Direct answer
Image Sun Tanning Centers Membership Billing Cadence runs $5–$52.95 for the services documented below. That figure comes from 3 separate published amounts, not a single quote. The wider set of charges on this page spans $5–$52.95 once fees, add-ons and package items are included.
Unlimited tanning membership is priced on time and product, not on a fixed rate card, which is why two quotes in the same city can differ by 34% for the same service name.
- Working range
- $5–$52.95
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per month
- Basis
- 3 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $5–$52.95 is the working range for Image Sun Tanning Centers Membership Billing Cadence, from 3 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $5–$52.95 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for unlimited tanning membership is $45 per month.
- Add about 28% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained billed monthly, the annual cost is approximately $648.
- The biggest single variable is bed level — level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
Every published amount we could verify
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 1 of these 3 lines are actual services and the rest are add-ons, plans or policy charges that should never be averaged together.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeze fee | $5 | $5 | — | Brick NJ regional source |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP membership starting price | $24.95 | $24.95 | — | Image Sun Tanning Centers |
| UV-free inclusive membership starting price | $52.95 | $52.95 | — | Image Sun Tanning Centers |
A price documented for one location does not establish a national rate. Check with the location you intend to book.
How this compares with the wider U.S. market
Use this as a sanity check. If your quote lands outside this range, ask what is included before concluding it is poor value — scope differences explain most outliers.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier decides bed access and spray inclusions. |
| 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 lower-priced; hand airbrush costs more. |
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.
What unlimited tanning membership costs in your metro tier
Location is usually the largest single variable. The national median for unlimited tanning membership is $45; the same appointment can land near $31 in a small market and $79 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 | $61–$79 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $50–$59 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $42–$50 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $31–$42 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Bands scale the $45 national median by published metro cost multipliers. Planning ranges, not quotes.
Six things that decide what you pay
Ranking these matters. Most of us compares the headline price of two salons and overlook the four lines below it that actually decide the bill.
- Lotion purchase+$25–$90
The largest and least-expected line on a first visit.
- Membership tier+$15–$70
Each tier unlocks a different set of beds and spray inclusions.
- Bed level+$8–$40
Level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
- Contract term and freeze ruleschanges the contract, not the price
Minimum terms and freeze policies change the true cost.
- Enrolment or annual fee+$15–$60
Charged on top of the monthly rate at many chains.
Related cost breakdowns: UV Tanning Membership Cost, Monthly Tanning Membership Cost and Wellness Membership Cost.
What the bill looks like at checkout
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $27 service does not cost $27.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $27 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $35 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.1% | $2.13 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $6.30 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $43.43 | 61% above the menu price |
Worked at a $27 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
The rule of thumb: add around 61% to any menu price for unlimited tanning membership to get your sensible out-the-door number.
You can try it with your own figures rather than doing this by hand.
What unlimited tanning membership costs you over annually
Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. Unlimited tanning membership maintained billed monthly works out to approximately $540 a year once gratuity is included.
| Provider level | Each visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $20 | 12 | $240 | — | $240 |
| National median | $45 | 12 | $540 | — | $540 |
| Premium provider | $110 | 12 | $1,320 | — | $1,320 |
Cadence comes down to typical maintenance intervals. Your own interval is the biggest variable.
The lever most of us reach for - switching salons - is usually the weakest one. Moving from the $45 median to the $20 budget end saves $360 a year, but so does just stretching the interval by a quarter.
When a membership actually beats paying each visit
A membership is worth it above one number: monthly fee ÷ per-visit price. Below that visit count you are subsidising the salon. At a $16 per-visit rate, here is where each plan level breaks even.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22 / month | $16 | 1.4 visits | 16 visits | $264 | Worth it above 1.4/month |
| $35 / month | $16 | 2.2 visits | 26 visits | $420 | Worth it above 2.2/month |
| $51 / month | $16 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $612 | Worthwhile above 3.2/month |
Excludes enrolment and annual fees. Add those before comparing plans over twelve months.
Use the quoted rate rather than the market one and test this against your real visit count.
What to tip, in actual dollars
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a discount or promotion applied, the convention is to tip on the original value of the work, not the discounted price.
| Gratuity rate | On $20 | On $45 | On $110 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $3 | $6.75 | $16.50 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $3.60 | $8.10 | $19.80 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $4 | $9 | $22 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $5 | $11.25 | $27.50 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- At a resort or hotel spa, look for a service charge already applied before adding a further gratuity.
- Assistants who shampoo or rinse are often tipped on a separate line, typically a few dollars.
- A late-cancellation charge buys you nothing. It is not tipped.
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
What people get wrong here
Every one of these is common, avoidable, and has a dollar figure attached. None of them require haggling — just one question asked at the right time.
- 1Buying lotion at the counter without checking the pricecosts $25–$90
The single largest surprise on a first visit.
- 2Joining before checking the freeze policycosts $60–$300
A plan you cannot pause bills through the off-season.
- 3Not asking about the enrolment or annual feecosts $15–$60
Charged on top of the monthly rate at most chains.
- 4Assuming the membership covers every bedcosts $10–$40
Higher-level beds are usually an upgrade on top of the plan.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Salon Membership Billing Cycle and Tanning Membership Worth It.
Exactly what to ask when you book
You do not need to negotiate. You need the price to be stated before the service starts. These questions do that without any awkwardness.
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "What is the exact price for unlimited tanning membership at my hair length and density?"
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed separately?"
At checkout: check the itemised total against the quote before paying. Corrections are straightforward at the desk and nearly impossible afterwards.
Worth comparing before you commit
Before deciding, it is worth seeing where this lands against the nearest alternatives on both price and what you get for it.
What people want to know before booking
What does Image Sun Tanning Centers Membership Billing Cadence cost in 2026?
The working range is $5–$52.95, drawn from 3 published amounts. 1 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $24.95.
What does freeze fee cost?
The published figure for freeze fee is $5. Brick NJ regional source. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for vip membership starting price?
$24.95. Image Sun Tanning Centers. Expect around $31 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does uv-free inclusive membership starting price cost?
$52.95. Image Sun Tanning Centers. Expect approximately $67 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much more than the menu price should I expect?
Add around 26%. On a $29 service that is about $37 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
How much will I spend on this in a year?
Roughly $648 per year at 12 visits (billed monthly), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more helpful than the $45 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to roughly $31 in a rural market and $79 in the most expensive metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
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.
Where do these numbers come from?
No. Each number here is either an amount published by a source listed below, or a labelled U.S. market range. Locations change menus without warning. 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.
- Brick NJ official VIP Sunclub
- Brick NJ official services
- Brick NJ Mystic Tan service
- Official U.S. brand or regional first-party website
Spotted something out of date? Send a correction and we will re-check the source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Image Sun Tanning Centers Membership Billing Cadence cost in 2026?
The working range is $5–$52.95, drawn from 3 published amounts. 1 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $24.95.
What does freeze fee cost?
The published figure for freeze fee is $5. Brick NJ regional source. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for vip membership starting price?
$24.95. Image Sun Tanning Centers. Expect approximately $31 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does uv-free inclusive membership starting price cost?
$52.95. Image Sun Tanning Centers. Expect roughly $67 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much more than the menu price should I expect?
Add around 26%. On a $29 service that is about $37 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
How much will I spend on this in per year?
Around $648 a year at 12 visits (billed monthly), gratuity included. That figure is far more helpful than the $45 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to around $31 in a rural market and $79 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Is there a fee in addition to 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.
Where do these numbers come from?
No. Each number here is either an amount published by a source listed below, or a labelled U.S. market range. Locations change menus without warning. Last reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.