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This place is lovely, always very clean! The staff is welcoming. Ashely and emma are both very sweet and personable, I haven't met anyone else but I'm sure they're great too! I highly recommend this place to anyone that's looking to get tan for holiday or just for a good mood boost! They offer great package deals, and really high-quality tanning lotions, thanks for being so awesome Glimmer and Glow! read more

My husband and I came in for our very first spray tans before an upcoming vacation. Ashley was so kind to us and was amazing at explaining everything to us. We felt very comfortable and are so happy with the way our tans came out. Thanks again, Ashley! read more

Came in for an airbrush tan for a special occasion. Girls were great! On time, easy to work with, explained everything, & super friendly--wish I lived in town so I could be a regular here! Great service! My tan came out fabulous! read more

I came in last Thursday for a spray tan before my wedding (Saturday) in Soquel. I'm originally from southern CA, but currently live in New England with much less sun exposure, and was looking to get a nice healthy glow for my wedding day. Coming from out of state, I had never been to this salon before but have done spray tanning (both booth and airbrush) numerous times in the past. After the technician finished spraying me, I mistakenly tried to put on a sports bra and running shorts (as I have done in the past after other spray tans), but this led to me rubbing off part of my tan and ruining it. I came out panicked that I had ruined my tan, and Ashley (I believe that was her name, she has red hair and is very sweet!) put me right at ease and had me go back into the room where she helped blend and re-spray the parts I had messed up. She also sold me one of the flowy dresses they keep in stock for folks like me who come in ill-prepared with after-tan clothing, and gave me a lot of tips for how to take care of my tan and keep it lasting evenly. She reassured me that even if I woke up the next morning and found any marks or unevenness that I could call and come back in for another touch up if needed - but I didn't end up needing it at all, the tan turned out *perfect* and I got numerous compliments on it from my friends and bridesmaids! It meant so much to me to have her go above and beyond, particularly within days of a wedding when stress levels are at an all-time high. If you book here, book with Ashley, you will not regret it. Also, this woman deserves a raise! Thank you, Glimmer & Glow! read more

Glimmer & Glow - Spray Tanning Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

Beware!!!! VERY UNETHICAL business practices at Glimmer and Glows Santa Cruz location. Three-Day Window to cancel membership only in person?!? I was was told "we are unable to cancel your membership until May 29th-June 1st and it can only in person. You will also receive an additional $50 fee for canceling early." I called and told G&G over the phone, "I would like to cancel immediately, I see no value in waiting until this arbitrary window and there is nowhere on the signed contract that states I will have to pay $195 for three months + a cancelation fee of $50 for a total of, $ 245 for three months!" Crickets. I then reached out via email to the owners, Blayne and Sue, kindly asking to cancel ASAP. They responded saying, "there was no "fee," and my membership was canceled, and the person/s I spoke with were wrong." Thanks, guys! Wait, just kidding. The following month, four weeks after, I was charged another $65! Unreal! 4 months for a 3 month package. From lack of transparency, to arbitrary cancelation windows, and poor communication, I highly recommend going elsewhere for tanning. I am very disappointed, Glimmer and Glow!!!! read more

Needed some color before going down south to see my daughters and celebrate a birthday. Once again Glimmer and Glow pulled through. Perfect tan, as always! read more

Bought a package here a couple years ago. I called to use a spray tan today and I was told it expired. This limitation was never mentioned to me when I purchased the spray tan package and honestly I don't understand why this has an expiration date. Doesn't seem like a fair way to treat customers. read more

As a fair-skinned woman, I have had quite a few spray tans in my day, but none as amazing as the one I received from Glimmer and Glow! Amy was outstanding - so knowledgeable, friendly, and just all-around great at her job! I've never had a spray tan last for a week, let alone more than a week! Plus, the color was amazing - no streaking, not orange at all, just beautiful and bronzed:) Best experience! Book your spray tan with Amy here, you won't regret it! read more

It was my first experience getting a spray tan and I couldn't be happier! Great spot, knowledgeable and thoughtful staff.

