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A Perfect Tan
Category: Beauty and Spas Tanning Tanning [Edit]
875 El Camino RealMenlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-9900
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 8 pm
Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Sun 10 am - 3 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for A Perfect Tan
12 reviews in English
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Review from Anna W.
Redwood City, CA
7/12/2010
A Perfect Tan provides a very clean and sanitary environment. The staff is very friendly and well educated about the business they are in. They've been in business for a very long time, but have all the up-to-date equipment.
I recently visited for my first Mystic Tan experience. I had always wanted to try a spray tan, but was nervous. What if I did it wrong or it came out weird?
Ron had me watch a brief video on the process and how easy it is. I didn't realize exactly how easy and fool proof it was until I stepped inside the booth. Their automated system guides you step by step through the 2 minute process and ...Whallah! You are in and out of there in no time! It takes some time to develop, so don't expect instant results. I went from pastey to tastey in just a few hours. I look about ten pounds lighter too! -
Review from Emily T.
San Francisco, CA
1/6/2010
I really wish this review could be higher, but I just spent $30 on a bed with reaaaaally old bulbs. It never even got hot! It's highly disappointing, I feel cheated.
The ups to this salon are that it's very clean and they have wipes & deodorant in the rooms, both are much appreciated in a tanning salon.
But for $30 I expect a zap of color as someone who tans very easily...oy. Bummeroni. -
Review from Ed H.
Santa Clara, CA
7/21/2008
Have to preface this review by saying that I'm friends with the owner, but hopefully this makes what I have to say more relevant. If it sucked, I would have just not said anything.
First off, I don't tan. I'm pale, transparent even. I lived in San Diego for ten years, and didn't have color until the tenth year. Then I moved to NY, and immediately looked like a human that evolved underground. Once a few of us were out at Central Park on a nice summer day, we all laid out to catch some sun. I was asked to put my shirt back on, because the light reflecting from my body was blinding people.
I worried about getting a tan, without it, I'd just look like a marshmallow. With it... a toasted marshmallow.. It's summer, graham crackers and chocolate and all of a sudden, it's a dangerous time to be a toasted marshmallow.
Despite my hesitation, I was encouraged to just try it and if you do know someone, why go somewhere else? Ron was working and he greeted me and my friend, and gave us the tour and talked us through the mystic tans, the different beds, what people liked and why. He works hard to keep things up to date, and take care of his customers, and that's really all you need to know.
Oh, and he keeps the place clean and takes care of the little things. Nice.
The tan came out nice, it was fast, and I didn't come out orange like an oompa loompa. -
Review from Chuck F.
Chula Vista, CA
6/29/2009
I can't speak for others, as an Asian-American, this wasn't/ isn't common practice especially when I was in unfamiliar territory. People would giggle when I talk of my experience but they truly offer a much needed service. Now, I want to share it with you...
With my busy lifestyle, I don't have the time to sunbathe or layout on the beach or pool. Although, I'd love to... who doesn't, right? But, I wanted a quick and easy solution to rid of my "farmers tan." I've researched quite a few salons in the area and this seemed to offer the best rates & customer relationships (thanks people for your YELP reviews).
I still had an thorough amount of questions, Ron (owner) was able to answer with relative ease; such as, can my g'nads get burnt? Oops, TMI, huh =( Without going into details, I went through the process with relative comfort & ease. A couple days later, I looked at myself in the mirror and it successfully addressed my "farmers tan." Great job, APT!
Salon: This perfect little quaint establishment is perfect for those looking for personal "one-on-one" service. A comfortable stress free environment with cool jams complete the ambiance (are you sure this isn't a spa?). Most importantly, for me, they offered clean and private rooms.
Service/ experience: Very informative staff & owner. They were very conscious & honest of his customers needs. It was obvious because regular customers were coming in & out while I was asking questions (very encouraging).
If you're in the area, locally or afar, you will love their individual TLC. Why save a couple bucks elsewhere? Join his salon and become a regular and save $$$ over time (with seasonal promotions).
