I went here a week ago for a spray tan and the results were less than great. Overall, the color was way too dark. It was pretty clear they did not take into consideration my skin tone. The biggest issue though was my palms and heels were bright orange. I messaged the team to let them know about this issue. A manager called me and basically tried to say it was probably my fault because I was a first time client. While I might have been a first time client here, I get spray tans often and have never had this issue before. She suggested I use windex to try to get the staining off which is an insane thing to suggest! It's a harmful chemical which would cause a chemical burn, so it's clear they do not care about the health and safety of their clients. She also said they would send me a discount for next time (not that I'd go back) but they never did. Don't go here. read more

Pure Glow - Spray Tanning Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great experience at Seaport location! This location is sooo much better than backbay. Inside and outside. That was my second getting a spray tan with them and I was running late, fortunately I could reschedule to an hour later. They were very flexible. McKenzie A. was very nice and gave me the perfect tan! read more

My tan had a strong red undertone (I said that my skin is likely to burn so maybe impacted because of that). It was good for a day or two and then started coming off very badly. Second time here (once at Back Bay and once at Wellesley). For the price, I won't come back. read more

Pure Glow - Spray Tanning Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Got a tan done by Hailey, she was awesome! The tan looked beautiful!! Highly recommend seeing her!

Katherine was friendly and knowledgeable with recommendations how to make my tan last longer! Very timely

The tan comes out ok and lasts a while, BUT no true rapid solution. The girls that work at the salon talk soooo much. It's constant chatter, very annoying when you just want a relaxing experience. Room cleanliness is meh, they tell you not to step on the floor. Also, overpriced compared to some of the other places in Boston. 2 stars because they are open late on Sundays so it's nice to be tanned for the week. read more

Ive been here multiple times over the years and the tans are hit or miss, the techs are always very friendly. But their late policy is ridiculous. I showed up 10 mins late for reasons beyond my control (#mbta)- left a message that I was going to be late, literally ran to the appointment and was told by the owner that I'd be charged for a full spray but they could only do a partial or nothing; either way they were charging my card for the full cost. Okay, I get that I was late but charging more than the service provided is just bad customer service. That was the last dime they will be getting from me. read more

Technicians are very nice here but every time I come I have streaks, marks, and the tan is never even in certain areas (neck, joints, parts that crease) They also tell you to use lotion after (with no alcohol or oils) and sell one, but it contains alcohol (2 kinds) Wouldn't recommend or come here again I've tried them a few times and always same Not worth the trip to back bay for me read more

Pure Glow - Splotches and weird rash contracted on neck after spray tan (I've had many over the years I'm not allergic ) - Spray Tanning Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First time coming to this location, I absolutely loved it!!! Alyssa was awesome!!! Definitely recommend her, she's very kind & easy going!! for sure coming back for more lol read more

Pure Glow - Bronze. LOVE IT!!! Very Satisfied - Spray Tanning Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cheers to the team that saved my face! I've been coming to pure glow for a few years (since femme fatale closed). Their color is great and usually lasts a solid week, a bit more if you're super careful (deep exfoliation beforehand, keep your skin moisturized, no oil-based products). My visits have generally been a quick in and out, so I didn't fully appreciate the free touch ups policy -- until last week when I did the worst thing one could possibly do after a spray tan and CRIED less than an hour later. I then googled pictures of "cry after spray tan" and had a minor heart attack. I called and Pure Glow was able to take me in right away to assess the sitch. After deciding it was beyond a minor touch up, they had me wash off my whole face and re-sprayed me. Not only did it come out flawless, they didn't even charge for the service. Heroes! Other details for newbies: I've got quite fair skin and usually do color 2-3, depending on the occasion; some subtle color for a summer wedding is a 2, prepping for a tropical vacation is 3. When in doubt, start lighter and they can do another quick coat if it doesn't seem dark enough. Don't forget to wear loose dark clothes, don't shower for 7 hours, and try not to cry afterwards ;) read more

