Health: Today, I used a tanning bed for the first time ever, in an attempt...

By missko519 - 22/05/2015 07:36 - United States - Broken Arrow

Today, I used a tanning bed for the first time ever, in an attempt to get a base tan for the summer. No one bothered to warn me that you shouldn't go the full ten minutes your first time. Now my skin is as red as my hair. FML

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By Crispy - 21/06/2009 05:05 - United States

Today, my girlfriend talked me into tanning in a tanning bed for the first time ever. I have never tanned before and didn't know you are supposed to ease into it. I tanned for 15 minutes in the "super bed" and have lobstered. My ass and nuts got the worst of it. FML

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By fishwizard - 02/06/2017 20:00

Today, I used a tanning bed at my local gym for the first time. I went in for the full allowed time of 9 minutes. I went to school after and everybody said I looked like Trump. Confused, I went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. My skin is orange and matches with my bleach blonde hair. FML

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By Ellowise - 24/12/2009 10:06 - Belgium

Today, I used the tanning booth for the first time. Not only was I so white that I received first-degree burns all over my body, but I also forgot to remove my knee-high socks. FML

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By owwwwwe - 09/01/2012 21:48 - United Kingdom

Today, I tried a self-tanner in an attempt to rid myself of my ghost-white legs. I got my wish, but instead of a warm golden tan, I have red, swollen, lobster-like marks sticking out from the bottom half of my torso. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/01/2011 19:06 - Denmark

Today, I decided to try a self-tanning lotion my friend had recommended. I put it on, and decided to take a nap. I woke up later and checked myself in the mirror, expecting to see a new, more tanned version of myself. I didn't. I'm now orange. FML

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By tgstreaks - 23/04/2009 05:44 - United States

Today, I got a spray tan for the first time. Naked, I climbed into the booth. When the machine started I became frightened by the loud roar of the spray and couldn't breathe. I pissed myself out of fear. I now have river-like streaks down both legs where the pee washed my tan away. FML

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By Ally - 17/07/2024 20:00 - United States

Today, I tried doing a hair dye at home for the first time. I misread the instructions and left the dye on for twice the recommended time. Now my hair is the color of a traffic cone and brittle enough to break if I sneeze. FML

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By thatsucks4u - 14/08/2010 00:56 - United States

Today, I went to a tanning salon. I guess nobody mentioned that you have to lift your fat rolls or you'll end up with weird stripes where the spray never reached. FML

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By whitey - 09/01/2011 11:11 - Australia

Today, I went to the beach. After applying sunscreen liberally and doing my best to stay out of the sun, I came home with the worst sunburn I have ever had. I almost needed to go to the hospital. I am officially too pale to be allowed outside in summer. FML

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By tan disaster - 27/02/2009 23:09 - United States

Today, I went to get my spray tan before my semi-formal. After I applied lotion to the bottom of my feet as instructed, I went in the booth and began to start the tanning session. I lost my balance and fell right as the machine began to spray. I look like a spotted cheetah. FML

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platypus546 24

Friday 22 May 2015 16:00

gingers don't tan, silly rabbit

organizse 28

Friday 22 May 2015 15:59

Yikes, skipped orange and went straight for lobster

Comments

missko519 17

Saturday 23 May 2015 9:49

Also, I'm NOT a natural ginger. My hair is just red.

missko519 17

Saturday 23 May 2015 10:15

I went tanning at the gym I just got a membership to. The lady told me to get ready and that the bed would turn on after a 3 minute delay. I didn't think to question. I also didn't think 10 minutes would be bad when I can be in the actual sun for longer with no problem. It was a mistake.

mmmxr 11

Saturday 23 May 2015 10:21

She should of done research, But they also should of told her since it's there job.

chosha_fml 26

Saturday 23 May 2015 22:34

So many people advising you on researching how to use a tanning bed. Maybe some research on tanning beds and skin cancer would be more relevant.

Livdeer 15

Saturday 23 May 2015 23:13

Final Destination 3..

JustinJK 21

Sunday 24 May 2015 0:49

I tried tanning for a while a couple years ago. They went into detail how I should go about warming myself up to tanning. after that didn't work out well after a few months (I don't tan very well lol) they gave me some spray tans for free. They explained that very well and I've been going back since every once in a while when I need a tan

joshi42 16

Sunday 24 May 2015 17:13

RTFM

kalbrek009 20

Sunday 24 May 2015 19:41

Any tanning salon who knows their stuff, would have had you fill out a questionnaire regarding skin type, past family history of skin cancer, etc & set the timer accordingly. Blondes & redheads burn easier than other hair types/skin tones (more so for redheads). I'd ask for a manager & explain that the person who set you up for it didn't inform you about this.