Tracy was Awesome! She explained the spray tan process in great detail and made me feel totally comfortable! She did an excellent job and charged far less than I would have expected! I would highly recommend Tracy to anyone! read more

Used to just go to for one of the quick spray beds for a tan and now wouldn't even think of it! Tracy was absolutely incredible! First off, whatever formula she uses makes me look like I have a real tan, not orange whatsoever. Her consultation helped in all of this process subsiding any fears I had. If you're looking for a spray tan RUN don't walk, book with this girl. She actually knows what she's doing. Never been disappointed. read more

Tracy is great! This is the only place I'll ever get a spray tan. Reasonable prices, clean facility, and super friendly staff.

I've been a client of Tracy's at Ortanic Gold Coast on an almost weekly basis year round for a few years. As a long-time spray tanner with fair skin, I'm extremely picky about my spray tans. Between the solution they use and Tracy's expert application, I couldn't be happier with my tans. I also love that we can customize the depth of my tan based on what I want, so we can go from a subtle tan in the winter to a deeper one in the summer or for special occasions. I shopped around the city for quite a while before landing at Ortanic, and I can tell you firsthand that you can't beat the combo of a great tan at the price offered at Ortanic. Bonuses - Tracy will make you feel super comfortable even if you're new to spray tans and there's free garage parking on site. 5 stars! read more

Very friendly- my first time, a little nervous but the experience is seamless and the outcome was perfect!

Tracy was lovely and did an amazing job with the airbrush tan! Will definitely be going back for future trips/events!

After many years of baking in the sun I finally decided it was time to take my Dermatologist seriously. And while I"m all for no wrinkles and a skin cancer free life, I'm wondering why they chose Kristen Stewart to play Bella in Twilight. She's got nothing on the pale skin I'm sporting these days! Just 2 days before I"d be performing yet another round of bridesmaids duties I decided to do something about my vampire-like skin...and remembered the uhmazing reviews I'd seen about Ortanic. I made a phone call and they said they could fit me in later that day! Hello tan bridesmaid! After following a few instructions beforehand (exfoliate, no makeup, and even no deodorant) I showed up at the Equinox Spa ready to get my tan on. The lovely Danni mixed up some formula to make the perfect tan for my skin tone. Then I stood there naked in a scarecrow like position (slightly awkward) while she sprayed every inch of my body. She dried me with fans, lathered me up with baby powder, and minutes later I looked like I had just come back from a trip to the Bahamas. Danni warned me that later that evening I would get especially dark, but she promised me I'd have the perfect tan the following day. And she was right... Hours later my husband and the bride-to-be freaked out that I was getting darker by the minute. I glanced in the mirror and had to agree with them that I looked like I lived in the Bahamas. Oops. However, once I showered the next morning a layer of bronzer came off and I was left with a perfect tan..just like Danni promised! And people commented on my lovely tan for at least a week. Like any tan this one doesn't last forever. My vampire looks have returned, but at least I know I can fix this with another trip to Ortanic. Not quite as relaxing as a vacation, but it sure is healthier and less expensive. read more

