A Hair Ahead

I had a great experience watching my cousin get transformed. She had about 4-5 inches cut off and…read morefelt like a new woman. The place is very nice and clean . The staff is very friendly and skilled . Definitely give it a try . Enjoy Chris M

As far as I'm concerned, there's only one salon in the area and that's Elite Salon. Candice does…read moreeverything in her power to change my never ending schedule changes. She remembers every hair in my head, lol, and I have never left there unsatisfied. Go Candice! and go Trump!!!

Men pedicure

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Sun Fun Tanning

3.7(14 reviews)

12.1 mi

Great local place to tan! Always super clean and friendly employees. It's the only one around my…read morearea now but I'd go there regardless. I have been tanning at Sun Fun since I was 16 and used the playboy bunny and heart stickers!! It's been around forever!

Very clean and the front desk staff member was very pleasant. I noted that she was not super…read moreover-tanned like many places I had been. It's a great place to get a healthy glow.

Simply the Best Tanning & Tubbing

3.5(2 reviews)

3.5 mi

This place is AWSOME! Great Tanning Beds, clean and friendly…read more Now they have a beauty and hair salon inside too. One stop for everything. I highly recommend this tanning salon. It is Simply the Best.

the employees are kinda mehh...i really don't like anyone that works at a tanning salon they don't…read moregive off good vibes. they play horrible music. so bring you own and headphones. they never seem to up my time and i go once a week....

Northern SunTan

1.0(1 review)

13.0 mi

Come on now... Just cause the rent is CHEAP in the corner do you except people to find you?…read moreLocation they say, not hide your location. Plus the plaza is empty down that end that should of told this person something. She talks about staff ,what staff she's the only one there.. The shop looks so cold inside maybe if she add a TV , couch, fresh plants it will look a lot better. If she's offering $5.00 tans now what will she offer when the weather gets better?

From the owner: Northern SunTan is a company committed to our clients. From novice to advanced we can accommodate…read moreevery type of tanner. Our friendly staff is always available to answer questions and help guide you to reach your tanning goals.We can even customize a tanning plan to meet your specific needs. We will take the time to explain how to safely use our equipment to acquire the tan you desire.

Jessica Todd Salon On Campus

5.0(4 reviews)

10.6 mi

Wanted to try something new with my hair but was so nervous! Booked a chair with Jaylen and the…read morewhole team made me feel comfortable and confident. Jaylen is very talented and will always work with you to make sure you leave the salon with exactly what you imagined. I love Jessica Todd!

Got my hair cut by Michelle and she did such a great job and was so nice to talk to during my…read moreappointment!! Will come back here again for my haircut.

Sun Tan City

3.0(21 reviews)

5.9 mi

I popped in today for a spray tan for an upcoming weekend away. Morgan was at the front desk. I…read morehadn't had a spray tan since 2023, and really needed guidance on what I was looking for. She was so sweet and knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions and even took the time to explain each option. I love how my spray tan turned out, and really appreciated her taking the time to explain everything to me all over again. Most of all, she was kind and welcoming. I will definitely return to this location again! Thanks Morgan!

Mackana was amazing. So personalble and friendly. Went well beyond her job description to help me…read moreand made me very comfortable. Will definitely come back.

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Essentials Of Life

5.0(1 review)

17.9 mi

This is a great tanning place! The prices are excellent and the booths get you tan. Being 10-minute…read morestand up booths, you may not get as dark as quickly as other beds, but this place is clean, well-maintained, convenient, and the owners are super nice.

From the owner: VHO Tanning Booths, Legacy Leg Tanner, PDT Facial Light Treatments, Our Own Natural Skincare,…read moreHealth Scanning, Nutritional Supplements, Water & Shower Filters and more...

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Cosmic Tan

4.6(9 reviews)

29.2 mi

Well, it was perfect but I'll let you decide . the lady was very nice and had a background in…read morePilates which flipped a switch in me. Anyways she put this tight "what looked to be" bikini on me just kidding hahah. But not really. Anyways she escorted me to the 55in cubic meter tanning bed. As I plopped down on the bed that clearly didn't fit me because I'm so lean and skinny. I nearly burned my ass off! Christ almighty! With all the shenanigans that took place, 2 hours later I came out of the tanning bed looking as handsome Matt Damon (before the bbl) haha just kidding. But not really. Anyways, here is the photo of before and after. Anyways great job guys! And Stephane did a wonderful job calibrating the tanning bed. Ps sorry for calling that lesbian a philidalphian when she was really a Coloradan. Anyways great work. Love ya, Caio!

I love coming here. It has a very personable feel and the prices are very reasonable. This is my…read morego-to salon when I come home from traveling. The woman who owns it is always very welcoming and the stand up and beds are always clean. I am dark skinned and find myself getting quite dark even after just one sesh.

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Fantastic Lotion

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Forever Tan

4.6(10 reviews)

35.3 mi

Hands down the best tanning salon I've ever been to. As soon as you walk in the door, you are made…read moreto feel right at home. My girlfriend and I tan here regularly and it is totally worth the drive from the South Shore. We both do sun tanning and spray tanning. Not only are the staff all super friendly and attentive, but the salon is spotless, and the prices are super fair. Can't become this place enough!!!

Great prices, great service, and new bulbs!!!! And the place is clean! I had stopped going to this…read moresalon but saw the sign of new owner ship so thought I would give it a try .. glad that I did.

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I feel so much better!!!

A Hair Ahead - barbers - Updated August 2026

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