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BlushTan

Spa · 37 locations

BlushTan was founded by Christina Shniffer and has grown to studios in 15 states. It operates on a licensing model rather than as a franchise: studios are independently owned, each owner keeps their own revenue and makes day-to-day decisions, and some are run by local members of the community. Expansion happens through a licensing program called blushpro, whose licensed consultants run studios and are the only ones who mix the colors, according to the business.

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BlushTan was founded by Christina Shniffer and has grown to studios in 15 states. It operates on a licensing model rather than as a franchise: studios are independently owned, each owner keeps their own revenue and makes day-to-day decisions, and some are run by local members of the community. Expansion happens through a licensing program called blushpro, whose licensed consultants run studios and are the only ones who mix the colors, according to the business.

Each tan is custom mixed for the client. The business says its consultants can blend more than 100 shades and that none are orange, with a pH balancing treatment included in every custom color. The solutions are water-based, built on DHA with organic moisturizers and anti-aging skincare ingredients, and are free of erythrulose, alcohol, parabens, fragrance, oil and gluten. The business says the products are approved by dermatologists and are listed as vegan, nut-free, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and cruelty-free.

Four solution options set the pace of the tan and how soon you can shower. Original is a sleep-on-it choice that can be rinsed 10 to 12 hours after application. Express can be showered after 4 to 6 hours, Super Express after 2 to 4 hours, and CLEAR, which contains no bronzers or dyes, after 2 to 6 hours. All of them fully develop in about 24 hours, with CLEAR developing over 12 to 24 hours. The business recommends CLEAR for lunch-break tans, clients with food dye or cosmetic bronzer sensitivities, brides, and anyone worried about color transfer.

Add-ons include a finishing powder that sets the solution, reduces transfer and removes stickiness, and an additional pass that layers on more solution to deepen the shade. Specialty tans include anti-aging, bridal, clear, custom, event, face, organic, prom and rapid options. Blushing Brides offers a pre-wedding consultation with a trial tan, recommended at least two weeks before the wedding. Babes Night Out runs tanning parties and group rates for groups of five or more getting full body tans, with pricing set by location. Glow on the Go brings mobile tanning to homes or offices where it is offered.

Most studios are by appointment only. Cancellations made less than 12 hours ahead, and no-shows, are charged the full service price, and arriving more than 10 minutes late without notice forfeits the appointment. Clients under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a release, and pregnant clients are asked to check with their doctor before booking. Pricing and availability vary by studio, so the studio listing is the place to confirm details.

Aims for natural-looking color on every skin tone, using custom mixed undertones and a water-based formula with skincare ingredients.

Some studios are private suites, including the Dedham location, which has four private treatment rooms.

Locations in Boston

Locations in other areas

26 more, by area. Open one to see its locations.

  • New York 3 locations
  • Pennsylvania 3 locations
  • San Diego 3 locations
    • Encinitas 317 N El Camino Real #101, Encinitas, CA 92024
    • Bankers Hill 239 Laurel Street #102, San Diego, CA 92101
    • La Jolla 7863 Girard Ave, Ste 305, La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Connecticut 2 locations
  • Georgia 2 locations
  • Maine 2 locations
    • Portland 50 Market Street, South Portland, ME 04106
    • Brunswick 51 Harpswell Rd., Brunswick, ME 04011
  • Massachusetts 2 locations
    • Worcester 124 W. Boylston St., Worcester, MA 01606
    • Westborough 108 Milk Street, Suite 5, Westborough, MA 01581
  • Charlotte 1 location
  • Delaware 1 location
    • Dover 33 Gooden Ave, inside the medspa building, Dover, DE 19904
  • Denver 1 location
    • Mooi Studio 4433 West 29th Avenue #204, Denver, CO 80212
  • Indiana 1 location
    • Lafayette 125 N 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
  • Miami–Fort Lauderdale 1 location
  • Michigan 1 location
  • Mississippi 1 location
    • Gypsy Tan 3502 Bluecutt Rd, Columbus, MS 39705
  • North Carolina 1 location
    • Wilmington 1900 Eastwood Rd, Ste 30, inside Pipton, Wilmington, NC 28403
  • South Carolina 1 location
    • Myrtle Beach 3100 Dick Pond Rd, Suite E-2, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Services

Final prices may vary.

Full body, partial body and face only tans in four solution options, priced from about $15 for a face only Original tan to $75 for a full body CLEAR tan.

