From the celebrity-frequented to the hidden gems, here are our picks for the best tanning salons in Melbourne
There’s a reason celebrities and regular folk alike opt to rock a tan for special events and occasions. A little glow can boost confidence and put some pep in your step - not to mention the head-to-toe airbrushed effect it lends the skin.
These days, there’s no need to subject yourself to UV damage on your quest for the perfect bronze. Listen - we love a day on the beach as much as the next person, but you won’t see us catching rays without an inch-thick coating of factor 50 from head to toe.
With plenty of spots around Melbourne promising sunkissed tans on demand, you can maintain a natural-looking glow year round - no matter what Melbourne’s unpredictable weather patterns are up to.
From the celebrity-frequented to the hidden gems, we've rounded up our picks for the best tanning salons in Melbourne. We also know that a trip to the salon isn’t always on the agenda; if you’re departing Melbourne for an interstate sojourn or an overseas escape - or you just don’t want to leave the house - keep scrolling for our top choices for at-home tanning.
For a show-stopping tan in a luxe inner city setting, look no further than Miss Fox. Located on Little Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Miss Fox regularly cleans up at global spa awards thanks to its world-class services. Miss Fox tanning technicians use the Three Warriors system - organic, vegan and formulated with a violet base to create natural, flattering tans which complement any skin tone. You’ll be in and out of its custom-built tanning suite in just ten minutes.
Beautyologist has the look and feel of an apothecary, and offers an essential-oil infused, sensorial tanning experience to match. Opting for organic doesn’t start and end with your grocery shop - Beautyologist use streak-free and certified organic Eco Tan products for a more natural approach to tanning. Ideal for those who’d like their tan to nourish the skin and smell divine, Eco Tans will see you bronzed without the nasties - or an orange tint.
Spray Aus is your one-stop shop for beautiful tans. It's got it all. We’re talking locations in Brighton, South Yarra, Richmond and Moonee Ponds, mobile tanning and even a range of take-home options, from mists to mousse and more. The brand's formulas reflect an obsession with creating the perfect tanning products, down to texture, organic ingredients and luxurious fragrance. No long wait times here - Spray Aus tans dry in a flash and develop in as little as 1.5 hours.
In the heart of Camberwell you’ll find the millennial pink-hued Beauty and Bronze salon, peddlers of flawlessly blended, bespoke tans. With express or eight-hour options depending on your needs, Beauty and Bronze tan specialists will consult you on your tan aspirations to create a custom depth, undertone and finish. Whether you’re a regular or need a confidence boost for your big event, Beauty and Bronze tick all the boxes.
Highly rated for its cosy studio and skincare-led approach, Take Off Skin and Body is servicing the north side with golden, even tans. Its knowledgeable staff will tailor the service to your needs, considering your skin type and personal preferences to get it just right every time. Take Off Skin and Body use Minx tanning products, designed for custom tans infused with nourishing, organic ingredients to bronze the skin without drying you out.
Feeling Smooth operates a long-running beauty salon in Port Melbourne and a new sister salon in Moonee Ponds. It's known for its friendly, efficient staff and personalised tanning options - as well as an undetectable, gradual fade that still looks good two weeks later. Sign us up! Choose from ‘A Week in Bondi’ for a sunkissed tint, the ‘Month in Fiji’ for a true, golden glow or the ‘Month in Maui’ for a deep bronze.
Never forget the classics. Bondi Sands has bottled the feeling of a golden day on the beach - the kind that gives you gorgeous, salt-sprayed hair, clear skin and an inner glow. We love this tanning foam thanks to its light/medium or deep options, coconut scent and failsafe foam application.
We know Tik Tok fame isn’t always an indicator of quality, but in this case, the popularity of Coco & Eve’s viral Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam is well deserved. This tanning foam is known for its staying power and non-patchy fade, and we can’t go past the delectable mango and guava scent.
Not into tanning foams? You’ll love Isle of Paradise’s Self-Tanning Water - arguably the crown jewel of the brand's impressive range. Naturally, it’s a super hydrating water-based formula, and without the guide colour you’ll find in typical tanning foams, you can apply and head straight out the door.
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