Unfortunately did this not go as expected even though the staff was extremely nice. My hand was bright orange for weeks and when I asked for a refund the owner offered me another tan (I live in NY not Boston - I was there for work with my boss) and then only refunded me $25 dollars. My boss saw my hand which was embarrassing, and I then went away for a vacation where all of my friends jokingly fly pointed out my orange hand over the entire trip (I scrubbed with sand, rocks, a lemon, soap EVERYTHING). As I update this review 6 weeks later my nails are still orange and only are getting better as I grow and clip them. Had the owner refunded me I wouldn't have left this note but I paid to be humiliated in front of my boss and friends. And yes I applied the lotion to my hand in front of the staff as most people keep saying "they should have given you lotion". I have many pictures as proof but I feel bad enough posting this that I've chosen not to add the pictures. My advice: when a client is embarrassed and expresses that to you transparently and kindly - refund them the full $75. While it is a short term loss it avoid reviews like this. read more

The staff is very patient and helpful. Their salon is in a great location. However, I have to say for the price of the tan, the results aren't that great. Problem area: the neck. The last 3 out of 4 times I have gone, the tan starts coming off in big spots within 24 hours on your neck. The rest of your body looks great, but you get quarter-sized white break through areas on your neck very quickly. I've gone to other spray tan salons before and haven't had this happen... and I don't have any lotion/soap on my neck before the spray tan. I just got my spray tan last night and woke up with two quarter sized areas that the spray didn't stick (again) overnight. I have a big event to go to and can't get it fixed before. After the 3rd time of this, I won't be returning :/ read more

Pure Glow - This is the next morning. - Spray Tanning Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Absolute perfection from any of the technicians! They are honest and make sure you pick the right color that's best for you. I've always had great results and would never go anywhere again! If you want to natural perfect Tan book your appointment today! Jenna L. read more

Pure Glow consistently makes me feel amazing every time I leave! I've been going to them for 3 years now, and am grateful for how attentive they are to detail and how natural the tan looks- never orange, just so authentic looking. I've had tans from almost every girl that works there and they are so consistent I feel like I'm in good hands (and the girls are so sweet and make me feel so comfortable!) When I use the lotion it fades so well and lasts around 10-12 days. The best part is that no one ever knows I "got a tan" which is the best compliment because it looks so natural. And, I love how I FEEL in addition to how I look! Can't recommend them enough. read more

I've now been to Pure Glow on Newbury St twice and have had incredible experiences both times! Both times, the person at the front desk took the time to walk me through the various spray tanning options and helped me pick the best one! They also offer complimentary eye covers, hair nets, etc... I've seen both Lauren and Paula and would highly recommend both! Paula recently did my spray tan for my baby shower, and it was absolute perfection! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and they've always seen me right away! I'm usually in and out in less than 20-30 minutes, which I love!! Will definitely be back soon :) read more

I've been to Pure Glow many times. They are very customer service oriented and give the most realistic airbrush tan. I can't begin to tell you how many compliments I get when I am tan from Pure Glow. The tan lasts 7-10 days. You can go in a pool or the ocean and it doesn't affect the tan. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Hands-down they are the best. read more

Misleading cancellation policy. Absolutely ridiculous, charging me $75 for a service I did not receive. Do not go here. Despite the response below I canceled over 48 hours before my appointment. Horrible business practices & unethical. read more

I had a mediocre experience at Pure Glow, and overall was not too impressed. I have received my fair share of spray tans, since my skin is very sensitive and I try to avoid sun exposure, and have had some bad and good sprays over the years. This was overall, meh. At check-in, they have a very convenient "tan selection" which describes their 5 levels of tan, ranging from lightest to darkest. I asked a lot of questions, as I am very pale but still wanted to achieve a nice bronzed look. With collaboration from the front desk and my spray-tanner, we decided on "Sun Kissed" with the guarantee that if I decided it was too light we could go darker. The spray itself was in a standard, clean ventilated room with very professional staff. I felt very comfortable (& that's saying a lot when your hoo-ha is only covered by a tiny piece of string!) HOWEVER, after the spray was complete my technician stepped out to allow me to "look over to decide if you're too dark, too light, or just right!". Without hesitation I could tell that I was far too light, with barely any tan line. Once I told my technician about this, she told me since I had chosen "Sun kissed" there was no way they could make me any darker, and that if I had wanted a deeper tan I should have chosen a different category. (I told you I wanted to be very bronze, and since this was my first time here I had no actual reference of the categories, and we decided together on sun kissed!) Ugh, stress, I decided not to argue about it and just settle on a much lesser tanned look. I even bought a $45 face touch up in order to spray myself again so that I could look a little tanner, making the overall cost of this spray by far the most expensive I've ever bought. To top it off, this was also the SHORTEST duration of tan I've ever had. After ~2 days my face was looking far, far lighter and I was starting to "peel" around my chest area. I abide very strictly by all of their recommendations so I was very disappointed about this. Overall, I feel like Pure Glow is another Newbury Street trap, a place that charges far too much $$ and then skimps on the quality/customer service. I'll be looking elsewhere for my next tan. read more

