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Foothills Glow: Spray Tans and Tanning for Golden, Colorado
Spray tans, UV tanning, red light therapy and body sculpting at our locally owned, award-winning salon in Lakewood, Colorado. Walk-ins welcome and same-day appointments available.
Golden sits right where the plains meet the foothills, and the people who live here spend a lot of time outdoors on Lookout Mountain, along Clear Creek and up on North Table Mountain. Snazzy Tanz is a locally owned tanning and wellness salon in Lakewood, Colorado, and many of our regular clients make the quick trip down from Golden for a natural-looking glow and a little time to recharge. Our team brings 30+ years of industry experience to every visit, so you get honest advice instead of a sales pitch.
Our menu covers four service lines. With spray tanning, you can choose an airbrush or custom spray tan, add a second layer with our double-dipping option for deeper color, or try a Rapid Tan when you are short on time. Our UV tanning options include lay-down beds, high-pressure tanning, face tanning, hybrid stand-up UV beds and stand-up booths, plus tanning packages for steady results. For recovery and wellness, our red light therapy sessions use the Polypro Rejuv system, full body red light and the Avant FIT Bodywrap infrared wrap.
We also offer non-invasive body sculpting with Rejuva Fresh Diamond Ice controlled cooling and EMShape muscle stimulation, both designed to work with no downtime. Golden clients often pair a red light session with a spray tan after a big week on the trails. Walk-ins are welcome, same-day appointments are common, and you can book online in a few clicks.
From Washington Avenue to Our Lakewood Salon
Golden has a character all its own. Downtown along Washington Avenue, under the famous Howdy Folks welcome arch, you will find local shops, patios and the steady energy of the Colorado School of Mines campus a few blocks away. Families head to Clear Creek for tubing and kayaking in summer, hikers climb South Table Mountain and Lookout Mountain, and Golden Gate Canyon State Park pulls weekend crowds into the hills. Neighborhoods closer to the Mines campus and the newer homes on the west side share the same outdoor-first lifestyle, and that lifestyle shows up on the skin.
Getting to us is simple. Most Golden clients take US-6 east through the hogbacks and drop south on Wadsworth Boulevard, or swing around on C-470 and Kipling Street, which puts our Lakewood salon a short drive away. That makes it easy to stop in after classes at Mines, between errands, or on the way home from a hike. Because we are a single, locally owned studio and not a chain, you will see familiar faces at the front desk and a team that remembers how you like your color.
Mountain Sun, Dry Air and Skin That Holds Color
Golden sits higher than most of the metro area, and UV intensity generally increases with elevation, so your skin can take in more sun than you expect during a short hike. Pair that with the dry Front Range air and skin tends to lose moisture fast, which affects how evenly a tan develops and how long it lasts. In winter, many clients notice their color fading to pale within a few weeks of the outdoor season ending. That is where a planned approach helps.
Before a spray tan, we suggest exfoliating a day ahead and moisturizing generously in the days after, since hydrated skin usually holds color longer. For UV tanning, we build gradual session plans based on your skin type rather than pushing long sessions, and we always recommend sun protection outdoors. Many Golden clients also add red light therapy or the Avant infrared wrap during cold months, and they often report that it feels restorative after long days in dry mountain air. Results vary from person to person, and we keep the guidance practical and safe.
Our Services for Golden Clients
Glowing for Golden's Biggest Weekends
Golden loves a good celebration, and a lot of our bookings line up with the town calendar. Summer brings Buffalo Bill Days, wedding season fills the foothills with outdoor ceremonies, and plenty of locals plan a beach trip right after a long Colorado winter. Here are a few occasions Golden clients often prep for with us:
- Foothills and mountain-view weddings, for brides, bridesmaids and the wedding party
- Buffalo Bill Days and summer weekends on Washington Avenue
- Colorado School of Mines graduation and formal events
- Spring break and winter getaways to somewhere warm
For events, we usually suggest booking your spray tan a day or two ahead so the color has time to settle, and doing a trial tan a few weeks earlier if it is your first time. If you plan to spend time in the sun on vacation, a short UV session plan beforehand and good sunscreen on the trip make a sensible pair. Just tell us your date and we will help you plan the timing. Students heading into a formal at Mines can stop in between classes, since walk-ins are welcome.
A Trusted, Award-Winning Glow Close to Golden
Snazzy Tanz is locally owned and operated, so every decision about our products, equipment and service is made right here, not by a distant head office. That gives us room to slow down, answer every question and treat each Golden client as a neighbor. We are also proudly woman-owned. Owner Beth Shull built the salon around a personal, supportive experience, and many first-timers tell us how comfortable they felt from the moment they walked in. Golden has a proud small-town spirit, and we share it.
Our community has noticed. Snazzy Tanz earned community awards for Best Tanning Salon in both 2024 and 2025, and we take that as a reason to keep raising the bar. Behind those awards is more than 30 years of experience in the tanning industry, along with Rejuva Fresh-certified and Smart Tan-certified staff who understand equipment, skin types and technique. You can read what clients say or learn more about our story before your visit. We would love to earn your trust next.
“Had a great experience with Beth. I will definitely be returning for another Spray tan. Beth keeps a very clean shop and her customer service is amazing! Thank you Beth.”
Rachel
“Beth was wonderful! She gave me a great experience as a first timer, she was kind and helpful. My tan also looks amazing! I highly recommend.”
Brooke T.
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“Love this place. MCKENZIE IS THE BEST! Spray tans always last so long and she is so sweet!”
Leah Q.
What Golden Clients Love About Snazzy Tanz
Get Your Foothills Glow This Week
Ready for color that looks natural on the trail and at the table? Walk-ins are welcome, and same-day appointments are often available, so you can fit a visit around classes, work or a weekend hike. If you come in regularly, ask about our memberships for a simple way to keep your glow and wellness routine on track.
You can book online through our client portal, call us, or contact us with the form and we will get back to you. Tell us which service interests you, whether it is a custom spray tan, a UV session plan, red light therapy or body sculpting, and we will help you choose the right fit. We look forward to seeing you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Snazzy Tanz located in Golden?
No, our salon is in Lakewood, Colorado, and we do not offer mobile service. Many Golden clients reach us with a short drive on US-6 and Wadsworth Boulevard, which makes it easy to fit a spray tan or wellness session into a normal day without a long trip into the city.
Will a spray tan hold up during hikes on Lookout Mountain or North Table Mountain?
A spray tan can handle normal outdoor activity, but heavy sweating in the first day can cause uneven fading. We suggest waiting until your color has fully developed before a hard hike, then moisturizing well afterward. Our Rapid Tan or double-dipping options can also be planned around your trail schedule.
I spend a lot of time outside in Golden. Should I still use a tanning bed?
That depends on your skin and how much sun you already get. We create gradual UV session plans and will tell you honestly if a spray tan is the better choice. Outdoors, we always recommend sunscreen, because higher elevation generally means stronger UV exposure.
Can Colorado School of Mines students book same-day appointments?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome and same-day appointments are often available, which works well around class and exam schedules. Students can book online through our client portal or call us, and our team will help pick a service that fits the time you have before your next event.
What does red light therapy feel like after a long day outdoors?
Our red light sessions are relaxing and non-invasive. You simply rest while the light works, and many clients report feeling refreshed afterward. We describe it as a wellness service designed to support recovery and skin, not a medical treatment, and results vary from person to person.
When should I book a spray tan before a foothills wedding?
Plan your final spray tan one to two days before the wedding so the color settles, and schedule a trial a few weeks earlier if you are new to sunless tanning. We can also coordinate appointments for bridesmaids and family members so the whole group gets a consistent, natural look.