I always have a natural tan; however, I get some mean tan-lines in the summer time. I wanted none of that for my wedding when I wore a strapless dress! I thought that Ortanic would be the best option. Making two appointments the Wednesday before our Saturday wedding was a breeze. They were in the evening, fifteen minutes apart. The spray tan room was nice. It was warmly decorated, but still looked chic and all about the business of spray-tanning. After-all, there was a glass shower-stall looking thing. The girl (I wish I could remember her name because she was a doll and a true professional) talked to me about what I wanted. We discussed looking natural but evening out those pesky tan-lines. She had me undress to my comfort (which was to my undies) and she whipped something up that would be appropriate for my complexion. I stood in the glass booth while she sprayed my face and body with the tanning solution. She had a serious face of concentration while she carefully blended everything and artfully made some parts slightly darker than others (you know - like where the sun would naturally warm your skin oooooor to give me contouring and appear as if I have a six pack!). She made conversation and also gave me clear directions about how to stand so that nothing smeared. When she was finished, I put on loose clothing and then waited for M. She undressed completely (I guess she's comfortable!) because she figured the girl sees naked bodies all day every day. Whatever. Probably true. We were both noticeably darker the next day and we took showers to rinse off (per instructions). My ears and neck were itchy, but I didn't really notice. M didn't follow instructions EXACTLY and had a little streaking and white blotches. That's her fault for not taking direction but I'm noting it here so that you can understand how important it is to follow the girl's instructions. I developed a full blown rash. It started at my ears and eventually moved all over my body. You can tell in my wedding profile picture that my ears are red. It was nuts. I'm not upset or anything. I talked to my doctor the Monday after the spray tan and she agreed that the spray tan was the best route to go to even out my tan lines but that I just had some funky reaction to it. I saw my doctor a total of three times within the month after the spray tan and even took a Prednisone pack over my honeymoon for this horribly itchy rash. My doctor was curious about the ingredients in the spray-tan solution so I called and emailed Ortanic about it. I wasn't upset or demanding a refund or anything. In fact, that never even crossed my mind. I was just curious to know what the heck I was allergic to so that I could avoid it at all costs in the future. Ortanic's response is super weird to me which is why I'm giving them three stars. They insisted that in so many years, NOBODY has had a reaction to their spray-tan and that it was unlikely their fault. They said that the spray tan only lasts six days so I couldn't possibly have a month-long rash from it. They didn't sympathize with my discomfort. They were more like, "It wasn't me!" Okay okay - take a chill pill! Save that reaction for people who are irate and not for me when I'm asking for your ingredients! read more

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I read about Ortanic after googling it and decided to give it a try. I've had 3 other spray tans from various places and frankly, always got a pretty nice tan. But, I love the whole "greeness" of this place and products. I agree with one of the other reviewers that it was difficult to find...it's on the sixth floor of a building that has an empty retail space in the bottom and no signs saying where to go to enter until you've gotten way into the building. I had to wait for some exercise type to come out to ask where to go. It is difficult to be naked in front of someone you don't know and it takes a trained clinician to make you feel comfortable, that was Kat. She got right down to business and had me sprayed and out of there in no time flat. I am nice and dark for my holiday weekend and I will definitely go back! read more

I was a loyal St Tropez user until I had my first experience with Ortanic Gold Coast. They actually mix the perfect color for your skin to achieve the perfecttan. Naturally I'm very fair and this looks like I just got back from vacation! I get so many compliments. Tracy is awesome, and I'll see her weekly! Jessie K read more

Bobby Brown. Bobbi Brown. The Brown Line. Brown Baggin' It. Brown Sugar. I'm down with the Brown. Yet so pale. Fortunately, alabaster is totally in, but for my 30th birthday I wanted to beg the question, "Are you just back from T&C?" (Turks & Caicos naturally.) Kristen at Ortanic did a dreamy job of turning me all rotisserie. I'm pretty sure I looked edible, bronzer and all, but you'll have to ask my sexy harem from party night. The application was perfection, Ortanic was nothing but professional and the Groupon discount did a lot to help my glee at the final result. It felt glamorous, decadent and completely unnecessary. But I'm allowed to live bougie on my birthday, no? p.s. Six days later and still glowing. That's what's up. read more

In: Looking sun-kissed. Out: Looking orange and/or leathery. Out: Pale and/or sickly colored. In: Smooth. Out: Wrinkly. In: 25 minute applications. Out: Hours baking in the sun and/or germ beds, ahem tanning beds. Thus... In: Ortanic. Out: Tanning salons and large doses of "real sun." In light (pun intended) of the recent findings about UV radiation...I opted to FINALLY try an airbrush tan. Hey, whatever...it's worth a shot. They've now deemed UV rays as a carcinogen, and as toxic as mustard gas and/or arsenic. GROSS. I'm out. More on that here: http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/52114357.html Step-by-step guide to airbrush tanning with Ortanic. 1. Make an appt. (with Gretchen, preferably) 2. Day of or night before: EXFOLIATE. 3. Show up with NO makeup, lotions, deodorant, etc. 4. Go to Ortanic. 5. Go into room (Danni is AWESOME) 6. Strip to your undies (ok, its a bit personal, get over it) 7. Danni (or other tech) applies airbrush tan, in your selected shade. 8. Fans are placed to dry you off. 9. Baby power applied to reduce sweat, etc. 10. No exercising or ahem...other sweaty activities for 6-8 hours. Plan accordingly. 11. Shower at least 8 hours later. Bronzer washes off. 12. Beautiful (fake) tan that lasts for a few weeks, and all of your friends will wonder when you have the time to sunbathe. 13. Repeat. I'm sold, friends. Seriously...the only thing I miss is the freckles, but hey...small price to pay. Look tan with pretty much zero effort, zero sun damage and no toxic, cancer-causing side effects? Let's do this. Pale girl, reporting for duty. APPROVED! $45 + tip. Worth every copper penny. WINTER UPDATE: *Have you noticed we live in a sunshine-less tundra at the current moment? Even when the sun does shine (1 day out of...20?), it is so very far away, it could not possibly clear up circles under the eyes, sallow looking skin, and the overall effects of wintertime. Ortanic will help you look "undead." Trust me. Consider it sort of like...concealer that lasts for a few days/week...no powder, no greasy finish. Just nice and "alive." Ahhh, yes. A nice little perk up, sun-free. Ortanic could be the temp cure for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)...I'm ALIVE! read more

Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. ("Confiteor" and only religious rant of the year) I have always known that I couldn't be a hunter, a pose model for painters, or a PhD student (uhh....wait...) See - I have no patience. Plus I should have faith in my sweet and beloved Yelper ladies CC and ED. Anyway - two days late I am REALLY happy with the result. The light patch above my knee? Gone. All the streaks were actually from the bronzer that washes out after the first shower. So I am all nice and good and golden. And got tons of compliments. Like: "You soaked up the sun all day!!" and not "Wow! god fake-tanning job!!" Kristen tried to call me twice yesterday to follow up. Nice touch. So yeah...I heart Ortanic. read more

So, I am kind of a nerd. No wait, make that a huge, dorka, prudy-prude nerd. There is only so much skin I will flash in public, and I dislike sitting out in the sun (I have too much to do! I cant just be laying around for hours!). Because of this, any small amount of real tan I get usually streaks across my body in weird, unflattering patterns. But that's nothing compared to surviving an entire winter in Chicago...skin that is so white it almost has a gray cast? ugh, yuck, yuck, yuck. Now, I have a wedding coming up in a few weeks. Not only is the gray pallor not going to work, but there isn't enough time, or sunlight, to do the real thing. Enter the airbrush tan. There is a bit of a system about the airbrushing, and they are pretty specific about the instructions. But trust me, it is only for your benefit, and the end results are worth it. I did have to get over some issues about standing in a fairly chilly room with just underwear on while this cold stuff is sprayed all over you, but it takes virtually no time and voila! Instant colour! As someone who is a newbie to airbrushing, this is pretty awesome. Quick, natural looking (and even! No stripes!) colour that supposedly lasts a couple of weeks. Yay! Now I wont blend into the white wall of my reception hall! Nice. Thanks Ortanic, I will be back! read more

For special occasions, I've always been a tanning bed kind of girl. Well, for my big day, I ran out of time and patience with those beds. After reading Ortanic's glowing (no pun intended) reviews from some of my favorite Yelpers, I braved the Ortanic experience. Following the same procedures as other Yelpers, I prepped beforehand and arrived on time in all black, washable clothes. Kristin surveyed me as to habits and desires for the tan. After the evaluation, she started the airbrushing. Be prepared to check your modesty at the door for the experience. In ten minutes time, I went from pale to lightly golden. Over the course of a drive up to Milwaukee for the wedding, my skin color darkened heavily thanks to the cosmetic bronzer. When I arrived in my parent's hamlet of Milwaukee, my dad was throughly impressed with the progress of the tan. By the time I slept in the tan, it dried and looked great. The tan didn't ooze off on my parent's old sheets as they feared either. In the morning, I did my gentle wash as recommended by Ortanic. I lotioned up with Johnson's baby lotion to reveal a beautifully golden tan. Over the next few days, I took good care of it until the wedding. I didn't look orange or anything freakish at all. Instead, I looked like a nicely tanned bride who spent months perfecting her tan for the big day. I got tons of compliments from family members who were throughly impressed with this airbrushed tan. Bottom line: I would do Ortanic again in a heartbeat. It's fast, inexpensive, and works so well. I recommend this to anyone looking not to waste their time with tanning beds while still looking fabulous for any special occasion. read more

