First of all, are you keeping your arms too close to your body? If that's the case, then don't do that! No, really, don't do that! You need to arch your arms out from your body as much as possible, without them being outside the cover of course. You'd really be better off using a stand-up booth. It's obviously not as relaxing as the beds, but provides a much better tan, at a little less time. In there you've gotta hold onto roof handles or the cage to keep your arms up and away from your body. I used to dance, pretending I was in a go-go cage . . . Yeah, it was my time to dream! Other ways to resolve the white stripe, that is, if you're already not keeping your arms close to your body is to either raise your arms over your head, or to lay on your side or at least tilt your helps somewhat. Yes, it will be uncomfortable and the lid won't close as much, but you only have to do it enough to even out your color. I've known people who lay face down on the bed (ugh!), or they sit on the bed bottom a few minutes every now and then to keep from having white stripes under their ass. If you do that, be sure if you're naked that you place something on your genitals so you don't get a burn there (OUCH!) especially if your salon changes bulbs regularly - which you want them to do, so you're not wasting your time or money. If they are fresh bulbs, sitting on them will seriously hurt that tender area where the sun never shines! Hope this helps some!