Perfect Tan and Boutique (Mountain Brook)

Dear Sun,

Yes, we were initially very impressed with photosynthesis. And, of course, we still appreciate the Vitamin D. But seriously, Sun...what have you done for us lately? This whole "global warning" thing is starting to look like more than just a fad and Perfect Tan & Boutique is now offering 10% off tanning services to all first time customers. Not to say that we didn't have some good times - and we totally want to stay friends - but maybe we should, like, see other people.

Perfect Tan & Boutique
1109 Dunston Avenue, Suite A
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 870-8336

SunSource Tanning

According to Wikipedia, "TAN" may be interpreted as initials for any of the following:

• Total Acid Number, the measure of a lubricant's or crude oil's acidity
• TAN (banking), an acronym for Transaction Authentication Number in electronic banking
• Tanzania, the country
• Taunton Municipal Airport (IATA airport code), in Taunton, Massachusetts
• Thunderbirds Are Now!, a Detroit-based neo-post-punk band

Now we know.

Anyway, SunSource Tanning is offering the following deals - expiring 04/30/07 (courtesy of Valpak):

1) $27.95 monthly membership (electric funds transfer only)

2) Buy 300 minutes get 100 minutes free

3) 5 tans for only $22.95 - super bed only (and new clients only)

SunSource Tanning
1526 Montclair Rd
(205) 956-0409

Tan Zone III

They told you once, they told you twice, now, for the third time...you're creepy pale - get some sun!

The Tan Zone is offering a $15 Mystic spray tan special - expiring 05/15/07 (courtesy of Valpak).



Tan Zone

410 Palisades Blvd, Homewood, (205) 879-9040

1425 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia, (205) 978-2826

2236 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, (205) 733-2826

Tan Zone II

Well, here it is folks...the last coupon in March-April 2007 Clipper Magazine. If you've been keeping score, this issue's beauty coupons were for three tanning salons and one hair salon. Basically, the Clipper thinks you're pasty - and that your hair isn't much of an issue right now.

The Tan Zone is offering the following (expiring 04/25/07):


1) $14.96 EFT only unlimited tanning (sorry, but we don't know what this means)

2) $10 for 1-week tanning membership (new clients only)

3) Buy 1 get 1 free mystic spray tan session (new clients only)

4) $149.96 for 1-year tanning membership (new clients only)

And for a Tan Zone promo in the Yellow Book, click here.

Tan Zone

410 Palisades Blvd, Homewood, (205) 879-9040

1425 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia, (205) 978-2826

2236 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, (205) 733-2826

Elite Tan

Did you ever see the Joy Luck Club? It's the one where Wesley Snipes goes to Japan to rescue his daughter from the mob only to uncover this totally sinister organization with ties to the highest levels of government. And because of his brash "American" crime-fighting style, the Tokyo police force assign Jackie Chan to keep Wesley under control. Man, what a great flick. My favorite part is where the head of mob is hanging off a building from Wesley's wrist and Wesley says "yippie-kay-yeah" and then unclasps his watch (on that wrist). The mob guy totally falls.

Anyway, Joy Luck Club was written by Amy Tan.

Elite Tan is offering the following deals - expiring 04/25/07 (courtesy of Clipper Magazine):

1) Buy one Magic Tan, get 2nd session free

2) $199, unlimited tanning for 2007 (1st level bed), additional goggle and lotion purchase required

3) Buy 2 tans, get 2 tans free

4) Buy one month of unlimited tanning and get one month free (additional lotion purchase required)

Elite Tan (2 locations)

River Ridge Mall (across from Target)
981-7442

Highway 280 (across form Wal-Mart)
995-8857

California Sun (Cahaba Heights)

There's more than 2000 miles separating Birmingham from sunny Los Angeles - seriously, I just goggle mapped it. Anyway, that's pretty far. But we don't care, because we can get California sun right here in Cahaba Heights!

California Sun is currently offering the following deals - all expiring on 04/30/07 (courtesy of Clipper Magazine):


1) $99, 3 month unlimited (20 minute bed)

2) Free session (buy 1 session in 12 minute bed, get 1 free)

3) $40 spray tan (2 sessions, $50 value)

California Sun
3161 Green Valley Rd (across from Walgreens)
Cahaba Heights
(205) 967-1786

Tan Zone

Seriously, folks, there just isn't anything funny about an uneven tan. Sure, it's easy to joke..."redneck" or maybe even "farmer's tan", but do you ever stop to think about the pain these poor folks endure? My uncle had a "farmer's tan" and he died. The doctors even had a fancy name for it - "myocardial infarction". That's right, death by bad tan (I'm pretty sure it's Latin).

The Tan Zone understands how serious this is, which is why they currently have a Mystic Tan offer - 2 for $24 (they recommend calling for details). This is yet another Yellow Book coupon, expiring 04/08.

Tan Zone

Vestavia, (205) 978-2826

Pelham, (205) 733-2826

Homewood, (205) 879-9040

Tanning Oasis (Hoover)

I've always wondered why folks bother going outside to get a tan when all they have to do is call a tanning salon, get a babysitter for the kids, and then drive down 280 for their appointment. Plus they give you those really cool bug-eye glasses.

Need more enticement? How about unlimited tanning for only $24.99/month at Tanning Oasis (expires 03/08)? Yes, this is another Yellow Book coupon.

Tanning Oasis
5037 Hwy 280 (Hoover)
(205) 408-2277

Pure Faith Salon (Alabaster)

Wherefore art thou, Yellow Book? Oh, there you are...and I see you have a coupon for Pure Faith Salon - a 20% off color service PLUS one free tan service coupon (expires 02/08). They're calling this deal the "New Client Special" - make sure to ask for it by name.

Pure Faith Salon
1615 Kent Dairy Rd
Alabaster, AL
(205) 664-9888

Bronzed Tanning Studio (McCalla)

Another Yellow Book coupon...Bronzed Tanning Studio is offering new customers 3 free tans (expires 03/08).

Bronzed Tanning Studio
4955 McAdory School Rd
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 428-7778

And make sure to ask them why their coupon has a web address listed (www.bronzedtanning.com) but the web site doesn't exist. Wouldn't it be nice to see at least a picture before booking an appointment? Maybe they should get in touch with the folks at salonfly (I hear they build wicked cool websites - and on the cheap, too!)