The GLO Studio

Don’t waste your time. This is the second time I’ve scheduled an appointment and shown up to a dark studio, unable to get in touch with anyone to see what the mix up was. It’s ironic too because they send you a slew of texts and emails to confirm your appointment, which I responded to, each and every one.
I received a call about 15 minutes after my appointment from the studio. We determined, after the woman called me a liar, that I was at the wrong location — they had recently moved. I explained that I had (literally) three emails confirming my appointment stating the address was where I was and that if it’s wrong they should update their email blasts as well as google, waze and Unilocal since they all had the same address too which is confusing. Then she said I was being very rude. I don’t know how trying to help them improve their business after their slip up was being rude so I said I had to go. Not professional at all. Don’t waste your time.

I’ve been going here ever since I moved to LA — around 6 months. I’ve seen some harsh reviews but it doesn’t negate the fact that the owner/​sprayer is amazing and is a real person, with a back to back schedule. This isn’t a huge salon with multiple people working, it’s a small staff — so think about it… respect their time and don’t be late. Back to back spray tans are stressful enough without people being late and acting like their vital spray tan is all that matters in the universe.
Anyway, every. single. time — my tan comes out amazing, it lasts for (at least) a week and I always have the best conversations while I get it/​feel completely comfortable. Highly recommended.

Incredibly rude on the phone, and suggested I try somewhere else, after I asked a question about potential streaking/​stains on body. What kind of business allows their workers to drive away customers like that? Bad for business, and extremely unprofessional.

I got an Amazing Organic Spray Tan today at The Glo Studio in Marina del Rey. I love it!!! I will definitely be back!

I have had spray tans all over West Los Angeles and Marina Del Rey and Anya at Glo Studios is the best in price and quality, HANDS down!
Parking is easy, either on Washington (watch the signs for what times are permitted) or along the small side streets. As you walk through the door of the studio, it always smells good and there are sugary treats, a comfortable couch and magazines to greet you. Get there 15 mins early — not kidding, especially during the Spring and Summer. Give extra time for Marina traffic and even a few minutes to find the right parking spot. If you do get there 15 mins early they can get you in and out in a jiffy.
Also, PREPARE. Get your mani./pedi, waxing done, then shave and exfoliate prior (do not apply ANY lotion to your body) — this will make your tan last longer. Wear lose, dark colored clothing and dark flip flops and if you are not going for the ‘Express’ tan, sleep in your spray. Also, I like to bring cash for a tip.
If for any reason you end up with a few dark spots around your ankles (it happens, but rarely) take an eraser sponge (Mr. Clean) or a pumice stone and lightly rub the area in circles in the shower.
I have freckles that are now referred to as sunspots. They tend to SUCK up the dark spray and end up being pronounced, so to avoid this, after I get done exfoliating in the shower, I take a q-​tip and dip it in Vaseline and hit my biggest sunspots — it only takes a small amount and helps to avoid them becoming too dark.
The tanning room is basic, no frills, but has everything you need. Anya is professional, chatty and nice. I am pretty modest, yet standing naked in front of her, doesn’t seem to bother me. She has you put on some sticky-​feet, and lotions your hands, elbows and ankles (dry areas) to ensure they don’t go dark.
I am a tanning bed convert after my dermo started removing pre-​cancerous spots off my body. This is a GREAT alternative to the nasty rays.
My tan tends to last about 7 days, but I think it looks best on days 2 & 3.

Anya is the best!!! Fast and easy. Perfect tan. I feel like a million bucks!!!
It’s important to follow all the directions before and after the tan. It’s wonderful!!! Thank you.

Great deals and a great job. Ania cracks me up so I always look forward to going in!

Great natural color no smell. Quick in and out. Super professional. Not sure about the other bogus reviews I read. That is not what I experienced. Being on time is important because they are booked. This is a given.

