Tan was good, the woman was very clear as to how I should stand and how long to wait afterwards. I'm quite fair and had a medium tan which turned me the same colour as a terracotta pot, when it wore off after a few days it was a more natural glow. The tan lasted around a week, but I was on a hot holiday and showering 2 times a day and going in the sea, would possibly last longer if you were just doing day to day things!