Before a big vacation I always stop at Glimmer & Glow to get me ready. The girls that work there are very sweet and make you feel comfortable throughout the process. My tan is always even. Front staff is very friendly, accommodating and scheduling is easy. read more

Great, natural-looking, airbrush tan administered by a skilled, sensitive technician. It's a vulnerable things to strip down in front of a stranger, but she made it less awkward. read more

Bailey was amazing when I came in for a spray tan today! She let me know about all the products and the after care, plus I'm already loving how the tan is looking after 3 hours! When I go back I want her to spray me for sure! read more

Glimmer & Glow - Spray Tanning Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

Got a custom spray tan here, girls were lovely and talented. I love the fact that they give you hair ties and a disposable thong. I wishI lived closer so I could go there all the time. read more

Really bummed I just had to walk out of my appointment with out a tan. I listened to the person who was supposed to help me talk on the phone with owner about scheduling and visiting her sister while it was 12 minutes past my appointment time. She knew I was there, I showed up early. I hope the owner would rather her help me then talk to her on the phone. I've been before and had a positive experience, I think they do a really good job so I'll leave two stars instead of one. read more

I've been going to glimmer and glow on and off for a few years now. Sue and her staff are the reason I keep coming back. They are all so helpful and wonderful. Shoutout to Halia for making every experience comfortable and providing excellent customer service every time. She brings awesome vibes to this place and is so incredibly welcoming/sweet. Thank you ladies for everything! read more

THE BEST PLACE EVER!!!!! I am LOVING this place more and more. I found out about them from the spa I went and let me say VERY IMPRESSIVE! BEST! Tanning and red light beds, Spray Tan, Boutique, and of course customer service Thank so much read more

Tanning salons are good for more than just indoor tanning. I've picked up lotions that can be used outdoors, sunscreens and sunblock for the face, skin treatments for conditions like sunspots, and UV gel for teeth whitening. I was next door at Salon Samir getting my eyebrows shaped and with all of the sunny weather we've had lately, I wanted to come in here and take a look. This place is pretty unassuming from the outside, so I figured it'd be kind of cheesy and scuzzy like the other tanning salon in Santa Cruz. Turns out Glimmer and Glow is very nice inside and definitely more of a real salon and boutique than their competitor. I found beautiful artwork made by the owner, cute jewelry and accessories, really high quality lotions, and my UV gel. The owner was so incredibly nice. I opted to buy two of her art pieces for Valentine's. They're concrete casts of leaves that were painted and wall-mounted with glass test tubes to hold a flower or plant- in this case, a sprig of bamboo. My description doesn't really do them justice at all because they're really beautiful, so I'll post pictures. My aesthetician purchased a third for her new facial room next door. She let us walk outside with the pieces to see how the looked in the light and even take then next door to see which one best suited the room. Best part of all? They were only $20! I ended up keeping one for myself and everyone's noticed the addition to my decor and wants to know where I got it. I think I'll be buying more as presents soon and I'd love to have an art show with her work. read more

Absolutely the best service ever! She got us in right away, and gave us the best spray tan. My friend used both the tanning bed and she then got a spray tan over. We are both wedding ready! I also forgot my wedding rings, and she called me right away, saved them in a little jewelry tote, and walked us to our car with an umbrella so our tans wouldn't be compromised. Whatever you need, this is the best place to go in Santa Cruz for tanning!! THANK YOU!! read more

I just got a spray tan at Glimmer and Glow this morning and am SUPER impressed. Sue (I believe that she's also the owner?) was the spray tan technician and she was SO professional and pleasant. She did a fantastic job and seemed genuinely concerned that my tan turned out perfectly, Also, she didn't try to push any products (tan extenders, lotions, etc...) on me, which is my pet peeve at salons. My appointment started right on time, the salon was clean and the ambiance was well done and understated. The product she used, Infinity Sun, has little to no odor that I can pick up on and leaves a great bronze behind. I don't feel uber-sticky, either, which has definitely been an issue for me with past spray tans. Overall, I would DEFINITELY recommend getting a spray tan from Sue at Glimmer and Glow. It was a GREAT salon experience. read more

