Tanning Booths
At Upper East Side Tan, you’ll step into the Sun Capsule– the leader in 360° vertical tanning. Choose from five levels of tanning based on your skin type and desired level of tan. Within 48 hours, your color will develop and deepen into your dream tan!
How does UV tanning work?
The tanning booth mimics the sun’s rays by incorporating a combination of UVA and UVB light. UVA light penetrates the skin to oxidize melanin, the pigment that tans your skin. Then the UVB brings the melanin to the surface, making your skin darker.
An Upper East Side Tan member in our UV tanning booth (Photo by Stephen Yang, New York Post)
What is vertical tanning?
Our vertical tanning experience uses premium Sun Capsule stand-up tanning booths. Rather than laying down in an enclosed, sweat-filled tanning bed, the vertical booth allows for a more comfortable, hygienic tanning experience— all while achieving a perfect 360° tan.
What are the benefits of vertical tanning?
Vertical tanning booths are the most hygienic type of UV tanning options on the market. Unlike traditional, lay-down tanning beds, the vertical tanning booths provide minimal skin-to-machine contact.