Moving to philly I was apprehensive of the tanning salons around here, but this one completely made me change my mind. Obviously it's the absolute cutest salon around but the owner went ABOVE and beyond to make sure my boyfriend and I were satisfied. She took so much time to get to know me and explain everything to me. The bed works fantastically and I cannot wait to get my lashes and make up done -- pictures to come !!! Love this place and I feel more like a new friend verses a "number". This is such a welcome change - love love love this place. read more

I treated my mother and myself to a trip here for teeth bleaching. Taylor was our guide and showed us everything we needed to know. It was a super easy process that took roughly twenty minutes. I went from a 12 to a 2, with a 1 being the whitest. I was extremely happy with my results!! I was having so much fun chatting with the employees I completely forgot to take before and after pics, but it's definitely something I'll be doing every 6 months. I also recently gifted my husband a gift card here and his results are wonderful also!! While waiting for my cousin to finish her treatment (there's only one room and machine) I noticed Diana fixing and tinting the brows of almost every client that walked in. As a blonde with naturally fair brows, I had been toying with the idea of micro-blading for awhile now. I decided to try tinting that day as a less permanent and perhaps another longer-term option since I had never done it before. I was very happy with the tinting but more importantly with the shaping!! I have been getting my brows shaped since I was a teen and I have NEVER had them done this good!! I swore it looked like I had Botox!!! My eyes were so open and bright!! I will be heading to Diana from now on! She's a wizard! Girls, run to her!!! I couldn't have been happier with the work my family and myself had done here! read more

FIRST OFF you might as well just Ignore that girls about the way Dianna does eyebrows because they are false....that must be her homie trying to help her out. The biggest mistake I made is going to Sun Myst for Eyebrows Ok so lets talk about how DIANNA BUTCHERED MY BROWS. So I found alot of nice comments about Valeries eyebrow shaping skills and decided to make an appointment. When I got there I was told that Valerie no longer worked at the establishment and they had someone that is just as good as her working there now. So I went down stairs and Dianna was there. She kind of reminded me of DRITA FROM MOB WIVES(very rough attitude). So i told her please keep my eyebrows thick as possible, i like the tails of my eyebrows thick and she obviously didnt understand what thick meant becase she chopped the whole top of the tail of my eyebrows off+ made the arches terrible, I dont even know what shape they are. I had BEAUTIFUL eyebrows before this lady came along && no i did not leave a tip because she did a HORRIBLE JOB!! She is literally an eyebrow murderer. I seriously want a refund of the 30.00 + the 20 dollar parking-- because its gonna take me FOREVER To grow these things out. Now it literally takes me 20 mins extra to get ready now that I have to use Anastasia BH to draw them on!! read more

Sun Myst Tanning Spa - The eyebrows to the left are the ones I had before Dianna literally hacked my brows to death. Why in 2017 do you think these eyebrows r ok?? - Tanning Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Just updating on another visit to Sun Myst to get my eyebrows done by the amazing Dianna! I saw a previous review below stating my name (sweetie, if you're going to put my name on blast, at least fact check before making a false claim, but rather than focusing on this mistake, let's point out others you've made) -- Dianna took her time on my eyebrows and unlike other places I've been to, she took her time and made sure I was happy with my eyebrows and made an amazing recommendation on which eyebrow pencil I should use. Through the years I've been her client, she never butchered my eyebrows, just like how I never used a same photo to make a false Yelp review, I make sure to always take new photos to show Dianna's amazing talent. Don't go anywhere else for your eyebrows and my photos here should be proof! read more

