At Essex Sunbed Hire we take our responsibilities seriously and ensure that not only do you receive the very best service but also that our sunbeds and vibro plates and safe to use - thats why we are now PAT testing EVERY appliance at point ot delivery and we will commit to show you the results of the PAT Test as it is carried out in your own home. So no longer will you have to worry about the quality of the equipment we supply - you will be able to see for yourself!

Your safety is very important to us at Essex Sunbed Hire and we are confident in our products to the point where we will show you the results - do other sunbed hire companies offer this? Why not ask them when enquiring about a rental - dont leave your safety to chance, choose Essex Sunbed Hire and tan and tone safely, everytime!

Remember, if its not tested, it may not be safe - insist EVERYTIME or SEND IT BACK!

You can have a variety of different packages - Vibro Plates plus a Single Canopy, Double Lay-Down or Vertical Sunbed. We are also flexible on the weeks required but with a minimum of 4 weeks for most areas.

We also offer a facility whereby you can extend the hire of the equipment at the end of the contract and payments can be made by online banking or via a branch. This way you can keep tanning and toning with a low monthly cost.

Absolutley - subject to location we can deliver and install at your home address with or without the hire of a sunbed. Of course if you take the package then the deal is more advantageous but we understand that not everyone has the room for both pieces of epuipment.

Most of us experience sunbathing as something very pleasant. The warmth and relaxation gives us a sense of well-being. But what is actually happening in the skin?

The rays of the sun strike melanin pigments in the epidermis. These are darkened by the UVA rays in the light. The melanin pigments are formed by special cells lying deeper in the skin structure called melanocytes and then move with the surrounding cells to the surface. The darkened pigments absorb part of the sun's rays and thus protect the deeper skin layers.

The UVB range of the sun's rays penetrates deeper into the skin and acts on the melanocytes themselves. These are then stimulated to form more pigments: thus creating the basis for a good tan. At the same time, the UVB rays cause the horny layer (the callus) to thicken. This thicker layer contributes towards protecting the skin.

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As well as the traditional top and bottom sunbed here at Essex Sunbed Hire we provide two types of vertical tanning unit plus the ever popular canopy fold away sunbed . These are by far the most popular types of sunbed for home hire. Vertical tanning & canopy units take up less floor space.

If you just want to lie down and relax we also supply the traditional top and bottom sunbed fitted with two safety timers and with curved top and bottom to promote an even all over tan and greater comfort.

Tanning time will depend on your skin type and the existing level of a base tan that you already have. Our advice is always to build up a tan slowly, the benefit of using 200 watt tubes is that it does not take so much time to develop a tan. As long as you remember this and monitor your own skin's reaction to the unit then you should develop an all over tan without burning.

Vertical units are specifically designed for use at home and take up a similar amount of floor space as a shower cubicle. A top and bottom unit will require the equivalent space of a single bed.

We promote responsible tanning and we will provide you with a set of guidelines, issued by the Health & Safety Executive, whenever we deliver a unit to you. Remember these machines are considerably more powerful than the typical home hire unit and you should therefore build up your exposure time slowly in order to avoid burning.

Imagine the convenience and flexibility of using your state of the art home tanning unit when it suited you? No trying to find a parking space in town and the right change for the car park. No undressing in an impersonal change area and packing clothes away. Plus the cost effectiveness of sharing your home tanning unit with your partner or family.