Tanning Bed Features

Tanning beds are most commonly found in tanning salons, although more frequent users can buy one for home use. They are equipped with light bulbs that emit ultraviolet rays in order to tan the user's skin. Because of the competition amongst tanning salons for business and advances in technology, modern tanning beds are equipped with a variety of features in order to give the user the most comfortable experience possible while tanning. Does this Spark an idea?

Horizontal Beds

Horizontal beds feature UV bulbs on the base and lid of the bed, which are located behind Plexiglas in order to give the user an even tan without burning his skin. Horizontal beds are preferred by users who want to lie down and relax, or even take a short nap while tanning.

Vertical Beds

Vertical tanning beds, also called stand-up beds, are almost identical to horizontal beds in how they work. In a stand-up bed, users can raise their arms more easily than in a horizontal bed in order to tan the undersides of their arms. They are also preferred over horizontal beds for some users, because they do not cause pressure points on the underside of their bodies. These pressure points can result in a slightly different skin tone.

Timer

One of the most important tanning bed features is the timer, which causes the bed to shut off after the pre-set tanning time is over. This is especially convenient for users who tend to fall asleep while tanning. The timer can be set from a computer system or manually on the bed itself.

Fan

Most tanning beds are equipped with fans that can be turned on or off at any time during the tanning process. This is to keep users cool while they tan, because the bulbs can get very hot.

Radio

For users that get bored easily while tanning, many beds are equipped with a built-in radio that can be turned on or off during the tanning process.