I've gotten two spray tans here at the Santa Cruz location now and each time I've loved them! Everyone who works here is super friendly and helpful and make you feel right at home in the booths. The tans give you the best most natural noticeable color. I'd recommend this place to all my friends and I will definitely be coming back! read more

I needed to get a base tan before going on vacation. Since this location is so close to my work, I decided to give it a shot. They have great reviews for a reason!! Friendly, knowledgeable staff with great customer service! Everything is very clean and tidy. Great selection of products. Check-In on Yelp and get 10% lotion. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a high quality tanning salon! read more

Love this place It was my first time with a spray tan And I loved it.. It lasted for nearly two weeks and the owner is super nice and made me feel so comfortable Will defo be going there again.. The price is very good read more

A friend of mine had tried the red light therapy and encouraged me to check it out. I was skeptical but curious. I found this place was easy to find and centrally located, right off of Soquel Ave where Soquel and Water intersect. There is plenty of free parking. This place is new and stylish and the staff very knowledgeable and helpful. I was made to feel comfortable and at ease. I had a 12 minute session in the booth. The vibrating platform caught me by surprise - it was much more intense than I would have thought. One thing I didn't expect from the red light therapy was how I felt the rest of the day... very happy. If you suffer from depression, red light therapy may offer relief without the pills.... and fewer wrinkles! I would definitely encourage anyone to give it a try. read more

I just got back from this place and my tan looks really good! I found a $20 groupon this week and used it ASAP for an event I'm attending this weekend. Susan was really nice, helpful, and made me feel very comfortable as i stood butt naked in front of her (ha!). She gave my friends and I perfect instructions for tanning prep and aftercare. I will definitely be coming back the next time i need a spray tan. The salon also has a red-light booth and a really high quality/ strong tanning bed. They have tanning deals all throughout January, so get in there soon! -1 star because it was somewhat hard to find! It's on Morrisey but attached to that little shopping complex on Soquel, right across the street from Safeway. read more

I have been going to this location to get spray tanned for almost a year. They have always done a fantastic job and have been very kind. During a recent visit I was tanned by Laura. She did so well. My tan faded very evenly, there were no mistakes, it looked super natural. Thank you Laura and Amy for doing such a great job! I highly recommend this location to anyone in the area. read more

I loved the glow and the owner was super nice. She was training a new employee who was also nice.

I came here just to try the tanning bed experience. The front desk girl was super friendly & knowledgeable . I had NO IDEA how anything worked, & she was extremely helpful. I had a very positive experience. Everything was nice & clean ! Went from being scared of tanning beds to absolutely loving the new me. Thanks Glimmer & Glow ! Thinking of getting a membership , but I still need to convince my husband read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! So, my white ass waited a couple visits until I decided to write a review. And as far as tanning goes, this is as good as it gets! I've gotten both an airbrush and UV tan from here and every time is a pleasant experience. The girl that works this place is SUPER informative and knows what she's doing. She also does the spray tanning which comes on like a deep, dark tan that doesn't look fake at all! The atmosphere's really cute and you can tell it's kept very clean. Prices are good, and honestly, I can't think of anything negative to say :) MUST GO! read more

Awesome!! The owner went out of her way to accommodate us after we booked our airbrush tan at the wrong location (the Scotts valley location doesn't do airbrush-- oops!) and was super sweet and did a great job. I look amazing. Sending gratitude from a couple of bronze goddesses! read more

Absolutely love this place! Friendly and happy faces! Always nice and clean, great prices!

