Direct answer
Spray Tan Touch Up Cost: budget $19.99–$65 per service. Anything below $19.99 in the documented set is an add-on or a partial service rather than a full appointment, and anything above $65 reflects an extended or premium booking.
The single most useful habit is to ask for the service name and the tier together. "Spray tan (booth)" on its own can map to three different prices on the same menu.
- Working range
- $19.99–$65
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per session
- Basis
- 11 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $19.99–$65 is the working range for Spray Tan Touch Up Cost, from 11 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $5–$139.99 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for spray tan (booth) is $45 per session.
- Add about 25% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 10-14 days in season, the annual cost is around $648.
- The largest single variable is equipment level — higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
What the brand actually publishes
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 4 of these 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier One starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | As low as; location and service choice vary |
| Spray tan | $25–$29 | $27 | $4 | Electric Beach Tanning |
| Natural spray tan | $42 | $42 | — | Tan Your Hide |
| Full-body spray tan | $65 | $65 | — | Organic Bronze Bar |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Pod add-on | $5 | $5 | — | Equipment/add-ons may vary by location |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun membership monthly | $39 | $39 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
| Premier Choice membership | $49.99 | $49.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Premier Signature membership | $79.99 | $79.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Premier Elite membership | $109.99 | $109.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Premier All Access membership | $139.99 | $139.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup fee | $29 | $29 | — | For cited location/plan; tax extra |
Franchisees price within a corporate range rather than to a fixed card. Use them as documented examples only.
How this compares with the wider U.S. market
Context, not a price list. The point of these numbers is to tell you whether the quote in front of you is standard for the U.S. in 2026.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spray tan (booth) | $25 | $45 | $75 | per session | Booth is lower-priced; hand airbrush costs more. |
| 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. |
| Airbrush tan (technician) | $40 | $65 | $120 | per session | Technician-applied and contourable. |
| Red-light session | $15 | $28 | $50 | per session | Wellness service, not a tanning service. |
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.
Where you live changes the price more than anything else
Before deciding a quote is high, check it against your own market rather than the national number. A $68 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 | $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.
The variables that move the number
Ask about these when you book, not at checkout. All of them are easier to decline before you arrive than once you are in the chair.
- Equipment level+$8–$40
Higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
- Session length bookedaffects time, not the menu price
Longer slots on lower-level beds cost less per minute.
- Solution or lotion+$20–$90
Sold alongside almost every tanning service.
- Single session versus packagesaves 15–45%
Packages and memberships change the per-session cost sharply.
Related cost breakdowns: Spray Tan Cost, Automated Spray Tan Cost and Bridal Spray Tan Cost.
The real annual cost of keeping this up
Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. Spray tan (booth) maintained every 10-14 days in season works out to roughly $648 per year once gratuity is included.
| Provider level | Each visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $25 | 12 | $300 | $60 | $360 |
| National median | $45 | 12 | $540 | $108 | $648 |
| Premium provider | $75 | 12 | $900 | $180 | $1,080 |
Gratuity is included at 20% because it is effectively compulsory. Remove it if you prefer to budget separately.
The cheapest lever is nearly always stretching the cadence, not finding a lower-priced provider. Moving from 12 visits a year to 9 saves about $162 annually — generally more than switching salons would.
Is the monthly plan worth it?
A membership is worthwhile above one number: monthly fee ÷ per-visit price. Below that visit count you are subsidising the salon. At a $45 per-visit rate, here is where each plan level breaks even.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $63 / month | $45 | 1.4 visits | 17 visits | $756 | Worthwhile above 1.4/month |
| $99 / month | $45 | 2.2 visits | 26 visits | $1,188 | Worthwhile above 2.2/month |
| $144 / month | $45 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $1,728 | Worthwhile above 3.2/month |
Excludes enrolment and annual fees. Add those before comparing plans over twelve months.
You can test this against your real visit count against your actual visit count.