I had been to this place years ago and really liked it. I guess it is under new ownership now, however, and I wan’t as thrilled. The place looked a bit rundown. I understand they are undergoing renovations so hopefully it will look cleaner and nicer soon.
The owner was nice enough and I felt comfortable getting the spray tan from her, but I didn’t feel like it was that great of one. The stuff clumped and rubbed off in some places and I followed all the rules.
I will probably try somewhere else if I ever do it again.

I can’t fathom how there are so many one star reviews?! I’ve been coming here for years & have dealt with both the owner & her technician (idk if that’s the right word here, but screw it lol) & had a great experience with both.
I like that the product they use is organic & seems less smelly than other places I’ve gone to. The color is beautiful, bronze without a hint of orange, leaving you naturally glowing. I love that the technician takes the time to explain exactly what she’s going to do & gives direction throughout the process. She is very thorough, going as far as wiping my palms & finger/​toenails herself to remove excess product & I never feel rushed. She explains proper after care as well, which is helpful.
It’s true, it isn’t easy to get someone on the phone here, but I find that that’s common with these one man show type of operations; my wax place is the same way. It’s easy to make an appointment online & I love that there are appointments late into the evening… there is something for everyone’s schedule. Prices are good, especially with all of the promotions they run (although before warned, you MUST keep an eye on the expiration date… I’ve been burned a few times, but that’s no one’s fault but my own). Street parking isn’t too bad, you just may have to trek into the adjoining residential area a bit.

I went to this glo studio hoping to get a tan, and not only were they late, but no one was standing at the front desk to assist clients and I waited for 20 minutes for someone to tell me that I missed my appointment even though you could hear them talking in the back room. It’s a gross salon, that’s not worth any groupon. I would never go back, or recommend to anyone, service is horrendous.

BEWARE! ALERT! The woman who works here physically and verbally harassed me and my partner. The woman who works here should be arrested. I will be filing a police report and informing better business bureau.
Here’s the story.
Yesterday my girlfriend and I bought living social deals so we could get spray tans before a wedding we have today. We had hair appointments at Fred Segal before the tan and I called 6 times during the day to try and inform her we may be a little late getting there. I also had a question about bathing since this was our first airbrush. The business never answered their phone and their mailbox was full. So I arrived to the appointment 3 minutes late thinking PHEW I made it on time. I walked in with my service animal and the nobody was there. I waited a few minutes outside of the front door and the woman who works there comes out of the buildings bathroom. She begins to tell me that I’m late and since it’s my first visit she will take me but next time if I am late she won’t take me. Ok fine I appreciate it and I understand. Then I tell her I have a living social coupon and she scowls and rolls her eyes and says to me that Dogs are not allowed in the building. So I tell her my dog is a service dog. She asks me to prove it with a certificate. I pull out my dogs card and then she looks at me and the dog and asks me if my dog is actually the dog on the card. I laugh and say of course. At his point I’m thinking this is so weird she must be having a bad day let’s just so this tan and get it over with.
I go in the room and get naked and try to make small talk to cheer up the negative energy.
I tell her it’s my first time and my girlfriend and I are really excited to get tanned and we have a wedding tonight and the family is here Etc. She doesn’t talk with me and just barks commands to turn around etc so I’m silent and let her finish. When she finishes with me she gives me a hose so I can dry myself off and she goes out to start check signing in my girl friend.
A few minutes later when I’m dressed I walk out and my girl friend is not there. I ask her, where is Lisa? She tells me that since I was late she couldn’t take My girlfriend because she had a client coming soon that Is paying the full price.
I tell her but wait how does this affect my girlfriend she was on time she should to be penalized? I apologize again for being 4 minutes late. I pull out my wallet and I tell her please let my girlfriend have her tan and I will pay full price! My gf has a condition and takes a medicine that prevents her from taking real sun. I reiterate again it’s a really big night for my gf since her family is flying in and she wants to look good for the wedding that we have in 3 hours.
The lady tells me oh no shes not coming back. When I ask her what she means she starts ranting about how we don’t respect her time. How she runs a business… She then tells me to «GET the fuck out of here I don’t want you gay fucking bitches here!»
I am shocked…
What did you just say?
She repeats it and scoots me out — go go…
I’m making my way to the door with my 20lb dog in my arms and totally shocked and then the woman takes my elbow and pushes me out her door and slams it and locks it.
I start crying and I try calling my girlfriend and the woman opens the door, sees my crying and says «don’t cry or else you will ruin your tan! «
I ignore the lady and I start talking to my gf on the phone who’s going home. My gf is upset because the woman also cursed her and she didn’t want to have confrontation so she just left. My gf Meanwhile is looking for a tan place that is near and can take her before the wedding that starts in 3 hours– to no avail!
So I go the insurance agency next door to try and get a number for the building owner. While I’m standing in the foyer I call the leasing agency and tell them about the woman. The lady comes out if her business and sees me and tells «what the hell are you still doing here in my business?
I finally tell her before leaving:
«Your business lady? You have no idea how to do business. And you will be out of business very soon because I’m going to report you and let it be known on social media.»
summary:
I’ve reported her to living social and we got a refund and they comped us a few things. Thanks living social–
I think she’s on something– meth or crack– because she is erratic and aggressive.
I have never been discriminated against and it is awful and disgusting. It really really hurts like a stab in the heart when you get bullied like this. I really would never imagine that it would happen in LA in this day and age.
I’m Still upset because my gf has had no luck to get a tan pre weddings (we have 2 this weekend)
Please if you read this and have a similar experience feel free to contact me.
I have read (after the fact) some reviews on Unilocal and it gives me shivers as other girls had really similar experiences

