Learn How to Get the Best Tan Possible

Use our tanning tips to ensure a long-lasting, golden tan in Princeton, MN

Want to make your tan last longer and stronger? Use our tanning tips for your next trip to Northern Tan in Princeton, MN. We're dedicated to giving you the best possible results, and we'll help you through every step of the process.

Before your tan


First, it's important that you properly prepare your skin to ensure a safe, even tan. You can feel confident going into your tanning session with these pre-tanning tips:

  • Shower, shave and exfoliate
  • Moisturize your skin with a non-oil-based moisturizer
  • Remove all makeup and jewelry
  • Use a lip balm with UV protection
  • Make sure you aren't taking any medications that increase UV sensitivity


While our pre-tanning tips should prepare you for your tanning session, we understand that you might have questions if it's your first time. Reach out to our professional tanning team today and we'll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

During your tan

When you arrive at Northern Tan, you'll be guided into one of our private tanning rooms where you can get ready for your tan. After you've undressed, tanning lotion should be applied evenly using circular motions until all areas of your skin are covered. Once dry, throw on your protective goggles to shield your eyes from the UV rays and hop into the tanning bed.

TANS LITTLE OR NOT AT ALL

Burns easily and severely, then peels. People most often with fair skin, blue eyes, freckles, white unexposed skin.

USUALLY BURNS EASILY AND SEVERELY

(Painful burn); tans minimally and lightly; also peels. People with fair skin, blue or hazel eyes, blonde or red hair, white unexposed skin.

BURNS MODERATELY

Gains average tan. Average Caucasian, white unexposed skin.

BURNS MINIMALLY

Tans easily and above average with each exposure. People with light brown skin, dark brown hair, dark eyes, white or light brown unexposed skin. (Asians, Hispanics and Mediterraneans)

RARELY BURNS

Tans easily and substantially. Brown-skinned people, brown unexposed skin. (East Indians, Hispanics, etc.)

TANS PROFUSELY AND NEVER BURNS

People with black skin. (Africans and African Americans, Australians and South Indian Aborigines)