A: No-one under the age of 18 is legally allowed to use tanning equipment in the UK. We at the Glow Haus will ask you for ID (drivers’ licence or passport) on creating your account and will keep a record of this on your file.
A: It is always recommended to allow 48 hours between tanning sessions for the skin to produce melanin.
As we are located within Birmingham, we must follow the regulations set out by Birmingham City Council and this means that there MUST be a minimum of 48 hours between sessions.
A: The length of your tanning session depends on your skin tone. Take our skin type finder quiz to find your skin type and recommended regime.
If you have not used a sunbed before or if it has been a long time since your last session, then we would recommend commencing with a 5 mins sessionand increasing this time when you can see a tan forming.
A: Some opt to wear swimwear or underwear whilst using our sunbeds, but this is optional as privacy is guaranteed and you can tan without clothes to avoid tan lines.
A: As you are tanning in a controlled environment an SPF is not necessary and can slow down your tanning process.
There are many different lotions you can purchase to use whilst tanning. The lotionswe stock are one of the leading brands and are aimed to speed up the tanning process, so you get the most out of your session. Our staff can advise you on the best accelerator or lotion to suit your needs.
A: We do not allow oil to be used at our salon as this can make the equipment and floor slippery and dangerous for all users.