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*Oct 2016 Update: Valerie Peoples is now at her own salon at 1500 Walnut St.). * There's only one reason I come here, and that's to get my eyebrows waxed/shaped by Valerie Peoples. Valerie was trained by Anastasia Beverly Hills, which is why I began going to her (I was previously driving over an hour just to get my brows done at an Anastasia salon), and I've continued coming to her for the last few years because of the amazing job she does. It is a bit pricer ($30) than just getting your eyebrows done at your local nail salon, but I promise you it is so worth it! Your eyebrows are shaped in proportion to your eyes & nose, all while relaxing on a salon table. Valerie even uses a magnifier to ensure she does a precise job. My recommendation is to give her a try, and if you've never had your brows actually 'shaped' before, grow them out for a month or two before coming. You will thank me later! Some comments about the salon itself. The front desk staff can be hit or miss. It's basically all young girls working there, so some are super friendly/nice, while others are just rude. The salon is clean, and has an updated modern look to it. If you have to wait, the front desk staff will always offer you something to drink, which is a nice gesture. They also always have candy or light snacks out. The one negative is the appointments almost always run 10 to 30 minutes behind schedule, and I can't remember a time where they actually took me at my scheduled appointment time. I don't blame Valerie for this, as I know it generally is other customers ahead of me that ran late, but still, it's been just about every time over the last few years. read more

I got an airbrush spray tan here and it turned out great! The color looks natural and the girl who spray-tanned me was really nice and made me feel really comfortable. The salon feels a little bit crowded and hot (especially in the summer time) and isn't that relaxing. But if you make an appointment you can be in and out in about 15 minutes looking good! read more

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This review is for Dianna. She's been doing my brows for the past 4 years and she's absolutely the best! When I first started going to her my brows were horrible from getting them done at the nail salon (wish I knew better) But now my brows always look good! They're thick enough w/o being bushy, perfect shape and my brow pencil is optional after she's done! For a brow wax expect to sit in her chair for about 15 minutes, I pay a little more than Id like to get them waxed but its totally worth it! She does more than brow waxing too so book an appointment! SN: The girls at the front desk are nice and the spa is always clean and well kept! read more

The girls working there were really nice and informative. My custom tan came out wonderfully the following morning after my shower! Can't wait to go to Florida looking fierce and bronzed. As a girl who is very fair, this spray tan gave me that little boost that made me beach ready. read more

Sun Myst Tanning Spa - Awesome glow in time for my Florida trip! Thanks Sun Myst! - Tanning Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I got my first spray tan ever this Wednesday and I'm obsessed with it. It's crazy and weird and stickier and less practical than I had imagined, but it's amazing. I've never been this color in my life. I feel like 63% sexier. The girl who sprayed me, Nay, has got to be THE most enthusiastic spray tanner in the world. She's so into it, and so committed to giving a great tan. Before I did it, I didn't really think about there being different levels of quality or technique involved in spray tanning, but now I totally see how someone could give a bad tan. And I'm so glad I lucked into finding someone awesome. Nay convinced me to get the "Miami" - which is not what I would have chosen on my own at all - and I am so so so glad she did. SunMyst is clean and friendly and convenient, and I'm blown away by how professional it was. I bought a 2-pack of spray tans and I'm really looking forward to going back. read more

As I live just a few blocks away, i had walked by this place so many times, thinking about my paleness and how I could really go for a tan, sans the skin cancer. After seeing the "Best in Philly" spray tan sign at least 20 times and the sign outside that read "Need an eyebrow recovery? Come see Valerie, the Brow Doctor" - I finally gave in. I came in one night, made an appointment for both, then came back a few nights later. First off let me tell you, if you have a problem with the tweezers like I do, this woman will put a dead stop to that. She is amazing at it - and she'll tell you she is too. :) She's super friendly and super precise, takes her time and spent 20+ minutes getting my brows perfect. Believe me, you want someone who is ripping hairs off your face to care as much as she does. As for the spray tan, I decided to give it a whirl. I went with the airbrush where a technician sprays you. Good for a first timer like me who would probably end up spraying myself in the eyes. Holy cow did it make me dark. I was freaked out for a day but then it faded to an awesome color...which lasted about 6 days. $40 for 6 days = a little much. But, it was fun, and I would definitely do it again for a wedding or other special occasion. The place also has tanning beds, stand up booths and the spray tan machine at a lower price. Staff is real friendly and makes you feel comfortable. Check it out! read more

