Shades is the BEST spray tan place around. Amazing staff, fantastic product, and so so so…read moreaccommodating & helpful. I started getting spray tans in preparation of my wedding. Everyone was incredible and helped me figure out what shade I was looking for and gave me all kinds of amazing tips to help make sure I looked incredible. Literally the only place I will go for a spray tan.

I want to preface this by saying this was my first spray tan ever so I was very nervous and had…read morelots of questions going into it. Charity was extremely kind and answered all my questions -- she also made me feel extremely comfortable considering how little clothing is involved. She helped me decide on a shade and made pleasant conversation during the process. As a first timer, I was surprised how quickly the session was. In and out the door within 20 minutes. I paid extra for the rapid dry and I'm glad I did as I was able to shower before bed which was nice. The salon is clean and cozy, the price considering my add ons (I also did the hydration spray) seemed reasonable, and the shade is beautiful and very natural looking. The only thing I wish were different is the creases I have on my wrists and marks on my heels. She did apply a drying powder and wiped my hands and feet with wet wipes, but those areas look a bit streaky. Overall though, I've gotten several compliments on how natural it looks and I'm glad that I went! I'll be back.

I saw Christine for a full classic set of lashes and a brow tint, and it was one of the best lash…read moreexperiences I've had. Christine was extremely pleasant from the beginning. She made sure I had everything I needed to be comfortable (her head pillow is sooo nice, I usually end up with a sore head/neck from lying on those tables so long, and this was the first time I didn't experience that), and she was wonderful to chat with. She worked quickly but carefully and I didn't experience any discomfort the entire time. The lashes and brow tint both turned out perfect and I'm already booked for a refill. I would highly recommend seeing Christine!

Grey is wonderful!!!! I came here for my very first time doing my eyelashes and it was wonderful!!…read moreThe atmosphere is so well put together and Grey is so knowledgeable and patient. I felt relaxed and supported each step of the process. I'm excited to leave with these new lashes and feeling like a new woman! Highly recommend giving this adorable place a try

Very clean and well sanitized.very nice staff good energy and they have great selection of…read moreproducts for tanning

This is directed to the owner of the shop. I'm sad to say after seven years. I've canceled my…read moremembership. For the last two years, it has gone downhill. I had a membership level four $109 per month. For two years, two beds have been completely shut down and bed three consistently overheats. The place has been painted and then repainted and never finished. It's dirty and unkept. You have had over three managers. A rush to put any able body in a management position. The last straw was on September 3 I was charged twice for a membership. I went in on September 4th spoke to a girl. She said she couldn't do anything without Sarah. I had no idea. Sarah was the manager. This girl called Sarah. Sarah told her that it should take 5 to 10 days at the most. I went in on the 13th and spoke to another girl. She put a huge note on the computer. I checked my account today still no credit. I called again today the same girl I spoke with on the 4th called Sarah again. No one seems to give it a damn so I disputed it with American Express along with canceling my membership going forward. My advice to you is to be a little bit more selective when hiring for the "Managers" position going forward !

I cannot recommend Chi enough! She came directly to my hotel before I left for a bachelorette trip,…read morewhich made the entire process so convenient and stress free. From the moment she arrived, she was incredibly sweet, personable, and professional, making me feel completely comfortable throughout the appointment. I unfortunately had a sunburn she was working with, but she did an amazing job blending everything so my tan looked even, natural, and beautiful. It lasted my entire trip in Sedona and looked great the whole time. I'll definitely be booking with her again if I'm in the area:)

Chi was amazing. We had a fantasy football draft where last years loser had to get a really dark…read more(or orange) spray tan. We were getting nervous halfway through because our buddy really just looked better. Luckily Chi understood the assignment and started throwing some glitter in there to spice things up a bit. She was a blast to have join us and did a great job giving us what we were looking for. Disclaimer: she does an amazing job at making you look better when she's not working a fantasy football event.

Great experience! It was my first time here. Very clean & private studio. My results came out…read morelooking natural. I showered within 4 hours of my spray tan. Great results! Thank you!

OMG I'm obsessed! Andrea is amazing, knowledgeable, so nice and lovely! She does amazing work and…read moreis fast and efficient. Will be back for sure!