I choose to get my tan here because it was on "Boston's Best 2016". I was super happy when I realized they had many different appointment times(after 7pm) since I don't get out until then. Since I'm so fair-skinned I was worried that the tan wouldn't look well. Within minutes I was bronzed. Tan is even and very natural looking. Everyone was shocked when I said it was a spray tan. A little pricey but definitely worth it! :) read more

Pure Glow - Spray Tanning Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is absolutely AMAZING!!! I've had two spray tans here, both with Allison. I was a little nervous before my first one but Allison made me feel completely comfortable and did an excellent job. During my second appointment I wasn't sure how dark I wanted to go, but the staff guided me in the right direction and I was really happy with what I went with. Before I left, I was given clear instructions on aftercare and I actually ended up calling a few hours later with a question to which they helped me with. Could not recommend this place enough and I can't wait for my next appointment! read more

Absolutely wonderful experience with Alaina from start to finish!!! Great all natural product and the customer service is top notch. They got back to me quickly, explained everything in detail, the results were totally natural, and they are super friendly and professional. Check them out! read more

Pure Glow has a convenient location on Newbury Street, is updated, and clean. The team is accommodating to make their schedule meet their clients. Most importantly, my sunless specialist, Victoria, took the time to ask me questions to determine the right look for me, was knowledgeable and informative throughout the process, and gave a flawless organic spray tan that evened out my skin and created a very natural color. I felt great knowing that the ingredients were organic--and am thrilled with my safe and natural-looking tan! I'll be a repeat customer for sure. read more

I am so happy I chose to have my spray tan applied at Pure Glow for my wedding! I am someone who is super pale and have a very hard time naturally tanning in the sun. I really wanted to look hot for my big day and decided that a spray on tan would probably be the easiest and safest way to go about it. I contacted Pure Glow about 2 weeks before my wedding and they recommended I do a trial tan before the big day tan to make sure I liked it. I went ahead and did it and WOW! It came out AMAZING! In fact, I went to Sephora to get color matched to find a good foundation to match my new skin tone and the woman helping me couldn't believe it was fake. She said that she used a tanning bed for her own tan but I inspired her to try spray tanning, especially since it's much safer. The employees at Pure Glow are very professional and make you feel very comfortable. The first time around, I wore a bra and the second time around I went topless so that I wouldn't have any tan lines. I will say that the tan does rub off on what you're wearing the first 2 days. So yes, I did get some tan stains on my wedding dress. But TBH I'm never wearing my wedding dress again so it wasn't a big deal to me. Plus, any stains come off in the wash. So I am guessing if I had had my dress dry-cleaned it would have come right out. The tan lasted into my honeymoon until I developed a natural tan from being out in the sun everyday. I would definitely come back to get a tan before my next vacation, especially if it's in the middle of the winter. read more

Love love love my tan! Lauren was so professional and all of the Covid protocols made me feel safe. If you need a 2020 pick me up this is the place to go! read more

I went there as a test for a wedding I have coming up in the summer months in Australia (wearing a white bridesmaid dress). I really love it. The color is very nice and natural. The smell and feel (initially when you get it done) is fine and the staff are really lovely and make you feel at home I'm actually quite naturally olive myself so I was scared of looking too un-natural but it turned out really well (I got sunkissed color). The color stayed on for about actually like 6-7 days. You do have to make sure that you exfoliate beforehand to ensure that the tan stays on evenly and to make it last longer. I'm definitely going back in March for that Australia wedding! read more

For the price and all of the positive reviews, I expected a much better experience at Pure Glow. The spray technician was very professional and thorough, which I appreciated. However, after getting the spray tan, I felt very rushed and I didn't think they gave me an adequate amount of time to dry. The blower that they use after the spray tan really doesn't do much. And despite following the rules (wearing loose fitting cotton clothes, no bra) my spray tan rubbed off on my chest after leaving the salon. After my tan, I booked a spray tan for my wedding, however, after this experience I will not be going back. It's not worth the risk of having a streaky tan on my wedding day. read more