Went in for the teeth whitening...with all of the eating out and wine drinking I do, I thought this might be a good idea. Was a little apprehensive about going to a "tanning salon", but it was referred by a friend and assured it was guy friendly. The receptionist welcomed me, explained the procedures available and then gave me a tour. Very masculine/neutral interior with dark wood floors, grey walls and dim lighting. This isnt the white-out and flowered covered spa that you might be picturing. Background music was playing throughout the place, mostly mellow club-like music. Comfortable chairs in the lobby and munchkins and pretzel bites sitting out. The owner Marilyn was here and introduced herself and said hi, very friendly and down-to-earth. Couldn't have made me feel anymore comfortable here. The teeth whitening system takes about 20 minutes total from when you walk in till you're ready to walk out. You get a quick little brush like device to clean your teeth, then a shaped mouth piece goes in your mouth and then after doning a pair of UV goggles, a UV light is put up against it and 15 minutes later you're done. I had no sensitivity to my gums or teeth, and instant results. There's this little tooth color device you check your staring color with, and although I thought I had pretty white teeth, saw 4 shades improvement after the treatment. Why more people don't get this done, I don't know because there's no reason to be walking around with stained teeth. If you drink coffee or drink red wine on a regular basis, you should be coming here every six months for another treatment. If your teeth are stained from smoking, well, you've just got a disgusting habit and should quit. Then come in for a treatment :) Didn't have time for a tanning session, although I'll be back soon to use the stand-up bed for a base tan for the shore this year. I ddn't realize how easy and safe they were to use and as a guy in a "salon", I feel totally at ease at coming back here. read more

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It was such a pleasure meeting Diana and I am in love with my eyebrows. Diana is very passionate about her work and shows. The staff at Sun Myst are very warm and welcoming and the salon is very nice. I highly recommend Sun Myst. Diana has a new loyal client. I also plan to come back to Sun Myst for teeth whitening read more

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I was really nervous to get a spray tan but the girl who sprayed me made me not feel as awkward. I liked that she gave me her opinions because I really didn't know what what would look good and what wouldn't. I just got back from getting the signature spray tan, and so far so good! read more

With the high reviews this salon received I may have been expecting a lot, but I was very unimpressed. It was an extremely cold night, but the salon was freezing and when your getting completely undressed that is NOT ideal. At that point I should have chosen stand-up, silly me. The bed was SO cold and since I don't tan often I went in for a short period of time (ten minutes) and the bed never warmed up. It was a chilly experience. Other down points... no where to put your clothes, so they had to go on the floor. There was no music playing at all. I was also surprised that the lowest bed/stand-up was $15 for one time! They did seem to have a lot of specials but for packages. I will say the girl who showed me around was extremely nice and I think I got some good color, but I will not be coming back. read more

Dianna does the best eyebrows in Philly. I've been going to her for over a year now and for 5 months I moved away from Philly and did not let anyone else touch my eyebrows until I returned. That is a lot to say for me since I have very thick, curly eyebrows that I would rather have them grown all in than someone else mess them up. Highly recommended!!! Update: I've been going to Dianna for 4 years now, she is consistent and knows what fits your face read more

After everyoneeee (including myself) ruining my eyebrows and turning them into fat triangles with no shape, I took to the internet... Through a big investigation, sun myst kept popping up as the place you wanna be. Could not agree more. I got really lucky, as apparently she usually has a waiting list, but Valerie was open to help me out! The place is beautiful, fancy, very nice smiley clean kept staff, they play nice music, even the lights were dimmed in a comfortable way. I thought I was just getting my eyebrows waxed, but I really got them shaped. Valerie was INCREDIBLE. She knows exactly what she's doing and, even tho much more expensive than a basic nail salon, soooooo worth it. Shes the only one allowed to touch my eyebrows now haha Could not be happier! Thanks ladies!!!! read more

Used to go to mega sun down the street for UV tanning but after finding sun myst I'll never go back!! It is so clean and he staff are SO much friendlier. It is worth the extra money for the wonderful service and also because it is open later and sometimes when I'm stuck at work I end up not making it to mega sun. Also: they're currently having awesome New Years sales ! read more

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Diana is my mf girl. She knows exactly how to maintain my crazy brows. She's real. I've been going to her for about 3 years. She deserves her own salon if I was rich I would invest in this.. honestly love you lady di read more

