Top up your tan with Consol!

Consol is a unique self-service tanning and treatments concept born in Denmark over 20 years ago.

Using revolutionary cutting edge technology, world class sunbeds and an innovative, state-of-the-art fingerprint login outside of staffing hours, a safe, reliable and unbeatable tanning experience is available 7 days a week from 7am until 10pm.

 “We believe this is somewhat of a breakthrough in the tanning and beauty world,” Marketing Manager Caroline Tiernan-Locke told the Western Guardian. “With Consol, no appointment is necessary and therefore, the services are available for those working unsociable hours and those looking to use our facilities without booking ahead. ‘’There’s no block bookings needed, no subscription fees and absolutely no hassle. You simply turn up and tan.”

Each of the 40 Consol studios offer a range of beautifully world class sunbeds, revolutionary tube technology and a range of carefully selected high quality products to maximise the tanning process. Some studios additionally other self-service and automated treatments including the vibrating VibroSLIM weight loss machines. Praised by celebrities and tested by NASA, they promise up 300 calories burned per session, as well as toning and defining the muscles faster by using vibration. VibroSLIM vibrates in 3 different directions, 20 to 50 times per second, increases G force on the body and maximises the effectiveness of the exercises performed whilst using the equipment. Customer Teri Wheeler from Bognor Regis says ‘I love that it’s so easy to use and I've lost 4 inches around my hips and 2.5 off my waist due to VibroSLIM!’ VibroSLIM is currently available at selected studios for a special discounted offer of £20 for unlimited usage in any 30 day period.

The automated and personalised Aqua Massage beds also provide a wonderful addition to selected Consol studios offering relaxation in the form of a waterbed. High pressure water jets with sensors work around the contours of the body, giving you a massage specifically tailored to your body. The Aqua Massage bed gives the sensation of floating on water due to the waterproof membrane, the customer remains dry at all times.

Additionally, some studios are also home to the powerful and revolutionary anti-ageing Collagen Light Treatment beds. Using a special type of red light that enters through the skin cells and stimulates Collagen and elastin production in the body, this warming treatment aids repair of damaged skin tissue as well as superb results from acne, scarring, stretch marks, skin complaints including eczema and psoriasis and combats the signs of ageing by minimising fine lines and wrinkles. As a full body treatment, it is safe and effective and provides great results without the need for invasive surgery or procedures. Customer Abbey Townend from Bournemouth says ‘I was born with a dark brown blemish on my right eye between my nose and my eyebrow. After measuring it, the hospital confirmed it was getting bigger every year but there was nothing they could do to help. At first they thought they could laser it off but it was too close to my eye. I've spent years trying to cover it up with concealer which just turns it a mauve colour. After years and years of this disfigurement, I had to accept, it would never go away and then I heard about Consol Collagen Light Treatment. After 10 weeks of using it, I can't believe it but it disappeared completely. I have had a new lease of life. Thank you Consol!’’

The Collagen Light Treatment is taken intensively with 10 minute sessions 3 to 4 times a week for around 3 weeks or until the desired results have been achieved.

The Bristol branch features two of the innovative Alpha 7900 sunbeds. With a high specification and personal customization being at the heart of this tanning experience, the Alpha allows users to tailor the UV spectrum from basic, to Caribbean to Mediterranean providing a unique and exclusive tanning experience. With an impressive 56 lamps in total, this extraordinary model is also fitted with p2 Pigment tubes, which combined with conventional technology achieve perfect and skin-protective tanning results as well as stimulating the production of Vitamin D3.

In terms of stand up tanning, Bristol offers the Tower Optima bed. Combining high performance tanning with revolutionary skincare, to provide a unique and rejuvenating experience. The Tower Optima features 48 high powered tanning tubes, 4 Collagen plus tubes and 100 high performance LEDs in the upper body area to induce collagen production and skin moistening leading to a better tan. In addition, the Tower Optima can be combined with vibraNano, a vibration training programme. As a result, the body is supplied with a maximum amount of oxygen and an even more intensive level of tanning can be achieved.

Weston-super-Mare is the newest studio to emerge under the Consol name and features a huge 10 cabin shop close to the sea front, featuring the very latest in sunbed technology from Ergoline, the UK’s leading supplier. These sunbeds boast outstanding comfort and unrivalled tanning performance. Customers can enjoy an impressive LED lightshow, incredible comfort, climate control and UV intelligent performance to ensure the UV lamps are perfectly balanced to produce an all-round even tan, which is up to 30% more intense. Featuring 52 state of the art tanning tubes, 8 facial tanners and 2 shoulder tanners, the Prestige is as impressive as it is powerful and promises fast, and long lasting results.

 Caroline Tiernan-Locke, Marketing Manager for Consol says “Consol is the only place to tan if you are looking for safe, natural and reliable results. All of our equipment is modern, clean and safe with beds for both lying down and standing vertical,” she explained. “We have also reduced our sunbeds to the limit of 0.3% UV emissions, which is the equivalent of sunbathing in Mediterranean sun during midday and great for building a tan naturally and safely. This limit has been approved by the EU and complies with all British and European consumer safety regulations. Sadly, it has been reported 9 out of 10 salons do not operate to this standard but at Consol, you always have peace of mind.’’

Each one of the Consol shops is open 7 days a week from early until late but most are only staffed part time. Anyone can use the facilities during staffing hours but only customers who have become members by previously authorising their ID can access the facilities outside of staffing hours. Membership is quick, free and easy and can either be completed with a member of staff during staffing hours or via a video link sign up station when the shop is not manned. Once you have membership, you can instantaneously gain access to your account and any credit you have stored in any one of the 40 studios throughout the UK simply by touching your finger to the reader on the man kiosk in every shop. There is also a dedicated Freephone Helpline open 7 days a week from 7am until 10pm for assistance of any kind outside of staffing hours.

In addition to offering a free bottle of the best-selling Australian Gold Dark Tanning Accelerator worth £12 when you top up £25 or more, Consol are also offering a special introductory offer of 40p per minute for all tanning and collagen beds at their Weston-Super-Mare branch as part of its special introductory opening offer.