The best natural looking tan and mousse in Minnesota! I have been coming here for 10 years, and I have been purchasing the mousse from out of state since I moved a few years ago. I have recommended these tans to countless friends and events, and these were the tans in my sister's wedding. I am proud to call Laura the owner a friend after having met through booking my first tan years and years ago! read more

Custom Airbrush Tan & Salon - Spray Tanning Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is SUCH A GREAT tanning salon. I love the owner and the experience. I don't feel weird, which at times is a bit uncomfortable. I did this before my wedding and i felt so beautiful. The location is super centrally located for students at the U which is a great spot. Her dogs join her a lot of the time, which I love because it gives me some comfort. Her packages are great and she truly walks you through the entire process. i really love this company and will NEVER do a spray tan at another location here in Minneapolis. Parking is also quite convenient as there is a ton of free parking surrounding the establishment. She also is super communicative and I can text with any questions or changes in schedule. Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

Custom Airbrush Tan & Salon - A view of my tan in the wedding dress. - Spray Tanning Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I would highly recommend Custom airbrush tan and salon! I had their spray tan for my wedding and it was literally perfect! I got my spray tan on Tuesday, my wedding was on Sunday and my tan couldnt have been better for my day. Laura took the time to make sure everything about my tan was on point and even after I messed it up, she was more than willing to fix it. I also had the teeth whitening services and was highly satisfied with this as well. read more

Custom Airbrush Tan & Salon - Spray Tanning Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I loved my experience at CAT salon ! Laura is great and personable! She gave me really good directions on how to take care of my tan and prep for the ones to follow! I get so many compliments daily, and it looks so natural and pretty ! Thank you Laura ! read more

I got the new super dark skinny spray tan for a Skype casting interview and man did it WOW them! I was so happy that, regardless of how dark it was, it looked natural and catered well to my skin tone! I'm so pleased and never hesitate to recommend CAT salon to anyone! read more

This was my first ever spray tan that I was testing before my wedding. I was super nervous as I'm very light skinned and wanted it to look natural. Laura suggested an 8/10 and if it felt too dark go down for the wedding. Do not do an 8 if you're white in general unless you want to look like you hang out with Jimmy Buffet. Here are a few other of my observations: - Salon was dirty with spray tan feet marks everywhere. - Laura was very short and seemingly impatient with me. - The spray tan itself was quick and crappy, I had residue left over on my feet that still have not gone away on week 3. - After 4 heavy exfoliating showers it was still coming off on clothes. Good thing I didn't do it before my wedding or else I would have ruined my dress completely. - Even upgrading to the organic spray tan it clogged my pores. - Was hard to contact Laura to share my concern and ask to cancel appointment and get a refund $40 out of $113 spent, ugh! She said she would refund it within the week even though she uses Quickbooks which can do refunds instantly. She took almost 2 weeks to refund with no apology or anything. In fact, she said when she has Groupon customers who are not happy who expect an apology she never does. All in all, I was trying to stay positive and optimistic about this but after all of these markers I couldn't. I also want other brides to know what may happen to them if they get a spray tan from here! read more

I've used CAT for multiple events: work parties, vacations, weddings... and every time they get it right! I always receive so many compliments. The process is easy and the setting is comfortable. I will always recommend CAT to my friends. Thank you! read more

Custom Airbrush Tan & Salon - Photo by Nicole Spangler Photography - Spray Tanning Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Really a professional outfit. A little more expensive, but this is a class act. The spray tan is customized to you and the level of darkness you fancy. The operator is very careful and takes your requests, vain as they might be, seriously. I'll be going back there for more tans! Important: there is FREE parking behind the store-- kind of crucial in this part of town read more

Nails it every time I go for a special event or holiday! I get anything from a 7-9 level of darkness and never look orange! Great for in and out service. No one answers the phone though, they always have to call you back l, and the bathroom is one to avoid. read more

Worst spray tan I have ever gotten. I never normally take the time to write reviews on yelp, but had to let others know and save them the time and stress. I have had several spray tans in my lifetime and know what to expect and how they should be done. The last two times I have gone here, I have been done in 8 minutes with a half-assed, hastily done spray tan. These things normally should take about 15 minutes with a professional who cares. No lotion was put on the soles of my feet nor was I told to do so, so now my heels are completely orange. There is a division mark on the sides of my hands where the tan and barrier cream was applied, and I also have orange thumbs. Mind you I didn't touch any part of my body after my tan because I know the rules and what I'm doing. There was about 4 months in between my two visits, but no prep instructions were offered to me ahead of time for my second tan which all places normally give especially if you aren't a regular. I honestly could have done a better job myself putting on sunless tanner which is what I should have done. Now I have to stand up in a wedding tomorrow looking like a 12 year old did my spray tan for me and I paid 40 bucks for it. And mind you the OWNER did it, so that's comforting to know that this was supposed to be the best of the best. Please research your spray tan companies in the future since this procedure isn't one you want to mess around with, and find places with more than 4 reviews on yelp who were clearly all done by the businesses employees or close friends in this case. Now I have to find myself some lemon juice to rinse this garbage off before my wedding tomorrow. read more

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The salon was dirty. It was super quick. I bought it off of Groupon for a wedding that I had. It was streaky. I was way too dark. Even a week later I can still see how bad the lines are. And they nickle and dime you. I had to pay for a tiny makeup remover pad and an exfoliater. 100% would never go back nor recommend. read more

I was in town for a photoshoot. I described exactly what I was doing and the young lady helping me was very informative in helping me pick my color. I informed her of areas in the past that I had problems with excess darkening and she applied clay to these areas for me. I could not have had a more perfect result. I would recommend this place especially if this is your first time. read more

I've been going here for many years to get Ballroom Dance Competition spray tans and they always turn out amazing!