Airbrush tanning felt like it was terribly indulgent. And then I showed up and walked out a beautiful golden color! Yelp led me to Ortanic (I was in Chicago on a business trip) and I wholly agree with the many other 5 star reviews. Making the appointment was easy. Called them up, got the last slot on Thursday (which is their busiest day, FYI). I got the rundown on the prep procedures and what to wear. The info is also on the website. I showed up with freshly scrubbed skin wearing old clothes. Kat called my name and we went back into the service room. She asked what my goals were and then she mixed the solution. I got naked (except for underwear) and she sprayed the barrier cream on my hands and toes. She did 2 passes with the airbrush, giving me instructions about how to move my arms and legs. Baby powder to absorb up any moisture (behind my knees, elbows and underarms) and got dressed. It really was that easy. I totally got the impression that Kat loves what she does. It must be fun to provide a service where the client instantly feels better about themselves and is happy. The tan itself looks great! I totally recommend Ortanic. Amazing experience! read more

Ditto most sentiments on here. Follow the instructions, and you're sure to get a subtle, natural looking tan. I went 2 days before I was standing up in a wedding. Went at night (already in my pjs) so I could go straight home to bed. The tan does get progressively darker overnight, but washes out to a perfect color after showering. Danni was very professional. And unless you want the typical white spots on your shoulder blades, under your buttcheeks, etc. from tanning beds (and don't even get me started on the mystic tan automatic spray tanners), this is a fantastic service! read more

As someone with fair skin, I had my fair share of sunburns growing up. I was always envious of people who were able to tan easily, and I attempted to achieve the same results for myself in tanning beds, with self-tanners, and with the Mystic Tan. I was never fully satisfied with the results. I swore off tanning beds all together towards the end of college after a friend was diagnosed with skin cancer due to regular tanning bed use. I found Ortanic shortly after they opened at Equinox in 2008. During my first appointment, I first received a personalized skin consultation with Danni. We discussed my skin history and the "look" I was hoping to achieve. She mixed up a tanning formula based on our conversation. I really appreciated this personalized attention and that the formula was specific to my preference. After the spraying was completed, I was told not to shower or engage in any activity that would cause me to sweat for the next 8-10 hours. As some other reviews have mentioned, the tan will get darker for the next few hours - do not panic. These bronzers will come off in the shower, and you will be left with a flawless, natural looking tan. I have been 100% devoted to Ortanic for all of my tanning needs since my first visit. I plan to go before all special events when I know I will be photographed a lot and anytime I just need a little boost to my complexion. I've seen at least 5 different consultants, and they're all amazing. I typically schedule my appointments in the evening then go home and put my pj's on and shower the next morning. read more

I tried Ortanic this past summer after buying a Groupon for it. I was looking into spray tanning options for my upcoming wedding, but had been disappointed with the orange and splotchy results from the Mystic tans I had tried. Ortanic totally changed my opinion of airbrush/spray tans. The results were very, very natural and I received many compliments. A couple things to note: 1) It's very important to follow the prepping procedures - i.e. exfoliate, don't wear any lotion, deodorant, perfume, make-up - this will really affect how good your tan looks. 2) You can get either 1 coat of color or 2. If you're pretty fair-skinned (like me) and worried about your tan looking too dark for an important event, I would just do 1. I've done Ortanic twice - the first time with 2 coats, the second time with 1. While it looked great both times, 1 coat was a little more subtle, especially considering I was going to be wearing all-white for my wedding. 3) Both times I've tried Ortanic, in the hours immediately following it my skin developed a really dark looking color - as in Magda from There's Something About Mary dark! I was freaked out that I would still look like that after I showered the next morning. Thankfully, after showering a lot of the color seemed to wash off and the result was just tanned, natural looking skin. So don't worry if you feel like it looks too dark after the application! (That being said, I would schedule your tan in the evening when you can just simply go home and get in your PJs afterward!) 4) Like a previous Yelper has mentioned, you really need to check your modesty at the door - you're totally naked except for your underwear with your arms and legs spread apart in various positions for about 10 minutes. My only complaint is the scheduling process - you need to call an 800 number to schedule it with Ortanic, who then contacts Equinox, and then Ortanic will confirm with you. Seems like an unnecessary extra step, but I guess Ortanic and Equinox Spa haven't combined systems yet. Also, you can only pay cash for Ortanic. Neither is a huge deal, but worth mentioning. Bottom line, Ortanic produces wonderful results. It's pricey, but worth it for special occasions. I don't think I'd use it regularly because it's out of my budget, but I'd love to if I could afford it! read more