First time here and second time ever getting a spray tan. Although I will say that the tan looks awesome! I would definitely agree with previous reviews regarding customer service. When I first called at like 7pm and asked if they had any appointments for a spray tan for the rest of the night, the girl said they were booked til close. Ok, not surprising since it is 2 days before Halloween. I said ok, I'll just come down for a normal tan in a bed. When I get there however, the woman behind the desk (who didn't greet me and seemed annoyed that I wasn't swayed into buying a tanning package or whatever lotion they were pushing) was like "Oh, who told you we were booked? That's weird, you can go right in". So I guess who ever answered the phone at first just didn't want to work anymore that night? Who knows. My actual spray tan was pretty rushed, which is cool by me since you are standing in front of a stranger basically naked, however it would have been nice to feel a little more welcome! Plus she didn't even ask me how dark I wanted to be. All in all I'm pleased with the result, though! You can treat me however you want if its worth it in the end. read more

Can't speak to the tanning although it is clean and welcoming. I come for Valerie. She has transformed my brows in the past year from overplucked to fabulous. I also had a brazillian last time I went and it was quick and professional. ****please note Valerie is now at 1500 walnut street and you can find her on yelp under 'Valerie Peoples' read more

I am a regular at Sun Myst, and they by far have the best natural looking spray tan. The spray rooms are relatively clean given that a spray tan involves spraying a lot of the product into the air. The girls are meticulous covering all areas but get you in and out quickly. Thorough scrubbing prior makes all the difference. The body wash and lotion they recommend make the tan last a few days longer. A weekly spray is a necessity for me as I don't tan, and they run specials on slower days. Overall, a great experience and the staff make me feel comfortable. read more

I don't usually write reviews, but after reading the reviews here and visiting Sun Myst this afternoon, I feel like I should. This was my first time, and I was nervous. Reading the reviews about the rude staff and rushed appointments made me even MORE nervous. I'm guessing the rude girls these other Yelpers are referencing have left or been fired (or maybe they ARE actually "awful" and can only be pleasant on rainy Mondays when the rest of us are a little sad and cranky). The girl at the counter was super sweet and accommodating and got me a drink while I waited (I was early). She asked me if I had any special event coming up and when I told her that I just decided to give it a try because Mondays were 1/2 off, she said "Cool! That's a great idea!" instead of getting all judgy (like I thought she might after reading some of these other reviews!) The girl who sprayed me was also perfectly lovely and talked me through the whole thing, knowing it was my first time. Yes, she was quick. I don't know about any of you, but standing topless in front of a complete stranger in a series of awkward positions isn't an experience I'd ever wish to be drawn out any longer. I'd call it "efficient" and she made absolutely sure I was happy with the result, checking her work along the way to make sure she didn't miss any spots. She made me feel completely comfortable and let me know what to expect and how to get the most out of my tan. They were all great - I'll absolutely go back! read more

I had a really great experience. I went for my first spray tan here & I didn't exactly know much about the after care & which spray tan I should get for my complexation but Nay walked me through everything & told me everything I needed to know. She was super helpful! The actually spray tan itself even lasted quite a while, at least a week for me. As long as I kept up with it, I could expect to get the most out of my money. Great experience!! #spraysbynay read more

I love Sun Myst. I am by no means a serious tanner. I am beyond pale (think Casper the friendly ghost meets Snow White), so I come to Sun Myst to get spray tans. They have awesome Sunday Funday specials ($25 for a custom spray tan that's normally $45? Hello heaven) Alicia, who has done all of my sprays at SM, is a total sweetheart. She'll ask you how dark you want to be--I usually just tell her I want to look tanned but for her to use her judgment. If you go repeatedly to her, she'll ask you how you liked your last spray and if you want any modifications (like "oh my hands got a little orange" "can we go darker on my legs", etc). She does a really great job and she makes you feel really comfortable while getting spray half (or fully) naked. haha My tip for the spray tanners out there: make sure you are generous with the barrier cream on your hands and feet. I didn't put on enough and my palms were pretty orange despite Alicia wiping them down (totally my fault, I'm sure I probably touched my skin too which didn't help). You will be pretty dark the first day before you shower (wait at least 8-10hours after your spray). After the shower you'll look more normal. The color is great and lasts a good 5 days and then starts to fade. They have lots of packages for people who go more frequently but I go more on a special occasion basis. The girls at the front desk are super sweet and accommodating. Last time I was in I saw a girl who had been waiting longer than usual for her appointment because of a bride who was having eye-brow damage control done. The girl at the desk gave her a free tanning session for being patient (good service IMO) My favorite place for spray tans, def going to look into getting my eyebrows done here too. I've heard really fantastic things about the girl who does them. 5/5 read more

