by Linda Przygodski
Solar Salon promises that this is a tanning salon like you have never seen before. All of their locations are sumptuous, comfortable and designed to create a zen-like feeling. An on-going solar soundtrack keeps you in tune with developing a peaceful atmosphere.
Owner Alex Moffat says, "We are high end; we don’t do any low end equipment. We are the only salon in the city that provides lotions with the session. We developed our own line of tanning lotion a few years back; we were able to make lotions better than the industry products, for a lower cost. We used to sell them, but then to keep in line with the high end experience we started including them as part of the tanning session. They are lotions that can get best results when tanning."
If you have ever tanned in the city, you already know that the facilities can sometimes be less than appealing. This not the case at Solar Salon - the equipment is meticulously cleaned and maintained. You never have to worry about lying down in someone else’s sweat stain!
"Equipment, it’s really about high quality equipment," Moffat continued. "And the atmosphere will match it. Most tanning salons are cheesy (McTan’s as Moffat described) with us you get a spa experience from the moment you walk in the door. When you come in you will see that it has a different feeling."
Luckily, Solar Salon doesn’t have a complicated tier-priced system. You will never get a big sales pitch on some upgrade that you aren’t even sure what it is. That is because their state-of-the-art equipment is the only option. Their proprietary indoor tanning lotions are top of the line, made with the finest ingredients available. Lotions are always provided free of charge with every session.
Another way Solar Salon tries and makes its customers feel at home is with their exclusive kiosk system. Already in place at the Chelsea location (and coming soon to the UES location), the fingerprint recognition kiosk ensures fast check-in for returning clients and provides information on all kinds of tanning topics. If your question isn’t covered in the comprehensive guide, one of Solar Salon’s certified employees is always on-hand to answer all of your questions.
Laurie, a long time customer raved: "I am very impressed with this place and have gone for a year now. It's always very clean and sanitized, the place is inviting, and the staff is always friendly. I would recommend it to anyone. Also, the prices are completely reasonable. I love it here!"
In addition, the Upper East Side salon features five low-pressure beds that are ranked tops in the industry and three stand-up booths.
Fill out a pre-registration form from the tanning spa's website and receive a free trial tan on your first visit.
Hot Tip: Prices hinge around time periods, guests pay less before Noon and off-peak (anytime except 4:00 – 9:00 pm). Fill out a survey or refer a friend and earn free sessions and products.
Visit the Solar Salon on the Upper East Side at 1568 Second Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets or at 55 West 21st Street in Chelsea.