5 Best Tanning Salons in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

A streaky spray tan the week of a wedding is the kind of mistake you only make once. The tanning studios on this page have earned just over 1,200 Google reviews between them, and every single one sits between 4.8 and 5.0 stars, a tighter cluster than most services get. So the real question for choosing a Chicago tanning salon isn't who's good, it's who's a five-minute drive from you and books the slot you need.

Short answer: Sugaring NYC - South Loop leads on volume with 4.8 stars across 376 reviews, though it's a sugaring and waxing studio first. For dedicated spray tans, The Sinless Tan (4.8, 280 reviews) in Lincoln Park and Glamour Girl Airbrush Tan (5.0, 204 reviews) in the Gold Coast are the strongest specialists. A single spray tan runs around $60 to $80 across these studios.

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1. Sugaring NYC
2. The Sinless Tan
3. Glamour Girl Airbrush…
4. Glowout
5. Art + Sol chicago
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Chicago's tanning studios compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Sugaring NYC - South Loop	4.8 ★	376	Highest review volume, South Loop	View ›
2	The Sinless Tan	4.8 ★	280	Spray tans, Lincoln Park	View ›
3	Glamour Girl Airbrush Tan	5.0 ★	204	Perfect rating, Gold Coast	View ›
4	Glowout	4.9 ★	210	Longest-lasting results, West Loop	View ›
5	Art + Sol chicago	5.0 ★	160	Perfect rating, Lakeview	View ›

Where to get tanned in Chicago

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Sugaring NYC - South Loop

4.8376 Google reviews

Sugaring NYC - South Loop is primarily a sugaring and waxing hair removal studio in Chicago's South Loop, also offering beauty salon services. It's part of a national Sugaring NYC franchise, and reviewers consistently mention specific sugaristas by name for waxing appointments.

What people praise

Staff (Jay, Latifah, Lena) repeatedly praised for making a sensitive service feel comfortable
Clean, welcoming atmosphere noted across most reviews
Efficient technique described as less painful than expected

Worth knowing

One reviewer noted a specific service (sugar strip) didn't cover as much area as expected, so confirm exactly what's included before booking

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume376 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest review base here, but worth noting this is a sugaring and waxing studio rather than a dedicated tanning specialist. Good if you want both services in one visit.

Website Book now +1773-720-5625 Directions

11 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

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The Sinless Tan

4.8280 Google reviews

The Sinless Tan is a dedicated tanning salon in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, offering airbrush spray tans alongside a small boutique of dresses, swimwear, and accessories. It's been a fixture for repeat visitors, with reviewers frequently returning ahead of specific events.

What people praise

Praised repeatedly for natural-looking results without an orange tint
Offers both 3-hour and 8-hour tan options for different timelines
Staff (Katrina especially) singled out for talking nervous first-timers through the process

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume280 · 92th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: A strong, specialist choice for anyone specifically after a spray tan rather than a general beauty stop, with a consistent 4.8 across nearly 300 reviews.

Website +1773-750-3595 Directions

2130 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Glamour Girl Airbrush Tan

5.0204 Google reviews

Glamour Girl Airbrush Tan is a spray tan studio in Chicago's Gold Coast, offering custom airbrush tans alongside makeup services. The business promotes itself specifically around wedding-week bookings, covering engagement shoots, bachelorette parties, and the wedding day itself.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across 204 reviews, with staff (Gabriela especially) called out repeatedly
Praised for fixing a tan same-day at no charge when something went wrong
Handles full wedding timelines, not just a single appointment

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume204 · 81th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The only business on this page with a perfect rating and real volume behind it. A strong pick for anyone planning tans across multiple events, like a full wedding week.

Website +1312-787-8677 Directions

1 E Delaware Pl #215, Chicago, IL 60611

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Glowout

4.9210 Google reviews

Glowout is a sunless tanning studio in Chicago's West Loop, part of a small multi-city chain that also operates in Milwaukee and several other markets. The studio positions itself around custom-blended color and offers tiered pricing (Original, Express, Clean) based on rinse time and ingredients.

What people praise

Reviewers frequently mention tans lasting well beyond a week, including through sweat and swimming
Praised for inclusive, non-judgmental service after reviewers described bad experiences elsewhere
Attention to detail called out specifically, including cleanup around nails and toes

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume210 · 86th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: One of the more detail-oriented studios on this list based on reviews, with a loyal, multi-year repeat clientele.

Website +1312-605-0905 Directions

216 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

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Art + Sol chicago

5.0160 Google reviews

Art + Sol Chicago is a custom spray tan studio in the Lakeview neighborhood, serving Lakeview, Roscoe Village, and Lincoln Park on Chicago's North Side. The business is women-owned and focuses specifically on streak-free, hydrating spray tans without the orange cast some studios are known for.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating, with multiple staff (Candace, Jenna, KJ) named repeatedly
Reviewers highlight tans lasting longer than at other studios they'd tried
Clear process explanation and aftercare instructions praised consistently

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume160 · 69th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The smallest review count of the top picks here, but a perfect rating and repeat mentions of loyal, long-term customers.

Website Book now +1631-213-7755 Directions

1710 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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How we scored these studios

Rating is each studio’s live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers have actually left feedback, so a 4.8 from nearly 400 reviews carries more weight than one from 150. Confidence blends both figures. Recency checks whether people are still reviewing the studio now. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a spray tan cost in Chicago? (2026)

Pricing generally depends on whether you’re booking a single tan or a package, and whether the studio uses a premium or standard solution. Package deals bring the per-tan cost down for repeat visitors.

Job	Typical price
Single full-body spray tan	$60 - $80
Package of 3-5 tans	$165 - $260

Prices compiled July 2026 from published rates on Glamour Girl Airbrush Tan’s and Glowout’s own websites.

Tanning across Chicago

These studios cover the South Loop, Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast, the West Loop, and Lakeview, giving decent coverage of Chicago’s North Side and downtown core. If you’re searching for a tanning salon near me in Chicago, most of these studios book online and can fit a spray tan in on short notice outside of peak wedding season.

What to ask before you book a tanning appointment

How long until I can shower after the tan sets?
How long does the tan typically last, and how does it fade?
Do you offer rapid or express solutions if I’m short on time?
Can you customize the shade for my skin tone?
What should I do to prep my skin beforehand (exfoliating, shaving)?
Do you offer packages if I need tans for multiple events?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these tanning salons?

We pulled real, verified Google Business Profiles for tanning salons and spray tan studios serving Chicago and ranked them using live ratings, review volume, and how recently customers were still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

How far in advance should I book before an event?

Most studios here recommend booking 1 to 2 days ahead of a big event so the color has time to develop fully without being freshly sprayed.

Do these studios use spray booths or hand-applied tans?

Every studio on this page hand-applies tans with an airbrush technique rather than a stand-up spray booth, based on their own site descriptions.

The bottom line

Glamour Girl Airbrush Tan and Art + Sol Chicago both carry perfect 5.0 ratings and are the safest defaults if you want a specialist spray tan studio. For sugaring or waxing alongside your tan, Sugaring NYC’s South Loop location has the deepest track record. Whichever you pick, book at least a day ahead of any event so the color has time to set properly.

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