I've been coming to Meagsun in Ponsonby for a couple of years now (at least a half a dozen visits…read moreso far), and it's hands down the best tanning spot in Auckland. The service is always welcoming and professional, and I love how easy and stress-free the whole experience is. They have a great setup with plenty of beds and stand-ups always available, plus the biggest range of tanning creams I've seen. I also really appreciate that they keep track of your session history and what products you've used before - it makes each visit smooth and personalised. One of the things I love most is that you don't have to book. You can just turn up whenever it suits you, hop in for a session, and you're good to go. Super convenient, super reliable, and always a great result. Highly recommend Meagsun - definitely my go-to!

Started going to Megasun this week. Great service , extremely clean and Chris is very helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. Wanted to get a tan started before heading to the tropics . Was impressed with the questions you need to answer before being ok to use beds . Lay down bed doesn't leave you all hot and sweaty . Highly recommend Megasun

The worst spray tan experience ever. The woman behind the counter was very nice, no problem there…read more She adviced me to put lotion on my hand so i did. i asked her if the spraytan would stain and pointed at my new white shoes ( never had this problem before but want to make sure if i go to a new tanning salon) The woman said it was not a problem. I wanted to go dark. As i always do and she did not advice me not to do it. When i came out of the tanning machine there was no difference. But it would take a couple hours she said. I had to take a shower after 8 hours. I waited and waited but i did not get a tan. Only my feet and hands turned orange. My new shoes were stained as well as my bra. I contacted Sun Tan but they will not help me. the only solution i am getting is a free spray tan. But i do not want a free spray tan because i never want to go back there. i look terrible. They are rude on the last email and will not give my money back. I even have to buy new 200 dollar shoes. Do not got here

Sunset offers sunbeds, stand ups, spray tans and their latest which is red light collagen therapy…read more What's the difference between a deluxe bed and standard? Deluxe bed ventilation is really good, it's air con, you can opt for music to be playing and can crank it - if it's that kind of day and you tan in up to 12 minutes. The standard beds take 18-20 minutes and are more gentle with no music and just fans. I've not tried their stand up or spray tans, which are Mystic brand. I have talked to someone using the red light therapy which I hear does wonders for five lines of used twice weekly, maybe next year :) Apart from a bit of exposed wiring in the rooms, this place is pretty great. The staff make sure the beds are cleaned and stocked with fresh towels and clean goggles. When Ben is on the desk, you'll always be met with a smiling face and infectious enthusiasm and efficient service. Occasionally the older staff are a little more stressed out on the desk, but they are still polite.

Anyone who knows me, knows I am a absolute spraytan convert. I am almost albino and I don't tan…read morenaturally, I just burn and peel and then go back to white again. So in the summer a good spraytan is an essential for me, and as an added bonus you look way slimmer with a tan, so make sure to get a fake before you bake on he beach! You will feel and look better for it. On first and second glance this place is hard to find. It's on level four of the scene one building and if you don't have a key card you can't access the building at all, then you have to ring the buzzer and someone should be Dan to get you but on this occasion that didn't happen so I had to wait for some hapless person to leave the building first and sneak in that way. Then once you get up the fourth floor it's a bloody rabbits warren. Onto the tan itself: it was pretty good. I'm not going to say that I haven't had better in Auckland though. This one is apparently organic and really god for your skin but who knows really, could just be a good marketing ploy in an over saturated market. The lady who administered it was a real Chatty Cathy which is really awkward when your standing there buck need, though she was nice enough. It's the second day of my tan now and it's looking pretty patchy so it won't stay withstand much longer unfortunately.

When I first saw the billboards for Phoenix Cosmetics; a girl with glorious pink hair, perfectly…read moregroomed eyebrows, flawless skin and plump lustrous lips - I'd rolled my eyes and went about my day without a second thought. However soon I was hearing stories from my friends about how great the foundation was and what a great selection of eye shadows they stock, and I started to take notice. Then my mum came home with a make-up tutorial voucher for the Kingsland branch, so I thought hey, why not. Thank god I went. In just an hour I learnt all about which products are most suitable for my skin type, how to apply bronzer, blush and highlighter depending on whether it is for day or night wear, and also how to do a great smokey-eye - something I'd always struggled with. My tutor was a young funky woman who was incredibly friendly and chatty so even though I was the only customer in the store I was instantly put at ease. She also mixed my foundation there and then for me - unlike most cosmetics stores, Phoenix tailor make/mix their foundations to suit your skin tone. No more putting up with a lighter shade and using darker powder to get the right colour! As well as having a store stocked with eyeshadows, lipsticks, powders, brushes and foundation and providing make-up tutorials, Phoenix also provide eyebrow shaping and tinting services, spray tans and can do make-up for special events like balls and weddings at a very reasonable price. Bonus: As in other cosmetic stores, when you purchase a make-up tutorial or opt to have your make up done for a special occasion, the amount is fully redeemable on product.

I love coming to this place for my make-up whenever I have an event, their prices are very…read moreaffordable and you get to redeem the price of the make-over on their products...amazing! I also always come here for their eyelash extensions, they are false lashes that are semi-permanent! Depending on your lash cycle I think they can last up to 6 weeks. Mine only last about 3 weeks but I have a pretty quick lash cycle they are always coming out, plus I use make-up removers on them which isn't good for them. The price of their extensions is one of the cheapest I know, $50 for their natural set, most places start at around $80! They do an excellent job too, quick and virtually pain free...virtually. The place looks gorgeous, all pretty and pink you really do feel pampered on every visit, try this place out!

I had a traumatizing experience at this salon today. After receiving a service that was not what I…read morerequested (Express lashes), the technician became physically aggressive when I expressed my dissatisfaction. When I tried to leave, the technician physically pushed me and blocked the door to prevent me from exiting the premises. She applied a chemical remover to my eyes and abandoned me for over 10 minutes to serve other clients while my eyes were burning. When I asked for help, she was rude and dismissive of my pain. While I was visibly distressed and crying on the table, she was extremely rough, pulling my hair and scrubbing my eyes with excessive force. She admitted to lying about the timeframe of the procedure just to ensure I didn't leave without paying for a service I was unhappy with. left the salon in tears, shaking, and with significant eye irritation. A formal police report has been filed regarding this incident. Please stay away from this place for your own physical and emotional safety.

Super disappointed in how my eyebrows turned out. They were way too thin and uneven despite the…read morelady drawing on the outline, it wasn't followed well. Can't say I'll be returning.