I go to Glimmer and Glow for my spray tans. Sue is very professional and nice! She sends reminder appointment texts and weekly promotional emails which are super helpful! The location is cute and CLEAN. Easy to find and accessible parking lot. Great place, definitely recommend! read more

This is the review if you are anxious and have never had a spray tan before. I shared your pain. None of us want to end up orange or splotchy or just with a terrible tan gone wrong. This will certainly not be the case if you end up selecting Glimmer and Glow for a spray tan. The owner was delightful. Friendly, considerate, patient and totally willing to make the spray tanning experience the best it can be. She will answer any and all questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. She explains everything well and customizes your tan to the way you like it. I came out looking great and feeling great. For the first time in years I felt comfortable wearing shorts and showing off my sexy new tan legs. I will definitely be using Glimmer and Glow in the future to get a beautiful and flawless tan that looks so natural. THANKS GLIMMER AND GLOW!!!! read more

I have gone to Glimmer & Glow for 3 spray tans. I highly recommend them. I have to give sincere kudos to Alva for always being so sweet and kind. It is not always easy to get completely nude in front of a stranger while they are inches away with an airbrush BUT Alva is such a doll. She always makes sure to chat and ensure you are comfortable and laughing. She is engaging and is great at what she does! I absolutely love the results of the airbrush tan each and every time. It looks natural and gives you a boost before a vacation or event. Thank you!!! read more

I went to Glimmer & Glow for my first UV Tanning experience. The staff was so incredibly welcoming, honest, and helpful! The waits were never too long, and they made it a pleasant stop on my way home from work. I had to move back to Sacramento and I truly can't find a place with quality and pricing like Glimmer and Glow! I truly miss them and am thankful I tried them out for my remaining months in Santa Cruz! read more

Sue the owner of Glimmer and Glow did a Organic spray tan one day before we left for New Jersey and New York. Very pleased to say 7 days of a very natural tan. No streaks, no staining clothes. Very pleased with results. Did a pre-treatment with this. Will be back! Thanks Sue and best of luck in your new salon in Scott's Valley, will visit you there also. read more

Glimmer & Glow - After New York fireworks! - Spray Tanning Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

Great tanning beds/ nice younger staff. Typically enjoyed every visit there. I give 3 stars because months after moving out of town, realized they had been charging me 50$ a month when the only deal i ever signed up for was a 3 month plan. (None is their plans are exactly 50$ either, not sure what i was charheWhen asking the owner why they kept my card on file or kept charging me when i never signed up for some kind of endless tanning deal, she was extremely rude, condescending, not helpful. Honestly it was really upsetting, i was so stressed because i had lost hundreds to this, and she treated me so poorly. Still i had to get a new debit card because of them. Be careful when signing up for deals there ! If you don't believe that she is a rude, negative person, Read her reply to me. read more

Love to come here and have my beauty spa day! The place is nice and clean too. Easy to get to from the fwy and the people are nice too, i have referred a few of my friends to come in in give it a try. Time to get beach ready! Elizabeth S. read more

Great customer service! And great tans to make your body glow- no matter what season ;) Clean and cozy, this is a definite go-to spot. The only thing is the location. It's difficult to get to if you're a college student with no car read more

I recently started going here for the red-light booth because I have muscle pain and a skin condition. I am loving it, although its too soon to say whether or not the red light has changed my skin. I feel like I am getting a great deal with the red-light package, and I really enjoy my 12-minutes in the booth where I just RELAX while the floor jiggles and I listen to music on my ipod. I also splurged recently because they had a deal for two months of tanning, so now I go in the tanning booth a few minutes a few times a week as well, which always boosts my mood. Yay vitamin D! The bed is strong so if you have fair skin and are not really trying to get too tan, I recommend just going for 3 mins at a time. I have frequented tanning salons on and off for about ten years now, and usually I've found the staff to have a lot of attitude and be snotty or pretentious. Often times its teenage girls with orange skin and fake nails, who act like talking to you is beneath them and their job is just sooo difficult. There are places that charge you for stickers, goggles or "winkies," and only carry the super high priced tanning lotions. Not here, although they do carry a great array of lotions, some of them are at a price range that I can handle. The staff at Glimmer and Glow are very open, kind, and helpful. I love this place! read more