Chain Salons?

[voBLONDIEov]

Does anyone tan at a chain salon or at privatley owned? Any suggestions for which is better?

[Anya1976]

i tan at a chain. they are only in the chicago area and they have really great salons. the upkeep on the beds is very good too.

[voBLONDIEov]

I tan at a Chain also but they only have 1 type of booth and it seems like everyone else on this board goes to some type of salon where there's all different types of beds and booths to choose from...is it normal for a chain salon to only have 1 type of booth?

[ladyboss]

I use both - I prefer the chain but it's over 60 miles so I only get to go there once a week when I travel into New York - so I have to use the local hair salon that has 1 bed, but it is a Brand New bed and the place is very clean- The chain (Beach Bum Tanning) is just soooo nice they have so many different beds to choose from and just a much more knowledgeable staff.

[voBLONDIEov]

I just don't understand why my salon only has one type of booth since they are a chain?

[BrownJen]

I tan at a chain. All the beds are mostly the same at each salon, except for a couple types of beds. But I mostly use the base beds anyway.

[StarryEyes]

I tan at a chain since it's right by my house and has a good variety of beds. That's odd you would only have one booth option. Maybe you should look for another salon?

[UV_Goddess]

I have tanned at chain, and privately owned salons. I have had good and bad experiences with both kinds, so I can't say that one kind is better than the other. But be sure to take a tour of the place, and know about your skin type and lotions, that way you won't be dependent on the salon's advice. I learned the hard way!

[AlliCat]

i also tan at two different chains. one, is sorta lame they only have one type of base beds but it's super cheap, $3 per session. the other chain i go to is a larger chain, has better beds, base & HP (high pressure, not performance), but it's more expensive. you have to be a member to tan there & the membership cost is a one time fee of $35. i think when chains are concerned, you get what you pay for. and the larger the chain, the nicer it will be.

[Anya1976]

the salon i tan at has one type of stand up booth but they are getting the 2M booth or at least they are working on getting it in my location.

[kammy92]

I tan at a chain salon.....they have 2 here in NW Pa and a bunch in NY..............I went to a non-chain salon before this one and the prices were expensive!!! I remember I used to pay $60.00 for 20 visits and it was by appt and now I pay $74.85 for 3 months unlimited and its no appt..................

[nikptbo]

i tan at a chain, i only wish they had a salon in the city im moving to in a lil over a month, unfortunately im going off to college and the luxury of tanning indoors wont be possible

[Scott]

I tan at an independant. The chains in my area are way to expensive, and they seem to have a superior attitude. Customer service goes a long way with me, I wont tan anywhere that doesent provide excellent customer service. The salon I tan at does it all, great prices, discount cards, monthly specials, clean, high watt base beds, upgrade standups, Magic tan booth, Excellent customer service! The only gripe would be needing appts. only because its a busy salon, and they will fit in a walk in when they can.

[GratefulTan]

I tan at a "mom and pop" salon. I feel I've had a better experience. They really care about their customers, the place is small, so I feel like I get more "personal attention". My salon is also very interested in the types of lotions I like, and do a lot of special orders.
When I go to Toledo, I go to a new chain that just opened up. I will say they are great too. Since they are a chain, they offer more specials and freebies than my local salon.

[BabyJem]

I tanned at a chain once and it was HUGE...the beds were nice and I got good color from them but the one complaint I have is the rooms didnt have garbage cans or stools to put you clothes on. They had big garbage bins in the hallway so you could through your trash away on your way out (kinda impersonal if you ask me).

[LacyRose]

The salon I use is a small mom n pop operation but I love it. They are always so friendly and helpful...

[josie3s]

I use a small local place. They have 2 locations in our town, but I don't really consider that a "chain" since they aren't anywhere else. They don't seem to have a HUGE variety of beds, maybe 4 different kinds (I'm still new to this, not sure of all the names and stuff). I may check out one of the chains, but none of them are as close to my house (small town, that's just outside a big city, so most of the chains are a 20 min drive, where as the salon I go to is literally around the corner)

[sherlynn 01]

I tann at a chain salon, I like it because i can tan at any of there salons world wide!

[SheltieBlue]

I tan at a chain salon. I think it's just a local chain, but it has at least 15 stores -- they have a good variety (and number) of beds, plus the Mystic if you want to go that route. Plus I can tan at any of their stores, so I find it convenient if want to do my destressing during my lunch hour instead of after work.

[palefacegirl]

I tan at a chain also, it has 5 different types of beds, the basic 20 min bed, 2 stand ups a 10 and a 12 min and the VIP which is 15 minutes and Platnium which is 10 min. They have these beds at most of the salons and i can tan at all their salons. They have a good selection of lotions also, their storebrand and AG, Swedish Beauty and Designer Skin and will order others if we request them. It is a really good chain .

[MusTAnG86Tx]

i go to darque tan, its a chain mostly in texas.. but also in vegas, Los Angeles and i think a few in new york.. i dunno go to their site www.darquetan.com

[sugarpie]

I tan at a chain and prefer it over the privately owned ones that are available in my area. That's not to say that I think chains are better overall, just that this is the best in my area.

[Emoore]

I tan at Tan It All, a chain that has seventeen locations in Austin. I like it because no matter where I am in town, I'm never too far from a salon!! The bed selection is pretty good, and if one location doesn't have what you're looking for, they can usually tell you which location does.

[tan0h0lic]

i have never heard of a chain having only 1 kind of bed..The main chain in my area, BOSS Tanning, has at least 6 different kinds..

[BronzeGlowAlicia]

I tan at a chain and they have one type of base bed..but a lot of em. And one kind of stand up. 2 of the SUs. I love it. I'd never leave.

