Even though I did get a tan that looked real, it just wasn’t a procedure that works for me. I am not comfortable in that type of environment and I didn’t schedule another appointment for that reason. For those that aren’t too worried about being in that type of position with a stranger though I would recommend it.
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.
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