The topic of hair loss is a big one that affects many people in population. We have all seen commercials and late night advertisements promising balding men a re-growth of hair. We’ve seen commercials that make you think when you re-grow your hair you will get all beautiful women and be more successful. But most of us know that this is just a marketing scheme to sell product.

But what about women that suffer from hair loss? We don’t see that as much on TV. But women’s hair loss is a very common problem although it may not be talked about as much. It is estimated that 1 in 4 women may suffer from some type of hair loss at some time in their lives.

While this hair loss may be a very common thing, it can still be very traumatic to a woman who is losing her hair. So if you are experiencing something like this, then what should you do? Well, first thing you should do is learn as much as you can about women’s hair loss and try to learn what may be causing your hair loss.

Lets face it. A nice tan makes you look and feel great. Plus, it can hide ugly cellulite and also make you appear thinner!

If you are going on a trip or you simply want to look good for an event that’s coming up, it’s important to establish a base tan.

Here are some 10 indoor tanning steps to help you achieve a nice base tan without getting burned*.

By way, if you are hesitant about using an indoor tanning bed but want to get a tan, try a UV-free spray tan like Mystic Tan.

Otherwise, steps below will help guide you through UV indoor tanning process:

1.Be careful if you are on any prescription medications: blood pressure medications, antibiotics, skin problem medications are just a few categories of drugs you preferably should not be taking if you are tanning or spending lots of time outdoors. Refer to photosensitizing medication chart in your local tanning salon to be sure medications you are taking are not listed. These medications can effect results of your tanning, making it more difficult to tan and you are more prone to burning.

2.Always use a good quality indoor tanning lotion. It will help your skin to absorb UV, which will aid in tanning process. There are also special ingredients that stimulate melanin production, such as Tyrosine, which will give you most out of every tanning session. Your skin tends to dry out during tanning process and if you don’t use a good quality indoor tanning lotion, your skin will exfoliate faster, become more dry and flaky, and you will lose your tan faster. So bottom line: for a deeper, darker, longer lasting tan, you need to use quality indoor tanning lotion. It’s best to apply indoor tanning lotion immediately prior to your session or 1-2 hours prior is even better if you can. Applying it ahead of time allows your skin to absorb lotion better so you will get best results from your tanning session.

3.Apply after tan lotion as well to take care of your skin and keep it moisturized. Apply it twice daily at a minimum to keep your skin happy, once in morning and again at night before bed. This also can enhance your tan and make it longer lasting- key to a great tan is healthy skin!

4.If you are just beginning to tan, remember to start out conservative. Whatever you do, you don’t want to burn- you cannot tan on top of a burn and you will have to start over. The old saying “I always burn first and then I tan” is completely false, it simply does not have to be this way. If you burn, your skin is telling you that it’s getting too much sun, and then you will peel. So start out with a low number of minutes and work your way up. If you have fair skin but do have ability to tan, you should not go more than 6-7 minutes your first time in a standard 20 minute tanning bed (also known as a Level 1 tanning bed). For stronger beds with shorter tan times, you would go for even less minutes.