[CariFairy]

I tan at Sun Source Tanning studio.They have only the ergonline beds which I like..

[wannatan]

I tan at a chain, but they're franchised, so it is quite personalised service and really nice.

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[SunshineLuvnBaby]

I tan at sun source to but there basic beds do nothing i have to use the bodyscan 3500 to get any color. but i love it! and they give great student discounts.

[CincyFan]

I tan at a local chain and I love them. I have 4 locations within 10 miles of my home and work and their hours are much better than the independents around me. Plus I don't have to book appointments and they have an amazing selection of beds to choose from. I'd never want to switch

[CariFairy]

Where is your sunsource at?Mine is in Charlotte, n.c. and they have only Ergoline beds. The "Basic" The Avantgarde, and the 650. Unlimited for all of them is 49.95 a month.

[Val]

I tan at the same chain as Anya. Ultimate Exposure. In the chicago area.

[tiger tan]

I tan at a chain salon Palm Beach Tan. Many of them are cropping up all over.

[qtbaby101101]

Chain Salons are awesome.. Try and Executive Tans if you are near one they have some of the best beds!

[Scott]

Teh only chain salon I even tanned at sucked. It looked nice, all glam and high prices but the tanning beds sucked.. every one had burnt out bulbs.

[Scott]

Teh only chain salon I even tanned at sucked. It looked nice, all glam and high prices but the tanning beds sucked.. every one had burnt out bulbs.

[crazy44]

I'm glad I'm not a chain, one place can give another place a bad name. Find a good place to tan and stick with it.

[rocker-tan]

Chain salons are no good! I used to go to one, and your right, they only have one type of booth, thats no good! The salon I go to is independently owned by a couple in their late 40s. They have 3 different types of beds to choose from. i will never go to a chain salon again!

[Emoore]

I go to a chain, and they have four different levels of beds and a stand up. Not all chain salons have only one type of booth!

[Anya1976]

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On 2004-02-11 12:47, rocker-tan wrote:
Chain salons are no good! I used to go to one, and your right, they only have one type of booth, thats no good! The salon I go to is independently owned by a couple in their late 40s. They have 3 different types of beds to choose from. i will never go to a chain salon again!

have u seen the webpage for my salon? i tan at a chain they have all kinds of beds some of the locations have the 2M booth but all our locations will be gettting them soon
chicagotans.com they have all different kinds of beds and they have the mystic tan. i love my salon

[Anya1976]

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On 2004-02-11 12:56, Emoore wrote:
I go to a chain, and they have four different levels of beds and a stand up. Not all chain salons have only one type of booth!

nope that is true i love my salon it's great. they have all kinds of beds

[ladyboss]

Quote:
On 2004-02-11 12:47, rocker-tan wrote:
Chain salons are no good! I used to go to one, and your right, they only have one type of booth, thats no good! The salon I go to is independently owned by a couple in their late 40s. They have 3 different types of beds to choose from. i will never go to a chain salon again!

That doesn't hold true for all chains, sounds like you just ended up at a bad salon.
There are plenty of great chains around that have a wide variety of beds and booths that are well maintained.

[SassyKat]

I have never tanned at a chain b/c the nearest one is 20 min. away. I have always used locallly owned and they are wonderful.

[phlash58]

We are a chain and have 6 differant beds in our salon including the Mystic. Planet Beach has over 180 salon nationwide,Canada and Austrailia. Not all of the salons have as many beds and some are not the greatest I will admit, but all in all chain salons such as Planet Beach over all do a great job of taking care of there customers.I you ever have a question or even a complaint about a Planet Beach salon,just call Planet Beach @ 888-290-8266

[OUTrageouslyTAN]

If you're in the New York area this is a very good franchised chain salon to go to. And why you may ask do I say this..well I would know becuz I work for them. www.beachbumtanning.com

[PlanetBeachErin]

I've done both, and have enjoyed both. As long as the staff is well trained, and they keep up the beds, there really isn't a reason why one is better than another

[honeyrose29]

I do a chain salon. La Tan. They have 16 booths - no lay downs. Base beds as well as 2 levels of upgrades.
For me its great. I love them compared to privately owned. I get great personal service and everyone knows me by name. Maybe its because I am in there so much? lol

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[ This Message was edited by: honeyrose29 on 2004-02-16 13:02 ]

[pinayxmodel]

i used to tan at a chain- hollywood. the downside is its extremely expensive but the upside was it was very clean and orderly. i dont like how they didnt enforce eye protection and i never used to use it when i first started. now i go to a cheaper [but still good] privately owned one and it seems to work just as good and they are very friendly. they dont have a lot of booths but its never packed so i dont wait long

[Shellby2003]

I tan at a chain. Tan Pro..has anyone heard of it? Its a nice salon, with a lot of beds. But its also nice to go to a small salon, its more personal.

[TampaSuites]

I go to an independent too, there's only one major chain in Indy, and it sucks. No names mentioned *cough* (TheTanCo). I go to a small salon that's real close, and they are SOOOO nice, and have great beds.

[qtbaby101101]

i fell sorry for you honeyrose29, those people are stealing your $

[qtbaby101101]

i feel sorry for you honeyrose29, those people are stealing your $

[sunbunny]

I tan at an independant. I'm very happy where I'm at.

[SunsetBeach]

Have any of you ever looked at your state health department websit before choosing a salon. Before I opened my own salon, I learned to always look there first. Let's just say some of the biggest chains have had some pretty nasty health code violations. (Especially Darque Tan in Houston). Things like refolding dirty towels to give to customers are things I found. I'm not saying that mom &pop joints never have problems either. Just check on the website to see what salon around you has the best record.

[PalmBeachey]

wow i should do that .. palm beach Tan is awesome though.. and SO clean id be surprised if i found anything