Direct answer
Expect $19.95–$99 at Glo Tanning Aftercare Guide. The full documented set runs $5–$99 because it also covers add-ons, policy charges and package pricing. The median across all 8 documented amounts is $69.
The single most useful habit is to ask for the service name and the tier together. "UV bed - level 1" on its own can map to three different prices on the same menu.
- Working range
- $19.95–$99
- U.S. market midpoint
- $11 per session
- Basis
- 8 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $19.95–$99 is the working range for Glo Tanning Aftercare Guide, from 8 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $5–$99 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for uv bed - level 1 is $11 per session.
- Add about 25% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained twice weekly in season, the annual cost is approximately $528.
- The largest single variable is bed level — level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
Published prices from official sources
8 documented amounts, split into services, add-ons, plans and policy charges. Each keeps the exact label it was published under so you can match it against the menu you are shown at booking.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lux One | $19.95 | $19.95 | — | One session per month; rollover |
| Luxury | $69 | $69 | — | Up to four services per day subject to plan |
| Family Luxury | $99 | $99 | — | Family plan conditions apply |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership freeze fee | $5 | $5 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Lux One membership | $19.95 | $19.95 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Luxury membership | $69 | $69 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Family Luxury membership | $99 | $99 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Family membership | $99 | $99 | — | Glo Tanning |
Published prices change without warning. Check the review date above to see how current this set is.
Market ranges: what everyone else charges
None of these figures belongs to a brand on this page. They describe the wider market, which is what you need in order to judge a quote rather than just accept it.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV bed - level 1 | $6 | $11 | $18 | per session | Base-level bed, longest exposure time. |
| UV bed - level 2 | $10 | $16 | $26 | per session | Faster bronzing bed. |
| UV bed - level 3 | $15 | $23 | $36 | per session | High-pressure or hybrid equipment. |
| UV bed - level 4/5 | $22 | $34 | $55 | per session | Top-tier beds and stand-ups. |
| Spray tan (booth) | $25 | $45 | $75 | per session | Booth is cheaper; hand airbrush costs more. |
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier determines bed access and spray inclusions. |
These bands describe the national market, not this page's subject. Use them to judge whether a quote is reasonable, not as a price you can book.
What uv bed - level 1 costs in your metro tier
Before deciding a quote is high, check it against your own market rather than the national number. A $16 quote is costly in a tier-4 market and unremarkable in tier 1.
| Market tier | Planning range | Multiplier | Example markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - highest-cost metros | $15–$19 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $12–$15 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $10–$12 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $8–$10 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Bands scale the $11 national median by published metro cost multipliers. Planning ranges, not quotes.
Six things that decide what you pay
Ranking these matters. Most of us compare the headline price of two salons and skip past the next few lines below it that actually decide the bill.
- Contract term and freeze ruleschanges the contract, not the price
Minimum terms and freeze policies change the true cost.
- Bed level+$8–$40
Level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
- Membership tier+$15–$70
Each tier unlocks a different set of beds and spray inclusions.
- Enrolment or annual fee+$15–$60
Charged in addition to the monthly rate at many chains.
- Lotion purchase+$25–$90
The largest and least-expected line on a first visit.
Related cost breakdowns: Spray Tan Aftercare Product Cost, Annual Tanning Cost and Stand Up Tanning Cost.
How much to tip on this service
Percentages are hard to judge in the moment. These are the dollar amounts at the low, middle and high end of the market range.
| Gratuity rate | On $6 | On $11 | On $18 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $0.90 | $1.65 | $2.70 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $1.08 | $1.98 | $3.24 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $1.20 | $2.20 | $3.60 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $1.50 | $2.75 | $4.50 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- If more than one person worked on you, ask reception how tips are split before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
- Tip the same on a redo as on the original if the redo was not the provider's fault - and speak to management rather than the provider if it was.
- At a resort or hotel spa, look for a service charge already applied before adding a second gratuity on top.
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
The expensive errors, ranked
These are the errors that show up repeatedly in pricing complaints. All of them are fixed by a single question asked before the service starts rather than after.
- 1Not asking about the enrolment or annual feecosts $15–$60
Charged in addition to the monthly rate at most chains.
- 2Assuming the membership covers every bedcosts $10–$40
Higher-level beds are usually an upgrade in addition to the plan.
- 3Buying lotion at the counter without checking the pricecosts $25–$90
The single largest surprise on a first visit.
- 4Joining before checking the freeze policycosts $60–$300
A plan you cannot pause bills through the off-season.
If you want the policy detail behind these: UV Tanning Aftercare and Balayage Aftercare.