So, it's been nearly 24 hours after my first ever spray-on, airbrush tan. I'm a little loathe to admit that because I think I might try to pass off my new golden (not orange, goldenrod, or rust) colored skin as sun-kissed and natural. But, as a big proponent of skin care and seeing as how I am so avoidant of the sun for fear of cancer and wrinkles, I am a huge fan of the sun-less (and UV-damage-less) tanning option! And, as a freakishly pale Asian, I figured I might as well get some help for my seemingly dysfunctional genes. I used the recently featured Groupon to get a discount on their usual $45 session. They emailed me a day before to remind me of the appointment and inform you of proper prep (most importantly, exfoliate!). The service is located in the Spa at Equinox, and they have free complimentary parking in the lot across the street (enter on Stockton). After filling out some brief paperwork and asking me about my skin and skin care habits, I stripped to my underthings and got sprayed. The color looked pretty darn good as she finished, but took a while to dry. I didn't mind it as much, but in retrospect, I was (more naked than not) standing in a room, with fans blowing at me, for a good 10-15 minutes. After the friendly service, I went home to let the color develop. This morning I eagerly jumped in the shower, excited for the final result! And... It was great! I am a good 3-4 shades darker, and it is super even. People have been asking me where I went recently, i.e. was I on a beach for the last week? So, all in all, a great first experience for me. If you're into tanning, you should check it out. read more

A little backround information about me: My boyfriend's nickname for me is "Casper". I'm blonde with fair skin and used to be a tanning bed junkie in college. (1997-2001, I can't believe I'm divulging this much information). I came to my senses when I left school, and swore off the sun and UV rays. I don't think my legs have seen the light of day since then. Pretty scary. Well.... I got sick of blending into white sheets and walls and took the chance of getting airbrushed. I didn't want to do the typical spray tan where you stand there in a booth and a machine does it because I know how fake it will probably turn out. I think about my hands, feet, the undersides of your arms...basically everywhere where the sun naturally hits you, and where it naturally doesn't hit you. I didn't want a Housewives of Orange County look, I wanted to look "alive". So I read all the rave reviews about Ortanic and saw that it got the seal of approval by Allure magazine and decided to go for it. Thank God. I've never looked more healthy, natural, and glowing... even more so than when I fake baked! My boyfriend absolutely loves it, and I just feel better in general. Kat is a tanning goddess, she really pays attention to what you want and always pays close attention to detail when it comes down to the small things (fingers, feet, face, etc). She even emails you the following day to make sure it was what you wanted. They keep your custom color "recipe" on file, so the next time you go you can adjust the color lighter or darker. I just wish I had discovered it sooner! Now go get your tan on at Ortanic. You won't be sorry! read more

I've been using Ortanic's services for almost a year now. Being an actress, NBA dancer and model it is important for me to always look good in person and the camera. I will not go in tanning beds, so airbrushing has given me the glow I need. All of the staff at Ortanic is professional, nice and on time. I look forward to all of my appointments. Naturally, I have very white porcelain looking skin, you will not believe how dark I am after I have been air brushed. I love it! They are very good about finding a color that will work well with your skin tone. Dependability and consistency is an important part of finding a good airbrusher. When you have to have that special glow you don't have time to wonder what you might look like the next day. At Ortanic I know exactly what I will look like because they have consistently given me phenomenal air brushes. If you are wondering where to go for airbrushing, definitely try Ortanic. read more