Wonderful experience! Laura, the owner, went out of her way to come to my hotel last minute for my tan. Was very professional & made me super comfortable even though I was nervous. Only reason for less than 5 stars is the price she quoted me at the end was significantly more (almost $50 more incl. the sulfate free soap I bought for $5 to prolong the tan), than the prices on the website. I assumed it was for her traveling to me... Otherwise great tan! Natural looking, no orange, no streaks. read more

I had a super good experience here & my tan is great. LC was super nice & made me feel comfortable during my first spray tan experience (that isn't by a machine). I will definitely be back in the future. read more

Just moved back from Phoenix and from an airbrush salon I loved. So finding one in Minneapolis that was good and reasonably priced were top on my list. Fortunately, I found it here! Loved the owner who is a huge advocate for safe tanning and ensures that her clients get their glow on. read more

I purchased a Groupon & received an awesome deal on a custom airbrush tan a few days before my wedding. I cannot express how awesome the customer service is here! I have never had a spray tan before so I had a lot of questions. The owner is super helpful, knowledgeable, & professional. She never once made things awkward & I loved my tan! I had so many compliments & the pictures look great! Don't hesitate, go here now & no where else! read more

I don't normally do much tanning but I wanted a little color for my birthday this year. Really enjoyed the "custom" airbrush tan as opposed to the booth spray. Color was even, natural and long lasting . The owner was warm and friendly and made me feel really comfortable . Privately owned , great service. Highly recommend. read more

I've been looking for someone since moving back to mn months ago that knows how to do a spray tan and finally found her. Love the results...color is great, application looks natural (hands and feet are perfect) and it's a clean, professional environment. I won't go anywhere else. Highly recommend! read more

I do not understand some of the bad reviews and I am a regular paying customer the last 9 months from a Groupon deal. I think what Laura offers a superior custom spray service over spray booths however I have not tried any other custom spray tans places. Custom spray is the way to go! I know she draws a ton of business and I am a returning customer! Plus its always welcoming and friendly service including the dog! Just make sure you do not sweat afterwards or it will not give you the results your looking for! read more

Tried it with a Groupon and really got a great deal - tans of this quality are worth paying for and I will be back. Laura made it easy to get an appointment, it was fast and efficient and the salon was easy to find and very cutely decorated. Everyone at work raved about my glow and wanted to know more about the process and the salon. Had it done Thursday night and I still have an even tan on Tuesday (slightly faded but faded very evenly). For health (and vanity) reasons, I've been a Mystic/Versa/sunless tan lotion user for most of my adult life and just LOVE the luxury of a custom airbrush tan. I will be back! read more

I went here before a wedding not too long ago and asked to use the restroom before my spray tan. The bathroom was a single stall with a giant turd floating in the toilet and it wouldn't flush. There was no toilet paper, trash can, or soap and the only thing to dry your hands with was a dirty hand towel on the floor, which I'm guessing someone had used to wipe with, on top of people's used face wipes and other garbage all over the sink/floor. Honestly the grossest bathroom experience I've had. In the spray tan room, there was nowhere to put my clothes except on the floor that was covered in hair and spray tan residue. Then the owner who was spraying me continued to open the door wide open to go in and out as I was standing there bare naked and there were delivery men walking right by. She was not very polite and made me feel dumb for asking prep questions about where to apply lotion beforehand. She also made a point to express her frustration over us Groupon customers and acted like Groupon customers aren't valued customers. If you don't want to deal with groupons, don't offer a Groupon. I gave two stars because the tan itself was a quick process and was mostly even, despite some blotches that would not scrub off for a month or so. Overall, I would possibly go back for a tan (with the Groupon price)- just with much lower expectations and some sanitizing wipes. read more

Really great place! I've been going here all summer and fall now. Great deals and the tans stay long if you take care of them (not showering for 8 hours right after application, moisturizing regularly and not scrubbing your body, etc). Also, the owner makes you feel really comfortable while she's spraying you down, which could be an awkward thing. She seems ppl of all shapes and sizes and is a pro! read more

I'm not generally someone who does airbrush tanning. However, I wanted a little color before a vacation and didn't want to do a tanning bed. I found a groupon for CAT Salon and decided to test it out. I was happy with the results. My color lasted for about three days, which is what I expected. If I ever decide to do another airbrush tan, I would be happy to go back to this salon. read more