I also wish ZERO stars was an option. This place doesn’t even deserve one star. What a complete nightmare experience. I find it fascinating that 99% of the reviews are either 1 star or 5 stars. Yes, this place was great when it was run by the original owner, Charity, but this new person is absolutely disgraceful and shameful.
Today I walked in 5 minutes late after calling to tell her I ran into a delay, it was 100% her prerogative to tell me she can’t take me late. But instead when I arrived she started screaming and swearing at me. Telling me I don’t respect her, she doesn’t need this sh** and on and on.
I’ve listened to her spew toxic energy about her life, complaining about her dog, her best friend and the boyfriend who killed her 20 years ago, her former landlord who kicked her out, and everything else under the sun that is awful because honestly the place is cheap and close by. But after today I’d rather drive to the valley and pay 3x as much than spend another moment in this negative horrific place. It is a dump inside and out.
You get what you pay for. Buyer beware.

I wish I could give this place zero stars!
I am literally parked in my car writing this review and am still shaking by what just happened. I showed up for my 5:15 appointment at 5:17 and was treated by the owner like I was like dirt.
She was slamming things around, speaking to me very curtly, giving me dirty looks, etc. When she came back in to perform the service, I figured I should ask what was up. I asked if I was late and she said «yup» and I said «yes by 2 minutes». «You seem really pissed off» To that she said a mouthful! Saying I went off on her when her dad died (what??? I would never!) because I showed up for an appointment on time and no one was there about a month ago. I left a few voicemails and never got a call back which I found rude and unacceptable for a business. When I finally got the owner on the phone I asked her what she would do to compensate me for my time. She was defensive and nasty. Last week I had an appt. and was running 15 min late (hello LA traffic?) so she called and canceled which I understood. I actually felt bad.
So .back to today… she had the nerve to say to me as I’m standing there naked being spray tanned «you asked me what I would do for you?? where do you get off? What are you gonna do for me? What kind of a person are you??». I literally started shaking and almost cried. No one has ever spoken to me like that in my life much less someone I was paying to perform a service! I will NEVER go back there. And I still have sessions left that I paid for.
No wonder she always offers deals. How else would she get customers? And btw the tan is orange and uneven to boot!