Okay, your talking to a girl who spray tans a lot. At least 2-3 times a month. I work full time and don't have the luxury to be outside during the days. Since living in Philly, I have yet to find a salon that gives a great spray tan for a reasonable price. That all changed two weeks ago. I went in for a mystic tan here at Sun Myst. There Monday special caught my eye ($20)... not to shabby! I have sprayed mystic before and have had great results. But for some reason that day when I sprayed the solutions didn't mix well with my skin. (This happens)...not gonna lie, I was bummed. But here is where my experience made a 180. I called the salon and told them my story. There was no hesitation to have me come back for a complimentary spray tan. I told her I wanted to try the airbrush tan and again no hesitation, she discounted that for me! (WHAT THE HECK!) I was so grateful just for that. So I went in this week for my spray tan, and LET ME TELL YOU. Your money is well spent. The girls at this salon are super knowledgeable and know exactly what they are doing. And from spraying for years, I want someone who knows what they are talking about. From my front desk experience to the time I walked out. I was BEYOND PLEASED. The spray tan looks so natural. I love it. I have gotten so many compliments and only been three days! She even double coated me! WOW! Talk about a bronze bombshell. And the girl who sprays you is such a doll. She is really sweet. I have not been this satisfied from a spray tan since I moved to Philly. Sun Myst has me locked down as a customer for a very very long time. What are you waiting for? read more

Best spray tan ever. People are friendly and helpful. Nice atmosphere. They make you feel special.

Their glow bed is amazing! Well worth the price. The ladies working are courteous and helpful. read more

Most claustrophobic lay-down top level beds I have ever had the displeasure of using. And the bulbs were a little crazy. I got a burn in only one of my calves (super random). Just to give you some background I am from the Caribbean and have only burned twice in my 27 years of life (both were from midday equator sun adventures). However, the salon is very nice and the prices are fair. If they get larger beds they would definitely get 4 stars. And if they gave you more than 5 minutes to prep maybe 5 stars . read more

You know what they say, if you can't tone it then tan it! Today was my first experience at the salon and I was very impressed. Definitely gets crowded after work but there is plenty of seating and the most you will wait is 15 minutes. There are also usually snacks to munch on while waiting provided by the salon. The girls who work there are so friendly and accommodating, explained all of the packages and the wattage, showed each booth and how it worked. They have a variety of beds and spray tan options and the prices are comparable if not exactly cheap. I'm looking forward to making this my new go-to spot to stay bronzed! read more

Very clean and I've never had to wait. They always know what lotion to recommend and I never feel like I'm being pushed into buying a package. I've only used the beds, but I'd like to try the spray tan and teeth whitening as well. read more

I purposefully went to Sun Myst because I am a fan of the Norvell Sunless Tanning Booth. However, my experience was anything but pleasant. I noticed that the spray came out clumpy and seemed to heavily concentrated on my feet area. When the spray tan was over, I also noticed an obscene amount of "tan" on the walls as well. I walked out and commented that I think there is something wrong with the machine as I have used this same type of booth several times before in other cities and never had this problem. Typically, the Norvell booth is a nice, light, clean and quick spray that requires no effort post spray. The woman assured me that this was normal to have dye dripping down my legs and feet in a splotchy pattern and that it was just bronzer that would wash away when I shower 6-8 hrs later. I was encouraged to heave it alone and it would look fine tomorrow. Less than 24 hrs later and my legs and feet look awful. There are dark, heavy lines down my legs that pool around my ankles. Needless to say I will look elsewhere for another booth. read more

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Dianna never fails to do a beautiful job on my brows! Followed her from Ulta to here, she will always be my go to brow shaper in Philadelphia. read more