I actually think Pure Glow does a good job with spray tans and as a result I bought a 3 pack of sessions. Unfortunately the cancellation policy is merciless and cost me one of my sessions and for $70 to go down the drain for a situation that was completely out of my control. A few weeks ago I had booked an appointment for the morning before a late afternoon flight to the Caribbean...the weather was a mix of rain and snow but on that morning the forecast was turning more definitively to snow and caused my late afternoon flight to be significantly delayed. Upon calling to check on my flight, I was told by the airline that my flight would likely be canceled and if I wanted any chance to get out of Boston that day they would need to rebook me on an earlier flight. As soon as I learned this, about 45 minutes prior to my 10am appointment, I called and explained that I would not be able to make my session as I had just learned that I needed to leave for the airport right away for a chance to make an earlier flight and avoid getting stuck in Boston and missing 1 of the 3 days of vacation for which I was getting the spray tan to begin with. The response from the reception was callus and completely tone deaf. She informed me that had I followed the cancellation policy and given the 12 hours notice they could have booked someone during my time slot and thus she would have to charge me the whole amount because I didn't give the required 12 hours notice. I understand these types of policies but come on- this was obviously a situation that was outside of my control. She finished by reminding me to simply give the appropriate notice next time- oh sure the next time extreme weather jeopardizes a short getaway and I have to be rebooked on a different flight, I will somehow predict these unfortunate events so I don't get further screwed out of $70- thanks for the thoughtful advice! read more

Went back for the complimentary touch up to try and fix some of the problem areas from my initial visit. They were very nice and helpful with getting everything evened out and getting the color closer to my expectations. My tan looked great and the color didn't look fake at all! Would definitely consider going back to Pure Glow next time I need a spray tan! read more

Alison was great, the spray tan was quick and looked amazing. The color was perfect and just what I wanted for the wedding I was going to. I went to work right after and wasn't sticky or anything. The tan lasted atleast 5 days. Was worth the price, definitely will go back! read more

If I could give 6 stars I would! I started getting tanned at Pure Glow in June 2019, mainly for events (weddings, trips, etc). Michaela, Spenser & Victoria have all sprayed me - EVERY single tan I've had from each of them has been amazing, and Victoria sprayed me for my wedding and I cannot say enough great things! She took extra care to even out my leftover summer tan lines for my dress and gave me the perfect glow for my big day. I got tons of compliments on how healthy and glowing I looked, and I happily admitted to everyone that it was Pure Glow! Beyond that, every time I go to the salon is a great experience. Everyone is kind and professional and make me feel so comfortable from start to finish. I've done both lighter and darker tans, and each time I leave feeling more confident than when I walked in. They've always been extremely clean, but are taking even more precautions now with COVID and I felt completely safe for my whole appointment! Thank you to whole Pure Glow team - I am definitely a life-long customer! read more

I've been here before the tan is good. They are very strict with their cancelation policy in which they will charge you the full price of the tan if you do not cancel within 12 hours with no wiggle room. However, they do not open until 3pm so my phone call was not answered to cancel and my email later in the day (still 7 hours ahead of my appointment) later bounced back since they do not have replies set up for their emails. To me, a successful company has great customer service, which clearly they do not. They could have cut me a break for a first time late cancelation since I tried to reach them instead of charging me the full amount or applied it to a future service. They did offer to contribute the $75 to a package of 3 or more, but I do not get spray tans that often where I'd like to pay even more money ahead of time for a tan I may or may not use, especially ahead of summer. $75 is a very large cancelation fee for less than 12 hour notice when people are very busy and tried to contact the company. Just my two sense, beware. As an update... 5/15 to the response from the business below: I do not find cancelling by voicemail or email challenging. What I find challenging to understand is that through a busy day of work I found two ways to reach out to you via phone and a reply to your own email and I could not get through to you in either way, yet I am charged a full fee for the service with no wiggle room whatsoever. 5/17 The business direct messaged me that they do allow each customer a one time free cancelation, however this would not apply to me because I was a "no show" and offered to contribute the $75 to a 3 pack again, essentially recommending I give them even more money and triple my investment. Shows truly how greedy the company is and their lack of customer service expertise or willingness to work with me on this. I wouldn't be surprised if they continued to argue with me, a customer, over yelp instead of simply correcting their error which is what they should have done in the first place to keep happy customers. Seems like from other Yelp reviews I am not the only one who has run into this issue with the company. I am still waiting on a response for them to reconsider, after which I will update my review if necessary. read more

Very nice, clean, and safe tanning during this covid precaution time. Tan looks amazing!