Just got a tan here and I love it. Gorgeous color, not orange, smells amazing! Anja takes the time to put lotion on those tough spots and cleans your nails and palms afterwards. Make sure to read the website for directions. I see a lot of reviews about not being flexible with the time, but honestly just be responsible and give yourself enough time to allow for traffic and parking. Be a responsible adult and you won’t have any problems.

Avoid — there are much better places on the Westside.
I second what the other reviewers have said about this place.
The owner/​technician was rude — when I arrived I heard yelling and F-​bombs coming from the tanning room. Turns out that is just how she converses with her clientele.
The room itself was gross. In addition to the woman’s horrible customer service, when I was done — she was taking off the sticky foot pads they make you wear and they were so cheap she couldn’t get them off — she practically ripped the skin off my foot to get it off. When half the foot pad was still left on my foot she said «Oh well, good luck getting that off at home.»
Again, less than stellar customer service. The tan itself was fine but I will never return to this hole in the wall.

Had been there be for and greeted warmly and was thoroughly please with the service– I believe I was working with the then-​owner.
What s completely different experience on a recent visit! One star is an exaggerated review! I recently had foot surgery and was still employing my service dog. When I last tanned with Lavish, a 5 star competitor on Abbott Kinney, they understood my predicament and were completely accommodating– even letting my dog have run of the studio when I had prepared to leash him in the corner.
I was seated on the couch in the reception area at Glo when the tech/​owner (?) came busting through the door alarming both of us — my dog, all of 10 lbs, let out a bark. Before even greeting me, she asked what I planned to do with my dog. I offered to keep him under the desk; she asked if he would pee everywhere.
When asked where to find proof of my groupon online, she said she had no idea where to find it; interesting since she advertises there weekly!
I was Soo turned off by her attitude, I ended up leaving without tanning. What ashame-​I live a few blocks away and could have been a steady customer!

Is this place still open??? Because I called so many times and I never got a response. Left voicemails and Sent an email and nothing. What a bummer!!! I really wanted to go after I read the reviews. I’ll just go elsewhere!

NEVER had one before. Bought a Groupon. I like the fact that it’s ORGANIC. I’m attending a long weekend wedding this summer and figured I’d give this a test drive. Now I’m addicted. But again, I’ve never done this before so I have no prior experience with other spray tan salons.
Don’t judge this place by it’s appearance. They’re remodeling! They had water damage so give em’ a break!
If you touch the walls or the floor with your bare feet, they’re going to get tanned. LISTEN to what they tell you because if you don’t, then you’re the dumbass. So taking pictures of the bottom of your tanned feet only makes you look stupid.
My rating is based on these things:
**Ania. Love her. I love dealing with people who are down to earth and fun to talk to. Which isn’t so easy when your butt-​naked while cool liquid gets sprayed on you.
**Easy to make an appointment. Do it online. She won’t answer if she’s in a spray room.
**Parking– So far I’ve parked right out front easily.
**Deals– seems like I’m getting constant emails about specials. Take advantage of them!
**Tan– Organic. Perfect color. Never streaky. I do medium but will bump it up to dark in the summer!
**Timely appointments. So far so good! Just a few minutes wait…
**Regular Pricing– IS MUCH better than competitors in the area. I was shocked to hear what they charge.
I’ll be continuing to give my business to this place.

I LOVE THIS PLACE. Its the best tan I have ever received. Anna is wonderful and down to earth. She takes pride in her work. She will even go the extra steps of putting protective lotion on the right spots for you and then cleans your hands & cuticles for you — this is so important for a good tan! She also puts on these stickers to the bottom of your feet to protect them from getting stained.
I am very pale, so it’s easy for me to look orange. She uses a product on me that develops in 2 hours and has a blue/​purple undertone to remove any orange. Its AMAZING. It doesn’t smell bad and you don’t have to sleep in it. I don’t look orange and everyone compliments my tan.
The prices are amazing… you can’t go anywhere else for the price and quality of the product and service.
I will never go to another place ever again. I would definitely recommend going here for your next tan!