Which solarium is better: an overview of all types and models

The dream of a beautiful, even tan haunts the beautiful half of humanity, regardless of the season. Some are lucky by nature, the skin acquires a golden brown hue under the first warm rays and retains it until winter. Most have to make a lot of effort to achieve the desired result. The solarium will be an excellent help. Are you planning to open a tanning studio or purchase a device for home use? The editors of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" have prepared for you an overview of all types and models of modern tanning salons.

Kinds

There are many tanning options on the market today. Each of them has a certain set of basic and additional functions. Depending on the scope of application, solariums are divided into professional and home (household).

Professional

Professional models are designed for long-term continuous operation, they are more overall, high power and a wide range of additional functions.

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Household

Less powerful, do not require any special operating conditions. After disconnecting the device, you can simply put it on the shelf of the cabinet. Mini models are available with a size of about 0.3 m. You can choose from folding, one-sided or two-sided installations.

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Solariums are divided into six groups depending on the design features.

Horizontal

Classic capsule models are suitable for those who prefer total relaxation during the procedure. Consists of a stationary base part and a cover, in the walls of which UV lamps are integrated. During the procedure, the person is in a lying position.

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Vertical

This option is more hygienic, since there is no body contact with surfaces during the procedure. Outwardly, it resembles a small shower cabin with lamps built into the walls. In order for a tan to lie exactly in a vertical solarium, it is recommended to take different positions, to be "in motion".However, it is quite difficult to stand in a confined space for more than 5 minutes.

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Visage solarium

Or a solarium chair, which is used more often in the winter before some events, when it is necessary to quickly create a natural tan for the area of ​​the hands, décolleté, face. Powerful lamps are built into a special chair, which makes the procedure very comfortable.

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It differs from the usual with a more powerful cooling and ventilation system, which protects both the device itself and the client from overheating. It can be both horizontal and vertical. Devices of this type are distinguished by the presence of a larger number of powerful lamps (from 42), so a tan is formed much faster. Turbo solariums are equipped with many additional functions from acoustic installation to hydro and vibration massage.

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Collagen solarium

A relatively new type of services in cosmetology. The device is equipped with two types of lamps: blue and red light. Red lamps produce a light wave of 633 nm. Radiation penetrates into the deep layers of the skin (8-10mm), triggering regeneration processes, accelerating metabolism, rejuvenating. Blue lamps emit 415 nm wavelengths, which stimulate the production of pigment, dry oily skin, smooth fine wrinkles, improve tissue nutrition, and have antibacterial properties.

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Parameters to pay attention to

Regardless of what type of solarium you prefer, there are a number of parameters on which the quality and safety of the device depends.

• the number of lamps - can vary from 4 in domestic installations to 80 in professional devices. For full body tanning, the optimal amount is considered to be from 30 to 45 lamps. Experts pay attention to the fact that often powerful solariums with a large number of lamps give the worst result, since they are designed to work from 400 volts, and in Russia the network most often gives out 340-360. Lamps do not work at full capacity, wear out quickly.
• pressure level - can be high or low. High-pressure lamps are very powerful (from 250 W), they allow you to quickly get a tan, but they are not safe, a special filter is required for operation. Low pressure devices operate in a gentle mode (from 80 to 250 W), the risk of getting burned is minimal.
• power - varies from 30 to 600 watts. For horizontal tanning beds, the optimal level is 100-120 W, for vertical 180-230 W.
• type of radiation - ultraviolet is divided into three spectra: A, B, C. The first spectrum is responsible for the production of melanin in the skin, the second contributes to the formation of vitamin D, the third has an antibacterial effect, and can also provoke the formation of cancer cells. High-pressure lamps produce all three spectra, therefore, they should be used only in combination with protective screens that cut off the rays of the C-group. Low pressure lamps combine only the first two spectra. It is important to consider their ratio here. Lamps with UVBs ranging from 0.1 to 3.6% can be found commercially.According to dermatologists, the optimal indicator is 2.4-2.6%. A level above 2.8% causes a slight photoburn and the skin turns red, overuse of such tanning will lead to early aging.
• service life - depending on the manufacturer, it can be from 500 to 1000 hours, the exact data must be indicated in the accompanying documents. Some professional models are equipped with working time counters. In the first 50 hours of operation, the lamps operate at a higher power, so the procedure time should be reduced. Towards the end of the working period, productivity decreases, the quality of tanning deteriorates, but the harmful effects appear much more often. Additional factors can affect the service life: mains voltage drops, operating mode. For control in good tanning salons, there is a special device for assessing the degree of UV radiation production (UV photometer).