I am a member at Equinox Fitness and have been curious about Ortanic since the promotional materials started popping up around the gym. I finally took the plunge after receiving the Groupon offer. I bought 4 sessions and crossed my fingers. I went in super pale and was nervous they wouldn't be able to match my skin tone. Danielle, the technician, assured me that it would be easy regardless. After a few questions, she concocted my spray and went to town. It took about 10 minutes, and then 5-10 additional minutes to dry. The day of my first session was over 90 degrees and I couldn't help but perspire a bit on the way home. Unfortunately, this caused the color to come off of my underarms immediately, I was more aware the second time around and I avoided this by going straight home to air conditioning! You aren't supposed to sweat or rinse for at least a few hours, preferably overnight. Another suggestion I have is wear dark clothing while working out the first few days. I'm a runner and some of the color came off onto my light colored shirt. It washes out, but was embarassing. I have received countless complements and the "tan" looks really natural. My coworkers thought I was on the beach all weekend! It looks so good, I can't stop looking at the color. I've seen what Mystic tan and other sunless tanner results look like and this blows them out of the water. I don't lay out and am really conscious about wearing sunscreen so discovering Ortanic has been a god send! The price is about $45 a session, without the Groupon, so it'll be more of a pre special event splurge for me. read more

First of all - when you Google Ortanic Gold Coast, it lists the wrong address at 1750 N Clark St, which explains why I ended up at Equinox instead of at FFC (which is actually where it is located). Luckily, they were very nice about it and were still able to squeeze me in for a spray before a black tie gala I was going to the next day. The tan looked AMAZING. For not that much more price-wise than a Mystic Tan, it looked totally natural and not orange-y. It might not be a super dark color (or at least mine was not - maybe a little lighter than I would have liked), but I looked very sun-kissed and natural. I paid for the extender and the pre-tan applicator, but It also lasted well over a week. I was really pleased with the service. I will be back! read more

As a white person, I always hate the winter in Chicago due to the fact that 1) We get no sun December-March and 2) my Western European heritage causes me to become deathly pale. That's not hot. Trust me, I have done tanning beds, mystic tans, tans in a bottle, etc. It's either get cancer, look orange, or give up and look pale. However, I'm not a quitter. That is why I'm ecstatic that I found out about Ortanic! I have heard good things about airbrush tans, but they have always been out of my price range/I have no idea where to get one. So, when Ortanic was having a deal on WeGiveToGet.com, I decided to go ahead and purchase one. GREAT decision! I got my Ortanic a few days ago in preparation for a weekend trip to Miami. The process is a little bit awkward, as you have to get butt naked (besides underwear) in front of a complete stranger. But the girl who did my tan, Danni, was totally sweet and made me feel not so awkward. The actual airbrush process takes about 10 minutes, then you dry for about 5 mintues. BOOM! Tan AND totally natural looking. The first night you get it, you will be reallllllllly dark, but no worries. Take a shower the next morning and your natural tan emerges. I love my tan so far and I am ready to party it up in Miami! I will definitely be going back. Ortanic is a miracle! read more

Brown and Proud! I've been twice now.....once in Feb to test it out and see if it was as good as everyone says it is (it is!!) and then again a couple of weeks ago for a trip to Miami. I have to say that this is THE BEST fake tan I've ever had!!! I've tried other airbrush tans, mystic etc.....and this gets you the right amount of brown without looking fake. Service is fantastic....booking the appointment was easy.....they go through everything with you, prep, what to expect etc.......and both of the tan-technicians I had were super sweet, helpful and professional. Of course....you should def follow the instructions (they're not that hard) and it does get darker overnight.....but don't freak out.....once you shower in the morning....the tan comes out to the perfect color! I loved it so much I'm considering just doing this through the summer......so easy....so fantastic....so happy! read more

I found out about them through Groupon and decided to splurge and 4 coupons all at once. I had read up on their website and called 2 days in advance to book my appt. They asked for an email address and sent me an appt confirmation as well as some advance instructions on how to prepare the skin for the treatment. Danni was the one performing the spray and she did a wonderful job. Asked about how dark you would like to be and tailored the color to your skin tone. Since the spray is sugar based, you tend to be a bit sticky afterwards - definitely wear some loose clothing. It's been 3 hours since my spray and you can definitely tell the color getting darker. There are no streaks and no ugly orange fake tan!!! I will definitely be back and would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a natural, sun-kissed look without the hazard of being in the sun! read more

I got another tan for Thanksgiving. Ortanic is now affiliated with FFC gyms (while the last time I went, they were at Equinox). I got a great tan that looked wonderful in my family photos. I chose to get a darker tone than the first time. Pam sprayed me and she was very friendly and talkative. I have no problem stripping down to just bikini bottoms, but it IS cold when they spray you. And the clothes I wore home were stained, for sure. Make sure to wear crap sweats to this thing. People at work noticed my tan immediately, but no one commented at the family functions a day later, which leads me to believe it looked totally natural (yay!). I haven't taken care of the tan at all, because I didn't care what happened after the holiday, and it still looks good almost a week later. After I showered the first time, I didn't notice as strong of a smell as I did the year before. At FFC on Halsted, the parking was free and I was able to leave the tip on my credit card. I feel my experience with ortanic has improved and I will definitely keep coming back. read more