  • Blushtan® clear solution Price at booking
  • Blushtan® express solution Price at booking
  • Blushtan® original solution Price at booking
  • Blushtan® super express solution Price at booking
  • Original Rinse Face Only $15
  • Original Rinse in 12 hours · Easton $15–$55
  • Express Rinse Face Only $18
  • Express Rinse in 4-6 hours · Easton $18–$65
  • Super Express Rinse Face Only $20
  • Super Express Rinse in 2-4 hours · Easton $20–$70
  • CLEAR Rinse Face Only $22
  • CLEAR Rinse in 2-6 hours · Easton $22–$75
  • Original Rinse Partial Body $30
  • Express Rinse Partial Body $35
  • Super Express Rinse Partial Body $38
  • CLEAR Rinse Partial Body $40
  • Original Rinse Full Body $55
  • Express Rinse Full Body $65
  • Super Express Rinse Full Body $70
  • CLEAR Rinse Full Body $75
  • Original Rinse in 12 hours Face Only · Bellingham $15
  • Express Rinse in 4-6 hours Face Only · Bellingham $18
  • Super Express Rinse in 2-4 hours Face Only · Bellingham $20
  • CLEAR Rinse in 2-6 hours Face Only · Bellingham $22
  • Original Rinse in 12 hours Partial Body · Bellingham $30
  • Express Rinse in 4-6 hours Partial Body · Bellingham $35
  • Super Express Rinse in 2-4 hours Partial Body · Bellingham $38
  • CLEAR Rinse in 2-6 hours Partial Body · Bellingham $40
  • Original Rinse in 12 hours Full Body · Bellingham $55
  • Express Rinse in 4-6 hours Full Body · Bellingham $65
  • Super Express Rinse in 2-4 hours Full Body · Bellingham $70
  • CLEAR Rinse in 2-6 hours Full Body · Bellingham $75

A finishing powder to set the tan and an additional pass to deepen the shade, each priced by body area.

  • Blushtan™ finishing powder $3–$10
  • Additional pass $5–$20
  • Finishing powder · Easton $3–$10
  • Finishing Powder Face Only $3
  • Additional Pass Face Only $5
  • Finishing Powder Partial Body $5
  • Additional Pass Partial Body $10
  • Finishing Powder Full Body $10
  • Additional Pass Full Body $20

A pre-wedding consultation with a trial tan, group tanning parties with group rates, and mobile tanning at home or office.

  • Babes Night Out tanning parties and group rates Price at booking
  • Blushing Brides pre-wedding consultation + trial tan Price at booking
  • Glow on the Go mobile tanning Price at booking
  • Babes night out • tanning parties + group rates Price at booking
  • Glow on the go • mobile tanning services Price at booking
  • Face Only · Hudson $15
  • Partial Body · Hudson $30
  • Full Body · Hudson $55
  • Anti-Aging Spray Tan · Wellesley Flagship Studio Price at booking
  • Bridal Spray Tan · Wellesley Flagship Studio Price at booking
  • Clear (Dye-Free) Spray Tan · Wellesley Flagship Studio Price at booking
  • Custom Spray Tan · Wellesley Flagship Studio Price at booking
  • Event Spray Tan · Wellesley Flagship Studio Price at booking
  • Face Spray Tan · Wellesley Flagship Studio Price at booking
  • Organic Spray Tan · Wellesley Flagship Studio Price at booking
  • Prom Spray Tan · Wellesley Flagship Studio Price at booking
  • Rapid Spray Tan · Wellesley Flagship Studio Price at booking
  • Face only tan Price at booking
  • Full body tan Price at booking
  • Partial body tan Price at booking

Photos

  • Four smiling women in white lingerie-style tops, group brand photo
  • Woman standing beside the pink Blush storefront door
  • Easton studio reception area with green sofa, pink accents and blushtan sign
  • Westborough studio waiting area with pink chairs and fake tans for real people wall

Also on the team

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Highlights
  • Custom-mixed colors with consultants who blend over 100 shades, according to the business
  • Four solution options from CLEAR (2 to 6 hours to shower) to Original (sleep-on-it)
  • Finishing powder and additional pass add-ons for setting and deepening the tan
  • Babes Night Out group rates for groups of five or more
  • Blushing Brides pre-wedding consultation with a trial tan
  • Glow on the Go mobile tanning where available
Good for
  • brides and wedding parties
  • prom and special events
  • lunch-break tans
  • groups and tanning parties
  • clients with food dye or cosmetic bronzer sensitivities
  • clients who want mobile service
  • clients who prefer a dye-free formula
Treats
  • color transfer
  • food dye or cosmetic bronzer sensitivities
  • dry or irritated skin
  • anti-aging skin care
Techniques
  • spray tanning
  • DHA-based solutions
  • custom color mixing
  • CLEAR dye-free tanning
  • finishing powder
  • additional pass
  • rinse timing options

Products & treatments

  • blushtan Original solution
  • blushtan Express solution
  • blushtan Super Express solution
  • blushtan CLEAR solution
  • blushtan Body Polish
  • blushtan Hydrating Moisturizer
  • blushtan Body Wash
  • blushtan Gradual Tanning Moisturizer
  • blushtan Tanning Mitt
  • blushtan Bronzing Mousse
  • blushtan rosewater face tanning mist

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