Was looking for a tan that looked like I just came back from the beach and PURE GLOW was fantastic! Excellent service since requesting the appointment... Lauren guide me through it, as a ton as I came in, the staff were super nice, friendly, they guide me through every step before and cares of after tanning. I got tanned by Michaela and I loved her! My color looks so natural and its exactly what I was looking for! read more

I won't go anywhere else for my spray tans! Everyone who works there is so unbelievably kind and accommodating. My tan comes out perfect every time and lasts so long! Love everything and everyone at Pure Glow read more

I'm visiting from Vegas and just desperately needed a spray tan. I spray tan frequently so I was nervous about coming to a new place in a different city, but I was actually blown away. The staff made me feel completely comfortable. Unfortunately I have forgotten the name of the woman who tanned me but she was so sweet & helped customize the perfect color combo for me. My tan looks absolutely perfect, very natural but still very bronzey. I'm so so pleased with it & will definitely be coming here again during my next trip to Boston! Highly recommend read more

I love this place! VERY fair cancellation policy. I always get an even tan. And it's a healthy spray tan!! Non-toxic!!! It's a routine part of my self care now. I bought the package of 6 and now each of my tan's is only $55!!! Yaaaaaay!! Looking forward to my next one for the 4th of July. Can't wait!!! read more

Super amazing even spray tan service!! I've had two spray tans with even results. So I bought the 6 pack! Its a great deal! It's so addictive. I look and feel amazing. And guess what?! IT'S NONTOXIC!!!!!! Getting a spray tan at Pure Glow doesn't mean I have to compromise my health and beauty standards or not using any products with ingredients that disrupt normal body, hormonal, and cellular functions. Ok, I went deep on that one. But that's because clean beauty is what I do! Can't wait til my next spray tan in prep for the 4th of July!! read more

You guys. This place is amazing. It was my first time getting a spray tan EVER, and I was asking *actually* a million questions about care, process, etc. Lauren was so incredibly kind/gracious/patient with me throughout the entire procedure that I felt so at ease. I'm also so pale that I'm practically translucent, so I was really worried that I'd turn out "Tan Mom" brown. Pure Glow's process is super organic and blends into your skin, that I know that *I* felt like a sunkissed goddess, but it was far from being overdramatic. I was really just there to even out the sports bra racerback lines before wearing a strapless gown for a friend's wedding, and after my initial talk with Lauren, knew that I could trust her. Everything turned out great, that I'm so looking forward to going back again soon! read more

Just got my very first spray tan and Spenser was super helpful, answered all my questions and helped guide me throughout the process - very pleasant experience! And LOVING how this tan is developing on my skin. Looks as if I went on a week long vaca to the beach! read more

I wish I could give this place five stars instead of four...I'll start by saying I came in for my first ever spray tan to try it out for my wedding that's a couple weeks away. I was meticulous in following instructions for exfoliating, no lotion, etc before the tan. The salon is nice and clean, and I didn't feel uncomfortable stripping down to my skivvies for a stranger to tan me. So the experience was great, they were really helpful answering my questions since I was a newbie to spray tanning. They did lay on the sales pitches for their skin products and the multiple tan packages a little thick though, and that's not my favorite. Again followed the tan care instructions to a t, and for the first two days the tan was totally perfect. I had told them I didn't want it to be too noticeable, just a little glow - and that's what I got. However, on day 3 I noticed some uneven splotches on my shoulders and then that evening after I worked out I could see where one of my sports bra straps had been. I also saw some color on my white workout shirt, which is not something I'd want to repeat on my wedding gown. If the tan could stay as even as it was on day 1 for four days and be guaranteed not to rub off on my wedding dress, I would definitely be going back for my wedding. Unfortunately I will be traveling for my wedding and it doesn't look like the tan on day 4 will be even enough for me to feel confident in my strapless dress read more