I love Ortanic! I've gotten spray tans from a machine, a person, organic formulas and not, and Ortanic is truly the best experience all around! They personalize your color to your skin instead of just choosing a level or number. The formula is organic so it doesn't smell chemically and is less sticky/tacky on your skin. The experience is super professional & personalized where they spray in the formation of your body (instead of just up and down strokes) so it looks perfect. It also fades really naturally like a real tan and lasts for approximately 10 days which is a long time in spray tan land! Whether you're getting one for something as special as your wedding (which I did!) or just to overcome this cold Chicago weather, I would recommend Ortanic over any other spray tan. Gives you a gorgeous glow and boost of confidence to boot! read more

Terrible! Terrible! I asked for, "as dark as possible," and I promise my blood pressure rising in my face was 50x darker! Dark is NOT dark. The topical "tanner" washes away with a splash of water leaving NO COLOR! I can get a better tan in the winter in Canada!! read more

If I'm paying $60 (after a discount) for a spray tan, it better make me darker than the tanning foam I use at home, and it better last longer than one shower. It didn't, and it didn't. My technician was friendly, the place was clean, and I wasn't streaky or orange, it just wasn't a good spray tan. I was heading to Vegas that day for my friend's bachelorette party, and by the time we got to the hotel that night (about 10-12 hours out) I had a little color, but it was mostly that almost-dirty color you get from just the bronzer. I put on some makeup and a long-sleeved dress and made the best of it. I woke up the next morning expecting that "HOLY CRAP WHOSE LEGS ARE THOSE" moment when you wake up after a spray tan, but noooope. And when I showered (something like 26 hours after my appointment), it was all over. Not worth it - go buy a bottle of St. Tropez foam and pay $30 for a darker tan that sticks around. read more

This place used to be great. They have since changed technicians and I have walked out twice with orange, streaky tans. In addition, I have a membership and they cannot get the billing straight. I have told them a few times now that I should be billed from my current bank account and they are still billing me from my old checking account that is no longer used. If you asked me two years ago about Ortanic I would have said it was great...now, not at all. read more

Ever since Shawn left it hasn't been the same. Every time I ask to go darker and it still is not nearly as dark as Shawn did. I shower and I am basically as pale as I was before. The girls need to learn how to make the tans as dark as Shawn did them. @ortanic bring Shawn back to teach them. read more

I really wish that I had enjoyed my experience here but sadly it isn't so. The young girl who sprayed me was nice and bubbly but her lack of direction while she sprayed me made me a little nervous but alas this was her job and I tried to have faith in her. I went out later that night and was so so dark from the bronzer. Don't get me wrong, I like my spray tans dark because I feel like, whats the point if I stay all pale! But this was so dark that I was actually embarassed to meet my friends out! Again, I can deal with it but when I woke up the next day I had white blotches all over my arm that did not go away after bathing. Talk about sucky right!? Hello, obvious tanning experiment gone wrong! Unfortunately I was taking off for the week (even more sucky) and wasn't able to call them until a few days later. The owner was nice enough about it, asking me to explain the white spots as well as making a time for me to meet her so she could look at them. Well, the day came and she called me and had to cancel but said some other lady would be there to look at the spots. I never went and never called back and neither did she. I just started to feel like I was irritated anyway about the spots and I certainly didn't want to go down there just so they could look at them. What's the point? Anyway, to sum it up: the color wasn't great and I got white spots that screamed fake tan. The color faded all blotchy and made me look like I had a disease after. I've defiantly had better and feel free to message me if you want to know by whom! read more

