11/03/09

best tanning i've found in nyc

by globetrottinCAL

I really am a big fan of this tanning salon. It is unassuming from the outside amongst all the bars and restaurants on 3rd Ave. I never noticed it until my roommate raved about it. I had to see what the hype was about. I am not tanning obsessed, but I look ridiculous without any color on my skin. I started off with their "360" bed with an Italian name. Loved it. I have since tried most of their new beds and am happy every time. I even spray tan when i am in need of some insta-color. I would def recommend getting one of their packages. They always have a sale and it ends up being way cheaper than paying each time you go.

• Pros: new machines, spray tanning option
• Cons: not open 24 hours, gets busy

08/24/09

Recommended Tanning on the East Side

by funandfunkeegrrl

I found this place through my gym, Club H. They were there giving spray tans and teeth whitening. I thought it was a little cheesy at first, but I chatted with the general manager and he was actually so down to earth and friendly. I came in to check it out and was impressed by the color I got after one session in their "2pt" bed. They were running a summer sale which was a pretty good deal. It ended up being like $18 for tanning in their best machines. The outside isn't fancy and they can be packed right after work, but other than that--it is a great find and I would recommend it to my friends.

• Pros: high pressure machines, summer sales
• Cons: can be busy after work

08/08/09

pleased with teeth whitening

by johncasey27

I always walked by Portofino and recently noticed their sign advertising teeth whitening. I have been meaning to whiten my teeth for a while, but I wasn't sure how good it would be at a tanning place. I was actually impressed with the results.

1) I came in and filled out some paperwork-nothing crazy-dental history, contact info etc.

2) The technician took me back and set me up in a room in a chair-where i stayed for an hour.

3) She talked me through the procedure, gave me protecting stuff for my gums and lips, slapped a bib and goggles on me and gave a mouthpiece with gel in it.

4) I napped for 20 minutes while this blue light whitened my teeth.

5)repeat X3

6) I rinsed my mouth out, brushed-up my teeth, and walked away with teeth 5 shades lighter.

Overall-it was clean, the girl was friendly and the teeth stuff worked well. I guess I give 4 stars instead of 5 because it is done by technician, not a doctor and it IS in a tanning salon. otherwise-i liked it.

• Pros: clean, cheap strong
• Cons: done by technician, not doctor