FAQ's - Ziptanz - sun tanning

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Lotions

How do I know if I should be tanning with a BRONZER or TINGLE lotion?

At our location we only carry Designer Skin and Australian Gold products.
Lotions that contain bronzers are a wonderful option to help enhance your tanning results. Single Bronzers have a cosmetic bronzer in the lotion to help you tan naturally, and also add a bronze highlight on the surface of your skin. Dual Bronzers have both this cosmetic bronzer, as well the same DHA that is in the VersaSpa tan solution. So, you get triple results by tanning naturally, allowing the DHA to oxidize your skin to deepen the color, and by adding a cosmetic bronzer to the surface of your skin.
WHEN USING ANY INSTANT TANNER, BE SURE TO RUB THE LOTION IN COMPLETELY AND EVENLY AND WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER TANNING TO PREVENT ANY STREAKING OR DISCOLORATION.
A “tingle” lotion is a lotion that contains Niacin. This helps to stimulate the blood flow, which helps to boost your tanning results. You will be very red when you leave (and you will feel a tingle), which will fade as time passes. This is a great lotion for anyone who has hit a plateau with their tanning and need to break through it.
DO NOT USE A TINGLE LOTION IF YOU HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN!

Why would I need to tan with indoor tanning lotion?

Indoor tanning lotions provide specific amount of moisturizers, anti aging complex, and nutrients to help increase your tanning results. When you are tanning properly moisturized skin takes about a minute to accept and kick-start the tanning process. If you have dry skin, the lamps will reflect light off your skin instead of absorbing it as it would moisturized skin. Not to mention dry skin burns much quicker. It is important to switch up your lotion to continually stimulate your skin and enhance your results.

Memberships

Why am I asked to update my contact information when I make changes to my account? Why is this necessary?

From time to time we do need to contact a member regarding important information. If you are a current monthly auto-draft (EFT) member, then you have the privilege of receiving mail- or email-only discounts and offers that no one else has access to.
If we have the correct contact information for you, we can make sure you are aware if anything has come up since we last spoke with you.

Why would I need to tan with indoor tanning lotion?

I changed banks or credit card numbers. How can I update my billing account?

You will simply need to visit any of our stores in person with the updated billing information (new credit/debit card), so that you can provide the proper authorization for us to change your billing information. Make sure you do so before the cut-off date!

I was charged for a month that I didn’t tan. Can I be refunded that amount?

We do not accept cash for any service or product for the employee’s safety as well as the customer’s safety.
We do not offer refunds for services that are not used.
When you are on a monthly auto-draft (EFT) membership, you are responsible to pay your dues each month whether or not you choose to utilize the service.
If you paid for your membership upfront you are paying for tanning through a specific expiration date. It is your responsibility to take advantage of the service you have paid for before it expires.
I don’t have a checking account or credit card that you can bill monthly for a membership. What other options do I have? We accept prepaid gift cards.
We do require that you provide us a valid billing account for a monthly, auto-draft (EFT) membership. However you can pay for a membership upfront, in increments of 1 visit, 1 week, 1 month, and 1 year instead!
You do not have the option to Freeze or Cancel an annual membership, so be sure that you only purchase as far in advance as you know you will be able to tan

Can my friend or family member share my membership?

No. Due to State & Federal Laws, only one person is allowed to tan on an account at a time so that the dates & times of each tan by that specific person may be tracked as required by law.

My friend or family member wants to pay for my membership. Do they have to come in as well?

Yes. Anyone who is to be charged for tanning services or products must be present to give their initial authorization. Once they have given us their initial authorization for the monthly membership charges, they will not be required to visit us again (unless they want to tan, of course).

Tanning

Can I tan if I have a tattoo?

Yes! Be sure to cover your tattoo with an SPF product to help prevent any fading. We offer a Tattoo Balm Stick that will help you accurately “draw” the SPF over your tattoo to also help prevent any tattoo tan lines.

I have been given an exclusive offer coupon/card to get some free tans. How do I use them?

This offer gives you a free “test drive” of Zip Tanz
The free tans can be used by anyone 18 or older who has never tanned at Zip Tanz before.
The free tans are for one partial session in a specified level/type of booths

Why am I always asked if I have my goggles?

State and Federal Law both require that you wear proper protective eyewear when tanning. We sell both regular and temporary goggles at each of our locations. Your eye lids are too thin to block out the UV rays, and they can penetrate a towel so it does not help to just cover your eyes either

I was told that I could not take my child in to the tanning room with me. Why is that?

Under State & Federal Law, you are not allowed to have any other person in the room with you when you are tanning. This includes children. We do enforce these laws as requested, and apologize for any inconvenience it may cause.

I left something in the room that I tanned in last time. How can I see if someone found it?

Anytime we find anything in the rooms, we keep the item in our store’s Lost & Found. Either call or visit the store you might have left the item at and they will be more than happy to search the Lost & Found for you.

Do I need to make an appointment to tan?

No. Each one of our store locations has roughly 10 booths available to help prevent you from having to wait when you come in. So, there is no need to call ahead to schedule an appointment…just come & go as you like.

I can only come before or after I go to work. Will you be open then?

Yes! Every one of our store locations is open from 10am until 9pm during the week, and 10am to 6pm Saturday, and Noon to 6pm on Sundays!

We do close for major holidays, and will post a notice of any closings on the front door of each store ahead of time.

What do I need to bring with me if I want to start tanning at Zip Tanz?

If you have never tanned with us before, you will need to bring a valid picture ID with you.
If you are under 18, you will also need to bring a parent with you.
We also require you to provide a credit/debit card for any of our memberships.

Do I have to tan at the store where I signed up?

No. Once you sign up at one of our Zip Tan locations, you are free to tan at whichever location is most convenient to you at that time.

Tanning Packages

Can I give my friend some of my tanning packages since they want some?

No, we do not allow splitting or sharing of packages

We do offer a tanning package to meet everyone’s needs, so be sure to have them talk to one of our trained employees to set them up with the best option