Short answer
Preparation is the cheapest part of this service and the part that most often causes a redo. Budget $19.99–$599, and follow the checklist below in the 48 hours beforehand.
Every figure on this page is either a documented published amount or a labelled U.S. market range. Nothing here is a guess dressed up as a price.
- Typical range
- $19.99–$599
- U.S. median
- $69 per cut
- Applies to
- Women's haircut
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
What matters most here
- $19.99–$599 is the working range for Prepare For UV Tanning, from 8 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $19.99–$599 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for women's haircut is $69 per cut.
- Add about 25% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 10 weeks, the annual cost is roughly $414.
- The largest single variable is notice window — cancellation windows run from 12 to 48 hours.
What the brand actually publishes
These 8 lines come from published sources and are grouped by what they actually are. Averaging a penalty charge in with service prices is how misleading "average" figures come about, so they are separated here.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast membership example | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Selected official location/tier |
| Sun membership | $39 | $39 | — | Official membership store |
| Sun membership monthly | $39 | $39 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
| Instant membership example | $39.99 | $39.99 | — | Selected official location/tier |
| Sunless membership monthly | $59 | $59 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
| Shared VIP membership | $149.99 | $149.99 | — | Official shared membership; cancel-anytime language shown |
| Sun membership annual | $399 | $399 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
| Sunless membership annual | $599 | $599 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
Published prices change without notice. The date at the top indicates how recently this was checked.
National price context for these services
These are U.S. market ranges compiled from published industry pricing data, not figures published by any single brand. Use them to place a quote against the national picture.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's haircut | $28 | $69 | $140 | per cut | Usually includes consultation, shampoo and a finish style. |
| All-over single-process colour | $65 | $105 | $190 | per service | All-over root-to-tip or root retouch on virgin hair. |
| Gel manicure | $30 | $45 | $70 | per service | Cured colour; removal is frequently a separate charge. |
| Brazilian wax | $45 | $62 | $100 | per service | Full removal; first-timer offers are common. |
| Classic lash full set | $100 | $155 | $250 | full set | One extension per natural lash. |
These bands describe the national market, not this page's subject. Use them to judge whether a quote is sensible, not as a price you can book.
The same service, four different markets
Location is typically the largest single variable. The national median for women's haircut is $69; the same appointment can land near $48 in a small market and $121 in a top-tier metro. That is a 2.5× spread on an identical service name.
| Market tier | Planning range | Multiplier | Example markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - highest-cost metros | $93–$121 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $76–$91 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $65–$76 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $48–$64 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $69 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.
What actually changes your price
All of these can be declined in the sense that you can turn down it — but only if you know it is coming in advance.
- Card on filechanges the contract, not the price
Booking platforms enforce policies automatically.
- Charge basis+25–100%
Some policies bill a flat fee, others a percentage of the service.
- Deposit treatment+25–100%
Deposits may apply to the balance or be forfeited.
- Notice windowchanges the contract, not the price
Cancellation windows run from 12 to 48 hours.
Related cost breakdowns: Annual Tanning Cost, Stand Up Tanning Cost and Tanning Lotion Cost.
Tipping: the numbers rather than the etiquette
Percentages are hard to judge in the moment. Here they are converted to dollars at the low, middle and high end of the national range.
| Gratuity rate | On $28 | On $69 | On $140 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $4.20 | $10.35 | $21 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $5.04 | $12.42 | $25.20 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $5.60 | $13.80 | $28 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $7 | $17.25 | $35 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- Card tips may be pooled or delayed to the next pay run. Ask if you want it to reach one person directly.
- Cash gets to the provider quickest and is still preferred in most independent shops.
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
- On a $69 service, the difference between an 18% and a 20% tip is $1.38. It matters less than whether you tip at all.
The costly errors, ranked
All five are common, avoidable and quantified. None of this involves haggling — only a well-timed question.
- 1Not reading the notice window before entering a cardcosts $25–$100
Windows range from 12 to 48 hours.
- 2Assuming a deposit applies to the balancecosts $25–$100
Some deposits are forfeited rather than credited.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Best Tanning Memberships and Best Tanning Salon Chains.
Seven questions that prevent a surprise bill
You do not need to negotiate. You need the price to be stated before the service starts. These questions do that without any awkwardness.
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed separately?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
Then do one thing at checkout: ask for an itemised receipt. If a line appears that you were not told about, that is the moment to raise it — not after you have left.