I've had such consistently great experiences here, thanks mainly to Shanthi. She's warm, attentive,…read moreremembers details from last time, and makes the whole appointment feel easy and comfortable. What I really appreciate is how she explains things clearly and answers the million questions I always have. The place is clean, well run, and I always leave feeling taken care of. Ps. They're Vera spray is the best

I absolutely love Tan by the Sea. I've been coming here for so many years. I've built such a great…read morefriendship with the owner Shanthi. Lol, my whole family goes here so we are all like family now. We are moving to New York this summer and I'm needing to find an amazing place like this. The beds always have new lights, the spray tans are amazing, you can do teeth whitening and red light treatment. I'm going to miss you guys!!

Never had a sunless tab before and I had an amazing experience, the receptionist was very friendly…read moreand helpful plus stayed with me making sure I was fine. I was so happy with my spray tan, I will go again and do it all over next summer.

I use Itan because there really isn't any other competition in the area. While they get the job…read moredone I find them overpriced and they offer little instruction and accessories to make tanning there easier. There are no mats on the floor in the spray tan booth and there are no towel's available, only washcloths. The gal gave me hardly any direction on how to use the tanning booth so I had to figure it out myself. Also, they don't sell packages of sessions, only single ones making them more expensive or forcing you to buy a membership to get a better rate. If there is another option go there, if not this place will get you the tan you want.

I went to Blushtan before Coachella. I was a bit nervous because I've never gotten a tan before…read more But the girl who helped me made me feel comfortable and provided excellent service!

The best spray tan I have ever gotten!!! It is so natural and a beautiful color. It also fades…read morebeautifully. I will be coming here for every event and want to tell my friends about it! I did this tan for my trip to Ibiza and it was perfect. They really are so detailed orientated with the spray tan and making sure there are no spots and it's evenly disrupted.

I just want to thank the owner Frank for taking such good care of my daughter and I. We came in for…read morepricing only but ended up going for the 30 day tanning special. We are so happy with our process we've only tanned twice and already extremely satisfied with our outcome we have a vacation coming up in April and I'm excited to look nice sunny toned bronze totally recommend!! The vibe & ambience is so cute!!

This place is the BEST! Frank , the owner, instructed me fully and patiently about how to do the…read moretan. He gave me a private tutorial , even entering the booth himself to demonstrate. There was no pressure to upgrade or to buy a package. Truth be told, I will NEVER go anywhere else for a spray tan! Thanks to Frank and his very sweet trainee. I would definitely be back!

This is a darling day spa in the heart of downtown Carlsbad. When I first walked by I didn't know…read morethey did skincare & waxing; I thought it was just a cute boutique...when some coworkers surprised me with a gift card, I was so excited! I booked a bikini wax and did not state a preference for the technician. Riley ended up doing my Brazilian and she was excellent! She talked to me throughout to distract me from the pain, but honestly it was not that painful. I was surprised that my skin was not super red afterward. She offered me a rosewater wipe to use prior the waxing and the treatment room was clean. She did a thorough job and used an oil by the brand Fur to finish, and I decided to purchase the travel rollerball, which totally helped eliminate any ingrown hairs or red bumps that were trying to come out. I kept using the rollerball for weeks after, and no ingrowns! I shopped around the boutique after my treatment and was astounded at the reasonable prices on the super cute clothes, jewelry, and other accessories and fun things in the shop. I left with a dress, a couple cute tops, a bracelet and earrings by Scout (love that brand), and a travel candle, plus the Fur rollerball. I believe the Brazilian bikini wax was $65, and I left a nice tip and walked away with fun new stuff without spending a ton over my gift card amount of $115. Side note--the toilet would not flush when I used their restroom, and let them know, so they shut it down for customer use while I was there. I think it's an older building and perhaps sensitive plumbing. This did not affect my experience in any way. Overall I recommend Riley and this awesome little boutique if you live near the Carlsbad area or are visiting!

Zule is truly extraordinary! I will only ever go to her for my waxing needs. From my very first…read moreappointment to every appointment since, she has always made me feel so comfortable, cared for, and completely at ease. She is incredibly kind, professional, and genuinely makes the experience so much better. Finding someone you trust and feel this comfortable with is rare, and Zule is truly irreplaceable. I couldn't recommend her more!