9AM - 3PM
2 Ryan Rd, Marlboro8AM - 8PM
1071 NJ-34, Aberdeen“Adrianna is the best
Salon is super friendly, clean and professional
Would never go anywhere else !!!!“
9AM - 9PM
351 NJ-34, Matawan“I cannot say enough great things about Soleil Tans of Matawan.
When I walked into the salon for a first time airbrush spray tan, Lauren happily greeted me and talked me through the instructions and details of what to expect in the booth. 15 minutes later, I was absolutely blown away with how beautiful and flawless my tan came out!
I am very pale skinned and got “Venetian dark” and it looked truly natural and gorgeous…..I immediately signed up for a membership because I will be a forever customer! My tan also lasted a solid 5 days on my beach vacation.
Special thank you to Lauren for being such a caring and knowledgeable sweetheart!! Go to Soleil Tans!!“
9AM - 9PM
3 Village Center Dr, Freehold“Best Tanning Salon in the area, blows beach bum out of the water. Much more variety for beds, amazing customer service, overall a great experience!“
9AM - 8PM
Town Square Shopping Center, 345 Matawan Rd, Matawan“This tanning salon is not only clean but Marissa is so welcoming and helpful. Definitely recommend this tanning salon!“
10AM - 9PM
2145 NJ-35, Holmdel“I am leaving this 1-star review strictly to get the owner’s attention. I fully intend to delete it within 24–48 hours and replace it with a 5-star review. I genuinely love Beach Bum, care about your business, and would never want to permanently hurt your Google rating. I’ve been a loyal customer and Unlimited Beach Pass member for nearly 20 years.
My frustration has nothing to do with the salon itself—Beach Bum is the cleanest salon with the best beds around. My sole issue is the business hours (closing at 9 PM weekdays, 6 PM weekends).
As a working single mom, handling work, kids, errands, and dinner makes it nearly impossible to consistently use the membership I faithfully pay for. I am constantly racing the clock to get there before the final cutoff, which employees note is actually 8 to 10 minutes before closing. To show my desperation, I have frequently paid $40 out-of-pocket for an 8-minute session at Bella Beach in Holmdel just because they are open one hour later. Their quality doesn't compare, but life responsibilities leave me no choice.
Yesterday was the perfect example: I was near the East Brunswick location around 7:30 PM and wanted to try the new bed everyone is raving about. While driving, Google informed me they were closed until Wednesday. I turned around and rushed to my home salon, only to miss the doors by two minutes.
The demand for later hours is massive, and I see the lost revenue firsthand:
* **Evening:** On 3+ occasions while sitting frustrated in the parking lot after missing cutoff, I watched 5 to 10 customers pull up within a 15-minute window, only to turn away at the locked door.
* **Morning:** I arrived at 9:55 AM once thinking opening was 9 AM, and found multiple women waiting in line for the 10 AM opening.
Operating under limited, post-COVID hours is a missed opportunity. Pre-COVID, there were midnight options in NJ and 24/7 salons in Staten Island. I've spent a lot of time thinking of solutions:
### #1 - 24/7 VIP All-Access Gold Card Membership (Zero Labor Cost)
Convenience is a luxury, and I’d happily pay 3x my current monthly price for a Gold Card tier that utilizes a secure keycard entry system. The swipe system would track check-ins, start the bed, enforce the 24-hour tanning regulation, and manage security. Providing access to paper towels and disinfectant ensures members clean the beds before and after use. Gyms like Powerhouse in Hazlet operate 24/7 this way with limited staffed hours, and Planet Fitness offers overnight tanning with minimal staff. This would make Beach Bum an industry pioneer with zero added labor costs.
### #2 - Extended or Rotated Hours
If 24/7 access isn't possible, please consider adding 2 hours to the evening (11 PM weekdays, 9 PM weekends, especially for Free Tan Sundays). Alternatively, rotate hours among local branches, designating one location per night to stay open 2 hours later. I would gladly drive to any branch within a 20-mile radius for this.
I say this as one of your biggest supporters. If staffing is the primary issue, I’d honestly volunteer to work a few evening hours myself because I care that much. Please consider these solutions to benefit both Beach Bum’s bottom line and your loyal customers. Thank you for your time!“
10AM - 8PM
410 Mounts Corner Dr, Freehold“Carla is the absolute sweetest and is the reason I will only go to Freehold location from now on!!! I called her in a panic after being worried about my spray tan being too dark and she answered right before closing and got her manager involved to get me all the right info and assure me the right amount of time to wait before showering. She was the best and made my experience wonderful. Love this location has the best prices and services!“
9AM - 10PM
2101 NJ-35, Holmdel“Paige is so kind and walked me through the packages and answered all my questions totally recommend beds are so good and such a friendly environment!!“
10AM - 9PM
55 US-9, Manalapan“This is my third time getting an airbrush tan here and it’s always a great experience! Jackie did an outstanding job. She is so sweet, professional, and gave me an amazing airbrush tan. I love the results and am very happy with her work!“
9AM - 8PM
14 Merchants Way, Colts Neck“I was referred by Kaylene (which is fabulous and does the LS scheduling) and LS has done wonders for my auto immune condition. I fly a lot for work and have a problem where my lymph nodes swell and get worse when traveling. I literally get ultra sounds on them that’s how bad. This is the first time in over five years my lymph nodes aren’t swelling!! This has made an insane difference in my life. Nikki is my technician here and she is incredible and super kind“
10AM - 9PM
Behind Dunkin Donuts, 404 Main St Ste D, Spotswood“Beds are tops, clean and friendly staff. Katie signed me up and was very knowledgeable and patient with my questions. The entire staff is very welcoming, they even have a little boutique inside.“
9AM - 9PM
300 Gordons Corner Rd, Manalapan“I’ve been coming here for many years and always had a great experience. All the girls at the front desk are exceptionally friendly - especially Ava, Alexandra, and Arianna!!!“
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“I am so thrilled with my hair color and root touch-up! The blend is completely seamless, and the shade turned out rich, vibrant, and incredibly natural. My roots are totally covered, and my hair feels healthy, soft, and refreshed rather than dry or processed.
The attention to detail by Danielle during the application was amazing—the tone matches my style perfectly and catches the light so well. Highly recommend!“