Additional functions

Many models of tanning salons are equipped with additional functions that increase the comfort of the procedure. Some of them can be basic, others are purchased and installed separately.

• built-in audio installation - it can be just USB speakers or a whole stand-alone system with an MP-3 panel, a radio receiver, a sound amplifier, and speakers. It can be controlled remotely using the remote control.
• air conditioning system - creates spiral vortexes of air inside the cabin, cooling and protecting from overheating, some systems have several temperature regimes.
• aquabriz - creates water mist around the user's body. The device consists of a compressor and several injectors. Only distilled water is suitable for spraying. The droplets moisturize the skin, allow you to get a smoother tan, and provide additional protection.
• aroma installation - allows you to spray special perfumery compositions or essential oils in the cabin.
• vibration platform - a platform with a mirror or matte surface and a control panel is installed on the bottom of the cab. Vibration can be applied to the entire surface or specific areas at once. You can adjust the amplitude (up to 7 mm), intensity, time. Relieves fatigue, improves microcirculation, reduces swelling.

• lift platform equipped with an electric lift. Some vertical tanning salons are equipped with special tanning lamps for the face. The elevator allows short clients to take the correct position during the procedure.
• mirrored ceiling, floor - reflect UV rays and help to get an even tan even in hard-to-reach places.
• frosted glass - provides a more even distribution of radiation, hides tube lamps visible to the client under transparent glass.
• timer - a small screen is placed inside the cabin to control the time. The panel displays a direct or countdown time. Before the end of the session (3-5 seconds), a certain sound signal sounds.

Rating of professional tanning salons

It is quite difficult for owners of tanning studios to make a choice. We offer five models of professional installations that have collected the most positive reviews among users.

Model name	A type	Number of lamps	Additional options
Fire sun galaxy	vertical	54 or 48	internal control panel for the user, external administrator console, aquabriz; aroma system.
Luxura V10 50 XL High Intensive	vertical	50	light filters, audio system, elevator, aquabriz, aroma installation Xsens; mirrored floor.
Prestige 1400	horizontal	for body tanning 52 units of 200 W, for face 4 high pressure 520 W, 3 low pressure 8 W, for shoulders 2 with a power of 240 W.	cooling system Comfort Cooling PLUS, climate control Climatronic PLUS, Aqua Fresh & Aroma installation, Control Center control panel.
MegaSun Optima Deluxe	horizontal solarium-collagenarium	38 body UV emitters, 4 lamps p2-vitamin D, collagenators 90 Rubin Collagen Booster	aroma plant, water mist maker, air conditioning system AirCon, musical complex with the effect of volumetric vibration of music in the cockpit music Vibration
UWE iDOM 200 LUX	vertical turbo solarium	48 for body 180W, 3 for décolleté and face POWERSPOT 250W	powerful ventilation system with separation of the face and body zones; built-in counter for recording the operating time of lamps; audio system; electronic timer with indication; the ability to connect a mobile phone; dust protection; administrator console; aquabriz systems and aroma installation.

Fire sun galaxy

In fifth place is a simple and reliable vertical solarium from the Zagar trading house. The installation with a diameter of 1 meter is equipped with 54 or 48 lamps with a power of 200 W. Emissivity 3.6%. The aluminum body is successfully combined with anti-vandal plastic parts. Two swing doors. In a complete set MP3, cooling and general air conditioning system, internal control panel for the user, external administrator panel. The average cost is 425,000 rubles in the basic configuration.

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Luxura V10 50 XL High Intensive

The fourth place is given to the vertical installation from the Dutch company Hapro. The cockpit has 50 two-meter lamps with a power of 180 W. Powered by 400 volts. The basic package includes built-in lighting, speakers with the ability to connect a music system with a subwoofer, a two-stage adjustable fan, digital display, timer, hour counter. Average cost of a basic configuration: 1,010,500 rubles.