STREAKS!! I have been spray tanning many times before and I love it. I made the wrong decision to go to ortanic right before my brother's wedding for the first time. The person spraying me was very nice and promised me no streaks. (even though I pointed out to her my shin looks blotchy and will it be ok? ) I went home and my boyfriend started cracking up. You turn a very very dark color while the tanning is perfecting. I could not sleep all night because I was nervous how it would look. In the morning I showered and alot of color came off. I noticed my legs were orange and STREAKY! I scrubbed and scrubbed. It didn't ruin my time at the wedding but it was so embarrassing and should have been the last thing I was thinking about. They recommened a product incase of streaks or to fix spots. The product cost $45!! I bought it anyway because I wanted to make sure to look natural. I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN MY MONEY BACK. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. It does not spread easily and it looks like dirt. Anyone want it for free? Go to benefit. They do a great job and I always get compliments. I gave ortanic one star for not streaking my face and arms! read more

I was mostly happy with the overall experience, this being my first time ever trying a spray tan, and I'll likely improve my rating after trying it a few more times. Kat was incredibly friendly and made me feel comfortable throughout the process (it can sometimes be awkward to strip down in front of a total stranger!). The night of my spray I felt really good....it was a reasonable cost for great service and what looked to be an incredible product. This morning after I showered...and granted, she warned me that I may turn out a shade lighter...I would say my legs were several shades lighter. There's a light spot on my leg that kind of gives away that it was a spray tan, as well as a mark or two on the side and palm of my hands. I'm planning to go to a closer location to get their bronzer spray for touchups but a little bummed I'll have to spend more money to even out tgose couple little spots. Overall, a great experience and I'll likely buy a package for multiple sprays, but need to do a few touch-ups and know better now to ask for the same (or more) color on the legs as on my arms. Definitely give them a try! Great customer service and plenty of coupons and deals go a long way. UPDATE: I changed my rating from 3 stars to 5 because the owner promptly responded to my concern and let me know about their satisfaction guarantee, so I'm headed back today to get touched up. No one and no product is perfect, but customer service makes ALL the difference! read more

I've never been here, but now I am never going. I made a last minute appointment the night before, because it was literally the only time I would be able to go. Well, my plans fell apart and I didn't have a babysitter to watch my two babies, but my sister was still able to go AND THEY CHARGED HER FOR ME NOT BEING ABLE TO GO. When I called and cancelled for myself, she seemed so accommodating on the phone. It's one thing if you charge me, but don't charge my sister! We have our grandmother's funeral tomorrow and a wedding rehearsal the next day and HER wedding the Saturday! Ugh! As if this time wasn't stressful enough! I just feel it is so rude. This SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED with me when I cancelled! read more

Due to major traffic I arrived for my tanning appointment a 1/2 hr late on a Friday night, but because of a miscommunication between the call center the tanning tech had already left. The staff went out of their way to accommodate me - called the tanning tech to come back, gave me a discount on the massage I ended up getting instead when they couldn't reach her, and comping my tan which was rescheduled to the next morning. When I came in for my tan the next day, tthe tanning tech was very knowlegeble and professional and did a great job. Once I was finished, the manager and staff made it a point to come in to apologize for what had happened the night before AND brought me a beautiful bouquet of flowers to make up for the mistake. This is what I call amazing customer service! I will definetly recommend friends to come to Ortanic for all their tanning needs. read more

Ortanic is defintely better than going mystic. I had Gretchen as my airbrusher. She was great- very nice, asked a lot of questions, and made me fee; very comfortable. In fact , the facilities were super clean and everyone was wonderful there. I loved my tan when I left and even after I showered the next day and it washed off (which I knew about). It r eally looked great. However, it was hot the day after my tan and half my tan sweated off me. There was nothing I culd do- its Chicago in July. I could see the streaks (which did disappear when I rubbed them in), but nonetheless. Wear black afterwards- I mean days afterwards!! I heard after the initial shower the day after, there wasnt any transfering, but there was and A LOT!! I went as a test run before my wedding and am glad I did because if my dress got all orange I would be devastated and look awful. This may not happen to everyone, but it did to me and was very disappointed. The people were great, however, and I would suggest giving it a shot. read more

I had a really positive experience at Ortanic. The woman who applied my spray (sorry, forgot her name) was polite and thorough and chose the perfect shade after asking me a series of questions. That first night after application it was pretty intense (the bronzer is mostly the cause) but the next day after my first (gentle) shower it looked completely realistic. And for a first-time cost of $35, it's a steal. I highly recommend this place. Don't be afraid to try it! read more