First of all, let me start by saying that I never, EVER write reviews for yelp.com unless something is off the charts amazing or incredibly terrible. Unfortunately for Sun Myst, my review will reveal the latter. CLEANLINESS: While the location is super convenient and it received several accolades, I would never set foot in that place again. The booths looked like they weren't cleaned in at least a month. There was dust and grit all over the salon and it smelled terrible. I felt like I should run to the nearest shower when I left that place because God only knows when was the last time that lazy staff has cleaned anything. STAFF: The staff was so rude. One girl brought her child to work and was more concerned with playing with her child than actually helping customers. When I mentioned that the booths were NASTY and then showed her, she rolled her eyes and said she "thought she cleaned it.." GROSS! On top of this, I was never asked for eyewear or if I needed anything. Again, I think the staff was just to lazy to get anything for the customer so they didn't even bother to ask. PRICE: For what you're paying for this place, you're better off going to a salon to be airbrushed or another tanning salon. So if I didn't make it incredibly obvious, do not go here! There are so many other places to go instead. read more

Just moved to Philly and found this place, they seem to have very few tanning booths and only one lay down machine, which seem kind of outdated. They even charge extra for the winkies to protect your eyes! I don't mind paying more for a better atmosphere, more knowledgeable assistants and an updated equipment read more

I have not come here for tanning but for eyebrow waxing. Valerie does amazing brows. I'm so happy she is there full time now. She really shapes your brows to your face. She has a great personality and very friendly. Plus I love that my brows are not bright red when I leave her. You would never know I just got my brows waxed. She is a true expect in her craft. read more

Small place but convenient. Gets the job done. The staff here is super friendly. I don't like spray tans, and it seems like most of the salons in the city focus solely on that. But glad I found this spot for regular tanning services read more

Sun Myst is okay... I believe they are probably the best airbrush tan salon in Philly. The staff isn't overly friendly, but I didn't think they were rude either. It is a bit pricey, but the experience is satisfactory, they are relatively quick, they know what they're doing, and the salon is modern and clean. read more

Uneven swirly spotty spray tan (by hand, not machine). For $45, I expect more and have had much better.

Tanning is great! no problem there but that girl that's called a professional Dianna should really be fired because not only does she do a bad job but she is sooo unprofessional! I went on my birthday to go tanning and I was running late so I deiced to get my brows wax/tinted there. As she began my brows she started talking about her "career". She told me that for about 6 years she was working in the industry, I believe even at the place she is at now with NO Licence! She was kinda bragging about it, like she got away with not being licences. I told her that I too went to school and was licensed but I never used it because I focused more on massage therapy. As she doing my brows I could see she was more into herself talk about herself then my brows. She doesn't know how to shape your own brows for your face. She'll shape them as if she was shaping her own. The people that go to her are may not know brows because I saw the first review pic and it was Dianna brows staring me in the face. After I was done I told her I wasn't happy and her response was.... "oh maybe you don't know how its suppose to look because your not use to makeup" (I came in there with a bare face and i did mention i do not wear makeup, NOW). She basically blamed for not knowing how good it looked lol. i ended canceling everything on my birthday because my skin reacted negatively to whatever she did. I still go for tanning but I will Never go to her for brows no matter how busy my brow lady is and I hope you all do not listen to these people that say she is good because is horrible and so unprofessional. read more

I was nervous about trying airbrush tanning because previous experiences with Mystic Tan booths and sunless tanners weren't always good. They have you go back to a little room and disrobe but you can keep bra/undies on- whatever you prefer. The girl was nice enough but very fast, almost rushing for some reason (no other customers were there). After the spraying, she blew me dry with a hair dryer for like 5 seconds. That made me nervous cause she didn't dry me for long or evenly and then you're supposed to get dressed right away. Afterwards, I was very dark and smelled weird. The next day I showered (you have to wait at least 8hrs to shower) and you could see some of the tan wash away. After that, I had a light tan with just a few uneven areas. For $40, I think it was too pricey. Although the tan looked natural, I wish it was a bit darker (no one even noticed my "tan") and lasted longer (it was faded after just a few days). I'll only do this for special occasions like a vacation or wedding or something. read more