Menu price versus final bill
This is the gap that surprises people. Starting from a $281 base, here is where the money goes by the time the card is out.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $281 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $49 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $330 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.7% | $22.11 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $66 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $418.11 | 49% above the menu price |
Illustrative. The 6.7% tax figure varies by state - several states do not tax personal services at all.
The rule of thumb: add roughly 49% to any menu price for women's haircut to get your realistic out-the-door number.
Prefer not to do the arithmetic? You can run the numbers for your own service.
What women's haircut costs you over per year
A single $69 appointment is easy to justify. Maintained every 10 weeks, women's haircut becomes a $414 annual commitment at the national median — and that is the number worth deciding on.
| Provider level | Per visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $28 | 5 | $140 | $28 | $168 |
| National median | $69 | 5 | $345 | $69 | $414 |
| Premium provider | $140 | 5 | $700 | $140 | $840 |
Cadence reflects typical maintenance intervals. Your own interval is the largest variable.
Before hunting a reduction, check the cadence. Going from 5 to 4 visits annually keeps around $83 in your pocket at the same quality of work.
How this compares with the alternatives
Price alone seldom settles it. Compare scope first — what is actually included — then compare the number.
Straight answers to the usual questions
Prepare For UV Tanning - what does it cost?
Budget $19.99–$599. That is based on 8 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $579.01.
Is there a price for fast membership example?
$19.99. Selected official location/tier. Expect roughly $25 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does sun membership cost?
Sun membership is documented at $39. Official membership store. That sits below the $69 national median for women's haircut.
Is there a price for sun membership monthly?
Sun membership monthly is documented at $39. Official membership store; plan details apply. Which puts it below the $69 national median for women's haircut.
What does instant membership example cost?
Instant membership example: $39.99 as published. Selected official location/tier. Compare that against the $69 U.S. median for women's haircut before deciding whether it is competitive.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Expect about $389 on a $309 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $80, and that is with no upgrades.
What is the annual cost of Prepare For UV Tanning?
Around $414 annually at 5 visits (every 10 weeks), gratuity included. That figure is far more useful than the $69 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $69 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $48 in a small market and up to $121 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.
Where do these numbers come from?
No. Everything here is either an amount published by a source listed below, or a labelled U.S. market range. Individual locations revise pricing freely. Last reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
Listed so you can check the figures yourself. If a source has changed since we recorded it, the correction form below is the fastest way to flag it.
- Official membership storeMonthly and annual prices · updated 2026
- Official shared VIP membershipShared monthly membership price and cancellation flexibility · updated 2026
- Official VIP membership termsLocation variation, payment requirement, cancel/freeze rules · updated 2026
- Louisville Highlands official salon pageLocation-specific VIP All Access price · updated 2026
- Parker Colorado official pricingMembership tier prices and startup-fee conditions · updated 2026
- Official FAQStarting membership and price variation · updated 2026
- Official pricing pageLuxury, family and entry membership prices · updated 2026
- Risks of tanningUV risk facts · updated 2026
- Tanning overviewUV risks · updated 2026
- Sunless tanners and bronzersWarning and sunscreen limitation · updated 2026
Prices move. Quoted a different figure, send it over and we will re-verify.
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Frequently asked questions
Prepare For UV Tanning - what does it cost?
Budget $19.99–$599. That is based on 8 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $579.01.
Is there a price for fast membership example?
$19.99. Selected official location/tier. Expect roughly $25 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does sun membership cost?
Sun membership is documented at $39. Official membership store. That sits below the $69 national median for women's haircut.
Is there a price for sun membership monthly?
Sun membership monthly is documented at $39. Official membership store; plan details apply. Which puts it below the $69 national median for women's haircut.
What does instant membership example cost?
Instant membership example: $39.99 as published. Selected official location/tier. Compare that against the $69 U.S. median for women's haircut before deciding whether it is competitive.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Expect about $389 on a $309 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $80, and that is with no upgrades.
What is the annual cost of Prepare For UV Tanning?
Around $414 per year at 5 visits (every 10 weeks), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more helpful than the $69 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $69 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $48 in a small market and up to $121 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.
Where do these numbers come from?
No. Everything here is either an amount published by a source listed below, or a labelled U.S. market range. Individual locations revise pricing freely. Last reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.