The booking script, word for word
Ask these at booking rather than on arrival. Once you are gowned and in the chair, declining an add-on becomes socially much harder — which is precisely why they are offered there.
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
One more at the desk: ask for the itemised total before you tap the card. Every line should match something you were told about on the phone.
Menu price versus final bill
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $56 service does not cost $56.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $56 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $13 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $69 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.0% | $4.14 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $13.80 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $86.94 | 55% above the menu price |
An illustration built from the ranges on this page. Your tax rate and add-on choices will differ.
Takeaway: budget $87 when the board says $56. The difference is $31.
To check a specific quote, work this out for your precise service.
Annual cost of ownership
The per-visit price hides the real decision. At twice weekly in season, this service costs about $528 per year including gratuity if you pay national median rates.
| Provider level | Each visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $6 | 40 | $240 | $48 | $288 |
| National median | $11 | 40 | $440 | $88 | $528 |
| Premium provider | $18 | 40 | $720 | $144 | $864 |
Gratuity is included at 20% because it is expected rather than optional. Strip it out if you budget gratuity separately.
The lever most people reach for - switching salons - is generally the weakest one. Moving from the $11 median to the $6 budget end saves $240 a year, but so does simply stretching the interval by a quarter.
Membership break-even: the only maths that matters
A membership is worthwhile above one number: monthly fee ÷ per-visit price. Below that visit count you are subsidising the salon. At a $11 per-visit rate, here is where each plan level breaks even.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 / month | $11 | 1.4 visits | 16 visits | $180 | Worthwhile above 1.4/month |
| $24 / month | $11 | 2.2 visits | 26 visits | $288 | Worth it above 2.2/month |
| $35 / month | $11 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $420 | Worth it above 3.2/month |
Excludes enrolment and annual fees. Add those before comparing plans over twelve months.
Before signing, test this against your real visit count.
Your other options, and when each wins
The helpful comparison is like-for-like: same service scope, same provider tier, same market. These pages set the comparisons up that way.
Questions people actually ask
Glo Tanning Aftercare Guide: what should I expect to pay?
Budget $19.95–$99. That is based on 8 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $94.
Is there a price for membership freeze fee?
Documented at $5 for membership freeze fee. Glo Tanning. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
What does lux one cost?
$19.95. One session per month; rollover. Expect around $25 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Lux One membership: what is the published amount?
The published figure for lux one membership is $19.95. Glo Tanning. A fixed $19.95 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much is luxury?
Documented at $69 for luxury. Up to four services per day subject to plan. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can change without warning.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Glo Tanning Aftercare Guide?
Add approximately 28%. On a $59 service that is about $76 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does uv bed - level 1 cost per year?
Around $528 annually if you maintain it twice weekly in season. Each visit you skip is about $13 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why can two salons quote such different prices?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $9 and $15 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Is there a fee on top of the monthly price?
Generally yes - $15–$60 in enrolment or annual charges is common. Always compare annual totals.
What happens if I stop tanning for a few months?
Freeze rules vary and are the single most important clause if you tan seasonally. A plan you cannot pause bills through the off-season regardless of use.
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 pricingMembership pricing · updated 2026
- Official homepageAll-access claim · updated 2026
- Official membership freeze informationMonthly freeze charge and store-credit treatment · updated 2026
- Official cancellation informationCancellation deadline and additional payment rule · updated 2026
- Official spray-tan preparationPreparation and aftercare guidance · updated 2026
- Risks of tanningUV risk facts · updated 2026
- Tanning overviewUV risks · updated 2026
Pricing shifts. If your quote differed, send it over and we will re-verify.
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Frequently asked questions
Glo Tanning Aftercare Guide: what should I expect to pay?
Budget $19.95–$99. That is based on 8 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $94.
Is there a price for membership freeze fee?
Documented at $5 for membership freeze fee. Glo Tanning. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
What does lux one cost?
$19.95. One session per month; rollover. Expect approximately $25 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Lux One membership: what is the published amount?
The published figure for lux one membership is $19.95. Glo Tanning. A fixed $19.95 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much is luxury?
Documented at $69 for luxury. Up to four services per day subject to plan. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can change without warning.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Glo Tanning Aftercare Guide?
Add around 28%. On a $59 service that is about $76 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does uv bed - level 1 cost per year?
Around $528 annually if you maintain it twice weekly in season. Each visit you skip is about $13 back, which is generally a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why can two salons quote such different prices?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $9 and $15 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Is there a fee in addition to the monthly price?
Usually yes - $15–$60 in enrolment or annual charges is common. Always compare annual totals.
What happens if I stop tanning for a few months?
Freeze rules vary and are the single most important clause if you tan seasonally. A plan you cannot pause bills through the off-season regardless of use.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.