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10 Best Tanning Salons in London
London tanning salons differ in the equipment, guidance and extras they provide. This comparison highlights sunbed options, red light therapy, booking approaches, course offers, cleanliness themes and related beauty treatments to support a more informed choice.
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To put together this guide to tanning salons in London, we looked at what each business really focuses on, how its customers rate it over time and what it shows about its work on its own channels. The order is ours and we review it regularly.
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Full Comparison of 10 Tanning Salons in London
Total Tanning
Total Tanning is a tanning salon with clean, well-maintained tanning beds and friendly staff. It suits people looking for a nearby tanning service with clear explanations and a welcoming atmosphere. The beds are described as new or well maintained, while the salon also offers deals on minutes and is consistently presented as spotless and well looked after.
Strengths: Offers deals on tanning minutes
People seeking a local tanning salon with maintained bedsVisitors who value a clean, welcoming environment503 Garratt Ln, London SW18 4SW, United KingdomTanEasy Tanning Salon- New Cross
TanEasy Tanning Salon in New Cross provides sunbeds and red light therapy in a clean, well-maintained setting. It suits customers looking for tanning sessions or red light options, with staff offering guidance and course bundles available. The salon also provides a relaxing atmosphere and is described as having short waits on some visits.
Strengths: Offers both sunbeds and red light therapy
Customers seeking sunbeds or red light therapy in New Cross159 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5DG, United KingdomOne Stop Tanning and Beauty, Islington
One Stop Tanning and Beauty, Islington is a London tanning salon offering sunbed sessions. It suits visitors seeking an even tan in a clean, welcoming setting, with the Sun Angel bed specifically identified in the available detail. The salon is also described as having friendly staff, well-maintained beds and special offers.
Strengths: The Sun Angel bed is specifically highlighted among the salon’s sunbeds
Visitors seeking sunbed tanning in Islington358 Essex Rd, London N1 3PD, United KingdomRadiance London
Radiance London is a tanning salon with an easy booking system and well-maintained sunbeds. It suits customers who value a clean, welcoming setting and straightforward visits, whether booked in advance or made without a booking. Staff are described as approachable and willing to explain the process and give practical advice.
Strengths: Booking is available through an easy-to-use system
Customers seeking a clean, organised tanning salonPeople who value clear guidance before or during a session29 Balham Hill, London SW12 9DX, United KingdomTanning Point Stoke Newington
Tanning Point Stoke Newington is a tanning salon offering sunbeds in a clean, well-maintained setting. It suits both experienced users and first-time visitors, with staff explaining the process, answering questions and offering recommendations based on skin type. The salon is also described as open late after work.
Strengths: Staff explain the procedure and offer skin-type-based recommendations
First-time sunbed users seeking an explanation of the processRegular users wanting a clean salon with late opening93 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 8EL, United KingdomTANtalize tanning salon
TANtalize is a tanning salon with clean, well-maintained sunbeds and staff who provide friendly guidance. It suits people looking for sunbed sessions, tanning courses or tanning creams, with the business also noted for tidy sunbed rooms and course offers.
Strengths: The salon offers course deals as well as individual sunbed visits
People seeking sunbed tanning sessionsThose interested in tanning courses or creams61 Camden Rd, London NW1 9EU, United KingdomGlitz & Glamour Tanning
Glitz & Glamour Tanning is a beauty salon offering hair cutting, colouring, blow-dries, highlights and nail services. It is particularly suited to clients with wavy, curly or mixed-texture hair: stylists are described as adapting cuts and colour to make textured hair more manageable and dynamic. The salon also provides a welcoming, reassuring experience for clients who feel unsure about their hair choices.
Strengths: Hair services adapted to textured hair
Wavy, curly or mixed-texture hairClients wanting tailored cuts or colour210 Essex Rd, London N1 3AP, United KingdomThe Glow Club
The Glow Club is a London tanning salon for people seeking a clean, welcoming place to develop an even, natural-looking tan. Its well-maintained beds, spotless rooms and friendly staff who explain the process clearly create a professional, comfortable visit.
Strengths: Well-maintained beds described as powerful but even
Visitors who want clear guidance before tanning92A High St, London N8 7NT, United KingdomBronze 'N' Go
Bronze 'N' Go is a family-run tanning salon offering sunbed sessions and tanning creams. It suits customers looking for a welcoming salon with clean facilities, friendly service and flexible minute-based tanning options. The salon also sells creams at reasonable prices and has been described as maintaining a friendly atmosphere over many years.
Strengths: Family-run service with a welcoming atmosphere
Customers seeking sunbed tanning sessionsThose looking for tanning creams alongside salon treatments104 Seven Sisters Rd, London N7 6AE, United KingdomMayfair Tanning & Waxing
Mayfair Tanning & Waxing is a beauty salon offering waxing, tanning, nail treatments, massages and eyebrow threading. Its treatment experience combines a calm setting with attentive, reassuring service, while an AI eyebrow consultation is also available for shaping guidance.
Strengths: An AI eyebrow consultation helps identify a brow shape suited to the individual
Waxing clients who value a gentle, reassuring appointmentPeople looking to combine tanning, nails and other beauty treatments in one salon5 Dering St, London W1S 1AA, United Kingdom
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Tanning services and related options
- Sunbed sessionsTotal Tanning, TanEasy, One Stop Tanning and Beauty, Radiance London, Tanning Point and others provide sunbed-focused visits.
- Red light therapyTanEasy Tanning Salon in New Cross is specifically described as offering red light therapy alongside sunbeds.
- Guidance for new usersTanning Point Stoke Newington, Radiance London and The Glow Club are described as explaining the process and practical considerations.
- Courses and minute dealsTanEasy, TANtalize and Total Tanning mention course bundles or deals on minutes, while Bronze ’N’ Go offers minute-based options.
- Tanning creamsTANtalize and Bronze ’N’ Go offer tanning creams alongside sunbed sessions.
- Beauty treatments beyond tanningMayfair Tanning & Waxing adds waxing, nails, massages and eyebrow threading, while Glitz & Glamour Tanning focuses on hair and nail services.
How to choose a tanning salon
- Choose the service you actually needDecide whether you want standard sunbeds, red light therapy, a course, creams or a wider beauty appointment.
- Look for clear explanationsFirst-time users may prefer a salon whose supplied description specifically mentions guidance, process explanations or skin-type recommendations.
- Compare the visit formatAn easy booking system may suit planned appointments, while other descriptions mention visits without a booking or short waits.
- Ask about current pricing and offersDeals, courses and reported session prices are mentioned, but terms and prices can change, so confirm them before booking.
- Consider cleanliness and maintenanceSeveral salons describe clean rooms and maintained beds; ask any remaining practical questions before using the equipment.
Questions people often ask
Which salon offers red light therapy as well as sunbeds?
TanEasy Tanning Salon in New Cross is specifically described as offering both sunbeds and red light therapy.
Where might a first-time user receive extra guidance?
Tanning Point Stoke Newington, Radiance London and The Glow Club are described as explaining the process. Tanning Point also mentions recommendations based on skin type.
Which salons mention tanning courses or minute deals?
TanEasy mentions course bundles, TANtalize mentions course deals, Total Tanning mentions deals on minutes and Bronze ’N’ Go describes minute-based options.
Are there salons offering other beauty treatments?
Mayfair Tanning & Waxing offers waxing, nails, massages and eyebrow threading. Glitz & Glamour Tanning offers hair and nail services, though its supplied detail focuses more on hair than tanning.