I'm the biggest supporter of local business' and in this case it's be so worth it. I'll be back, for sure... And when you do, say HELLO to Ron & Jackie Soto and tell them you found them on YELP. I did!Listed in: Taste of No. California
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Review from nora a.
Menlo Park, CA
10/18/2011
You really can't beat the tanning experience here. A Perfect Tan offers great pricing starting at $25 a month unlimited. The staff consists of 3 young ladies who are always friendly and accommodating. The beds are a bit older but the bulbs all seem new and seem to be replaced often.
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Review from gee l.
Los Angeles, CA
11/19/2009
Just got back from my first Mystic Tan experience at "A Perfect Tan', and I'm happy. My review and recommendation for A Perfect Tan goes along the lines of Mochi B's:
1. EXCELLENT customer service
- very knowledgeable and informative
- no attempts to upsell me for any more services
- took the time to gauge my tanning need before offering a suggestion
2. SANITARY
- clean, modern, and tidy environment
3. REASONABLE PRICING
- took advantage of the Yelp special offer for Mystic Tanning, makes it such a good deal
Being from LA where tanning beds run aplenty, it's refreshing to find a quality tanning salon that is clean, friendly, and with reasonable pricing. As long as I continue to work in Palo Alto, I'm going to keep coming back to APT for all my tanning needs. -
Review from Lourdes V.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 8/10/2010
I love tanning at this place!! The service is excellent, and the workers are very friendly. They offer a wide variety of tanning beds and tanning lotions, so I definitely recommend this to all my friends. It is also very clean and quiet, so what more can you ask for?!! Stop by and see for yourself.
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7/25/2007 First to Review
I love tanning at this place!! The service is excellent, and the workers are very friendly. They… Read more »
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Review from mochi b.
Santa Clara, CA
3/1/2008
I highly recommend Perfect Tan because of their high standard for customer service. Ron, the owner, takes the time to understand the customer's tanning needs before offering any suggestions. The employees do not push product and services unnessarily. The salon has a small community feeling since the employees know you by name rather than a number.
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Review from Lisa S.
Monterey Park, CA
8/15/2008
having recently moved from so-cal, i've been kinda missing out on the traffic-y drive to santa monica beach for a tan ... and being cooped up indoors for being in an accelerated nursing program doesn't help either...
so, i thought... "time to go for a tan!" i've got a bachelorette p. to attend in vegas, and i really don't want to scare people away exposing them to the ten different shades of "color" i have on my body.
looked up yelp and found this place. my first visit was awesome, got to meet ron, who was real nice and helped with a plan to attack my unnevenness. he gave me a tour of the place, explained the different types of beds and different types of lotion... i never thought tanning could be this complex, but he and his staff made it easy! the place itself is clean, and they provide you with a stereo and headphones, clean towel, wipes in the rooms... in addition to other knick knacks we may need (after tan lotion, deodorant, etc)
btw, for other first timers who are interested in doing tanning beds rather than mystic tan, ... it would help to come in a week or two earlier than your "event" or whatever vacation you're tanning for. for one, you don't know how you react to the tanning beds, and two... it's just better to plan and be organized =)
anyway, tanning here is totally worth the drive from san mateo. thank you guys for the fun tanning experience! paleness ain't got nothin on mee!! =] -
Review from Tara B.
Redwood City, CA
4/16/2011
Perfect Tan in Menlo Park is GREAT! Clean, friendly and great deals! I have been a customer for over 10 years and chose Perfect Tan after doing a tour of all the local salons. After going to Perfect Tan I never went anywhere else.
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Review from Jerilyn M.
Santa Clara, CA
11/6/2007
this tanning salon is the best, it's clean, and the staff is knowledgeable about products. i have tanned at all the locations in the past and every time i did i got dark. that means that the keep up on maintenance of all of the equipment are up to date!
plus i personally know the owner and he's the best. he will totally make sure that you are taken care of as well as have the best products and services to make sure u get the sunkissed glow u want! -
Review from Jaime D.
Redwood City, CA
2/27/2009
Ok... So they have the New Mystic and it is AMAZING! You step on numbers and it tells you to move around while it sprays you up, down and side to side. I recommend it to anyone considering Mystic or Spray tanning. No Complaints! :)