What to tip, in actual dollars
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 $25 | On $45 | On $75 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $3.75 | $6.75 | $11.25 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $4.50 | $8.10 | $13.50 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $5 | $9 | $15 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $6.25 | $11.25 | $18.75 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- On a $45 service, the gap between an 18% and a 20% tip is $0.90. It matters less than whether you tip at all.
- Assistants who shampoo or rinse are frequently tipped on a separate line, typically a few dollars.
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
- An automatic service charge ought to be disclosed when you book. Spot one on the bill, ask whether it reaches the provider before adding more.
What people get wrong here
These recur constantly in pricing disputes. Each is prevented by one question before the service starts.
- 1Comparing session prices across different bed levelscosts $10–$40
Level 1 and level 4 are not the same product.
- 2Buying a package before knowing your session cadencecosts $40–$150
Packages expire at many salons.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Prepare For Spray Tan and Spray Tan 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 the reason they come up at that moment.
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "What is the precise price for spray tan (booth) at my hair length and density?"
- "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?"
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.
The sensible total, worked through
Every line below is standard and expected. None of it is a scam — but almost none of it appears on the menu board either.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $40 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $48 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.7% | $3.22 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $8.64 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $59.86 | 50% above the menu price |
Worked at a $40 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $20 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
Prefer not to do the arithmetic? You can run the numbers for your own service.
How this compares with the alternatives
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
Spray Tan Touch Up Cost - what does it cost?
Budget $19.99–$65. That is based on 11 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $134.99.
What does salt pod add-on cost?
The published figure for salt pod add-on is $5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for premier one starting price?
Documented at $19.99 for premier one starting price. As low as; location and service choice vary. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
Is there a price for spray tan?
Spray tan runs $25 to $29 - a $4 spread. Electric Beach Tanning. Where you land depends primarily on provider tier and how long the service takes.
Startup fee: what is the published amount?
Startup fee: $29 as published. For cited location/plan; tax extra. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for spray tan (booth) before deciding whether it is competitive.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Add roughly 28%. On a $42 service that is about $54 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it every 10-14 days in season. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why does the same service cost different amounts at different locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $38 and $63 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Where do these numbers come from?
These are research figures rather than quotes. Documented amounts come from the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are marked on a separate line. Reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
10 sources were reviewed for this page. Official brand pages are used for brand claims only; nothing here extrapolates one location's menu into a national rate.
- Official offers pageStarting membership and spray-tan prices · updated 2026
- Official Iowa prices and membershipsSession prices, setup fee, unlimited membership and minimum term · updated 2026
- Brentwood official spray-tan pricingSelected-location full-body spray-tan price and duration · updated 2026
- Official pricing and rewardsLocation-selected membership prices · updated 2026
- Official FAQStarting membership and price variation · updated 2026
- Official membership storeMonthly and annual prices · updated 2026
- Official pricingMembership pricing · updated 2026
- Risks of tanningUV risk facts · updated 2026
- Tanning overviewUV risks · updated 2026
- Sunless tanners and bronzersWarning and sunscreen limitation · updated 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Spray Tan Touch Up Cost - what does it cost?
Budget $19.99–$65. That is based on 11 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $134.99.
What does salt pod add-on cost?
The published figure for salt pod add-on is $5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for premier one starting price?
Documented at $19.99 for premier one starting price. As low as; location and service choice vary. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
Is there a price for spray tan?
Spray tan runs $25 to $29 - a $4 spread. Electric Beach Tanning. Where you land depends mainly on provider tier and how long the service takes.
Startup fee: what is the published amount?
Startup fee: $29 as published. For cited location/plan; tax extra. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for spray tan (booth) before deciding whether it is competitive.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Add approximately 28%. On a $42 service that is about $54 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it every 10-14 days in season. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why does the same service cost different amounts at different locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $38 and $63 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Where do these numbers come from?
These are research figures rather than quotes. Documented amounts come from the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are marked on a separate line. Reviewed August 2026.
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