Direct answer
Tanning Membership Freeze Fee: budget $5–$139.99 per service. Anything below $5 in the documented set is an add-on or a partial service rather than a full appointment, and anything above $139.99 reflects an extended or premium booking.
The menu price is rarely the checkout price. Tax and gratuity alone typically add 27% in addition to unlimited tanning membership, before any add-on is accepted at the chair.
- Working range
- $5–$139.99
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per month
- Basis
- 10 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Before you read on
- $5–$139.99 is the working range for Tanning Membership Freeze Fee, from 10 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $5–$139.99 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for unlimited tanning membership is $45 per month.
- Add about 27% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained billed monthly, the annual cost is roughly $648.
- The biggest single variable is equipment level — higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
Official published amounts and what each covers
These 10 lines come from published sources and are grouped by what they actually are. Mixing a cancellation fee into a service price list is how misleading "average" figures are produced, so they are kept apart here.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeze fee | $5 | $5 | — | Brick NJ regional source |
| Premier One starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | As low as; location and service choice vary |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership freeze fee | $5 | $5 | — | Glo Tanning |
| 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 |
Published prices change without warning. The review date on this page tells you how current this set is.
National price context for these services
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 cheaper; hand airbrush costs more. |
| 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. |
Market ranges are planning estimates compiled from published U.S. pricing data. They are not quotes and are not attributable to any brand named on this page.
Regional price bands for this service
Location is typically 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 |
Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $45 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.
Why your quote differs from the menu
Ask about these when you book, not at checkout. Each is easier to decline on the phone than once you are in the chair.
- Single session versus packagesaves 15–45%
Packages and memberships change the per-session cost sharply.
- Session length bookedaffects time, not the menu price
Longer slots on lower-level beds cost less per minute.
- Equipment level+$8–$40
Higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
- Solution or lotion+$20–$90
Sold alongside almost every tanning service.
Related cost breakdowns: Salon Membership Freeze Fee Guide, Tanning Membership Annual Fee and Tanning Membership Cancellation Fee.
Twelve months of unlimited tanning membership, priced out
A single $45 appointment is easy to justify. Maintained billed monthly, unlimited tanning membership becomes a $540 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 | $20 | 12 | $240 | — | $240 |
| National median | $45 | 12 | $540 | — | $540 |
| Premium provider | $110 | 12 | $1,320 | — | $1,320 |
Assumes 12 visits annually. Adjust the visit count and every figure here moves with it.
The cheapest lever is almost always stretching the cadence, not finding a less expensive provider. Moving from 12 visits a year to 9 saves about $162 annually — usually more than switching salons would.
When a membership actually beats paying each visit
The honest test is your realistic visit count, not your intended one. Most people overestimate by 30–50%. Take the number below and check it against how you behaved last quarter.
| 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 | Worthwhile above 2.2/month |
| $51 / month | $16 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $612 | Worthwhile above 3.2/month |
Break-even = monthly fee / per-visit price. At $16 a visit the maths is simple enough to do at the counter.
Before signing, test this against your real visit count.
How much to tip on this service
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a reduction or promotion applied, the norm 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 |
- 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 regularly tipped on a separate line, normally a few dollars.
- At a resort or hotel spa, see whether a service charge is included before adding another tip.
- A late-cancellation charge buys you nothing. It is not tipped.
The expensive errors, ranked
Ranked by frequency rather than dollar impact. The fix in every case is a question when you book.
- 1Buying a package before knowing your session cadencecosts $40–$150
Packages expire at many salons.
- 2Comparing session prices across different bed levelscosts $10–$40
Level 1 and level 4 are not the same product.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Tanning Membership Freeze Checklist and Salon Membership Freeze Policy.
What to say on the phone
You do not need to negotiate. You need the price to be stated before the service starts. These questions do that without any awkwardness.
- "What is the exact price for unlimited tanning membership at my hair length and density?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "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?"
- "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?"
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.
From menu price to what you actually hand over
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $66 service does not cost $66.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $66 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $11 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $77 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.1% | $4.70 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $15.40 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $97.10 | 47% above the menu price |
Worked at a $66 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
The rule of thumb: add around 47% to any menu price for unlimited tanning membership to get your realistic out-the-door number.
To check a specific quote, calculate your own total.
Your other options, and when each wins
The number alone seldom decides it. Compare scope first — what is actually included — before you look at the figure.
Questions people actually ask
What does Tanning Membership Freeze Fee cost in 2026?
Budget $5–$139.99. That is based on 10 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $134.99.
Freeze fee: what is the published amount?
Freeze fee: $5 as published. Brick NJ regional source. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for unlimited tanning membership before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does membership freeze fee cost?
$5. Glo Tanning. Expect roughly $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much is salt pod add-on?
Salt Pod add-on is documented at $5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. That is below the $45 national median for unlimited tanning membership.
How much is premier one starting price?
$19.99. As low as; location and service choice vary. Expect around $25 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Tanning Membership Freeze Fee?
Expect about $92 on a $72 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $20, and that is with no upgrades.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it billed monthly. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why does the same service carry different prices 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.
How reliable are these figures?
No. Each number here is either an amount taken from 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 freeze informationMonthly freeze charge and store-credit treatment · updated 2026
- Official VIP membership termsLocation variation, payment requirement, cancel/freeze rules · updated 2026
- Official membership freezeMonthly freeze amount and rebate treatment · updated 2026
- Brick NJ official VIP SunclubRegional membership starting price, UV-free price and freeze amount · 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
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Frequently asked questions
What does Tanning Membership Freeze Fee cost in 2026?
Budget $5–$139.99. That is based on 10 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $134.99.
Freeze fee: what is the published amount?
Freeze fee: $5 as published. Brick NJ regional source. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for unlimited tanning membership before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does membership freeze fee cost?
$5. Glo Tanning. Expect around $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much is salt pod add-on?
Salt Pod add-on is documented at $5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. That is below the $45 national median for unlimited tanning membership.
How much is premier one starting price?
$19.99. As low as; location and service choice vary. Expect approximately $25 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Tanning Membership Freeze Fee?
Expect about $92 on a $72 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $20, and that is with no upgrades.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it billed monthly. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why does the same service carry different prices 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.
How reliable are these figures?
No. Each number here is either an amount taken from 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.