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Prestige 1400

The third place is taken by the most comfortable horizontal solarium from Ergoline. Built with Intelligent Performance and Ultra Performance PLUS technologies. Equipped with separate emitters for tanning the body (52 units of 200 W), face (4 high pressure 520 W, 3 low pressure 8 W), shoulders (2 240 W). The set includes the Comfort Cooling PLUS cooling system, Climatronic PLUS climate control, Aqua Fresh & Aroma installation, Control Center control panel. Average cost: 3,500,500 rubles.

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MegaSun Optima Deluxe

On the second line of the rating is the horizontal collagenarium solarium from the German manufacturer KBL AG. The device contains 38 UV body emitters, 4 p2-vitamin D lamps, 90 Rubin Collagen Booster collagenators, an energy saving system, safe reflectors, an intelligent cooling and air conditioning system. Average cost: 1,450,500 rubles.

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UWE iDOM 200 LUX

The vertical turbo solarium from the German manufacturer UWE received the largest number of positive reviews. The reliability and durability of the structure is especially emphasized. Outwardly, the solarium resembles a blown lamp-lamp from childhood. This effect is achieved through built-in LED backlighting with eight possible color options. Despite its compactness (only 144 cm in length and width), the client feels very comfortable inside the solarium. An excellent tan is provided by 51 emitters (48 for the body at 180 W, 3 for the décolleté and face POWERSPOT 250 W). The average cost is 1,898,700 rubles.

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Home solarium rating

If you do not have time to visit professional tanning studios, you can prepare for the beach season and at home. All you need to do is purchase a foldable or mini-model of the solarium. Here are the five most popular options.

Model name	A type	Number of lamps	Additional options
Alisun ambiance	horizontal double-sided	24 body lamps, 4 for face 15 W	mechanical counter of the operating time of the emitters; the possibility of selective operation of lamps; timer; auto shutdown.
DR. Kern NT 363 U	mini solarium for face	12	mechanical timer; auto shutdown; handle for transportation.
Hapro Topaz 10 V	unilateral for body	10 lamps 80 and 100 W, separate face lamp (400W)	you can change the angle of inclination using a pneumatic system and get a tan in any position; analog timer; accounting of the number of hours worked; includes two pairs of goggles; stand on wheels for easy movement.
Philips HB 179/01	mini solarium for face	4	mechanical timer; auto shutdown; comfortable ergonomic handle; Includes 2 pairs of glasses.
Hapro lnnergize HP8550	foldable for body	2 UV 300W, 2 infrared emitters.	electromechanical timer; system for calculating the optimal distance of the body from the device; aroma plant; 2 pairs of goggles included; box on a tripod device for storing accessories.

Alisun ambiance

The fifth line is occupied by a rather large horizontal indoor solarium (193 x 90 x 126 cm). Tunnel shape, 24 body lamps, 4 15W face lamps, 2.0% UVB will safely get a beautiful, even tan. Built-in cooling system will extend the life of the device. Average cost: 148,000 rubles.

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Kern NT 363 U

In fourth place is the mini-solarium for the face and décolleté. The body is black, made in the form of a trellis. Equipped with 12 15 W lamps, 30 cm long. Service life: 500 hours. Average cost: 16,520 rubles.

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Hapro Topaz 10 V

The third place in the rating is taken by the home solarium for the whole body. Manufacturer - Netherlands. Looks like a tiltable panel on a vertical stand. Tanning is provided by 10 lamps of 80 and 100 W, a separate face lamp (400 W) and a built-in reflector. Average cost: 128,000 rubles.

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Philips HB 179/01

In second place is the mini face machine from Philips. An even tan with 4 Philips Cleo 15W lamps and a reflector system. The focused tanning area is 27x21 cm. Average cost: 2600 rubles.

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Hapro lnnergize HP8550

First place goes to Hapro's foldable home set for the whole body. A slightly futuristic design gives the device a visible feeling of lightness. Special mounts allow you to place the work surface vertically, horizontally or at an angle. The model is equipped with two 300 W UV lamps, two infrared emitters, a parabolic reflector. The area of ​​radiation propagation in the form of a conventional rectangle with sides of 190 and 70 cm. Average cost: 143300 rubles.

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When deciding to visit a solarium, do not forget to consult a doctor. Even mini home models have a number of contraindications. When purchasing an installation, pay attention to the availability of components and the possibility of repair without long downtime. If you have experience using the models listed in the rating or more interesting options, tell us about it in the comments.