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Amherst NY Tanning Salon
Amherst is the largest of Buffalo's Northtowns and, year after year, one of the safest communities in the entire country. It stretches across familiar neighborhoods like Eggertsville, Snyder and Getzville, wraps around the sprawling University at Buffalo North Campus, and hums with a mix of busy professionals, university families and tens of thousands of students. It is a town that rarely slows down — except, of course, when the Western New York winter draws the curtain and the sun all but vanishes for months at a time.
That is exactly when Amherst neighbors find their way to Extreme Sun Capsule. We are not located inside Amherst, but both of our salons sit just to the south on Buffalo's east side, an easy drive down well-traveled roads. For more than 20 years we have helped Northtowns residents hold onto their warmth, their color and a little piece of summer no matter how gray the sky over UB happens to be.
A Quick Drive South from Eggertsville, Snyder and Getzville
One of the perks of living in a central suburb like Amherst is that very little is truly far away, and that includes a great tanning salon. Our flagship Cheektowaga location at 3637 Union Rd sits just south of town, and from the heart of Eggertsville, Snyder or Getzville you are usually looking at a 10 to 15 minute drive down familiar roads like Main Street, Eggert and the Union Road corridor. The salon is open every single day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, so it bends easily around a packed Amherst calendar.
If your day takes you toward the Thruway or the airport instead, our second salon at 1402 French Rd in Depew is only a few minutes farther and open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with weekend hours from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Having two locations on the east side means there is nearly always a bed free when you have a window — and because UV tanning is walk-in, you never have to build your week around an appointment.
Tanning That Fits a Student and Professional Schedule
Amherst runs on a clock unlike most towns. UB North Campus alone brings a constant rhythm of early lectures, late library sessions and exam-week all-nighters, while the town's many professionals juggle commutes, meetings and family pickups. A tanning routine has to fit into the cracks of a day like that, and ours does. Doors open at 8:00 AM for the early risers and stay open until 10:00 PM for anyone unwinding after a shift, a study group or a long day at the office.
Students in particular love how simple it is. There is no membership headache and no appointment to forget about during finals — just stop in between classes, get your color, and get back to your day. Our friendly staff are used to the campus crowd and happy to help a first-timer pick a safe, gradual starting point. For the working professionals of Snyder and the Amherst neighborhoods near Williamsville, a quick session is an easy way to look rested and put-together heading into a presentation, a holiday party or a winter getaway.
Holding Off the Northtowns Winter Gloom
If you have lived in Amherst through even one full winter, you know what the calendar does to the light here. From late autumn well into spring, lake-effect clouds settle in and the sun becomes a rumor. Driveways need shoveling, the bronze you earned over the summer fades to pale, and the relentless gray starts to wear on your mood. It is one of the quiet realities of life in the Northtowns.
A warm tanning session in the dead of January is a genuine antidote. The heat, the quiet and the glow are a brief, welcome escape from the squalls outside, and many Amherst guests tell us their visits are about feeling better as much as looking better — a little warmth, a little light and a mood lift when the weather refuses to cooperate. A maintained base tan also means you are never caught ghostly pale when a surprise warm weekend or a spring break flight to somewhere sunnier suddenly arrives.
The Full Tan and Wellness Menu
Extreme Sun Capsule has grown well beyond a simple row of beds over the past two decades. Amherst guests get the run of a complete tan-and-wellness lineup:
- UV Tanning Beds & Booths: Equipment spanning gentle starter levels up to our top-tier Level 5 KBL P95 bed, which combines UVA/UVB lamps with red light therapy, full-body misters and aromatherapy for a deep, even tan.
- Custom Spray Tanning: A flawless, UV-free glow applied in minutes — ideal when you want instant color and zero sun exposure.
- Hydromassage with Red Light Therapy: Recline on a warm water-massage bed while rejuvenating red light works on your skin's tone and texture.
- Infrared Sauna: Soothing, detoxifying infrared heat that relaxes tired muscles and warms you through — a treat after a Buffalo cold snap.
- LED Lipo Body Contouring: A non-invasive, light-based treatment that targets stubborn spots with no downtime.
- Slim Pod Wellness Cocoon: A private cocoon pairing infrared heat with whole-body vibration massage.
- Revita Skin Treatment: LED light facials and red light skin wellness to brighten and refresh your complexion.
If you are not sure where to begin, our team will walk you through every option and help you build a routine around your skin type and your goals — whether that is a deep dark tan, a soft natural glow or a relaxing wellness ritual between busy weeks.
Why Amherst Neighbors Trust Us
There is no shortage of places to find a tanning bed in the Northtowns, so why do so many Amherst residents make the short drive to Extreme Sun Capsule? It comes down to track record. We were one of the very first tanning salons to open anywhere in Western New York, and after more than 20 years we still treat cleanliness, safety and genuine customer care as the things that matter most. Every location is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and our beds, booths and rooms are sanitized between every guest.
Value is part of the story too. We carry premium lotions from Australian Gold and Designer Skin at prices for every budget, our $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package is among the best deals in the region, and we will gladly honor a competitor's coupon so there is no reason to overpay for great color. Pair that with a staff who remember your name and your skin type, and it is easy to see why so many Amherst tanners settle in with us for the long haul.
From Campus Formals to Florida Getaways
Amherst life is full of moments worth showing up your best for. Spring brings campus formals, sorority and fraternity events and graduation photos around UB, and we see a steady flow of students wanting a confidence boost beforehand. Brides and bridal parties from across the Northtowns book spray tans ahead of summer weddings, and families heading somewhere warm over winter or spring break stop in for a base tan that helps guard against that first painful day of sunburn.
Custom spray tanning shines for these occasions because it delivers instant, photo-ready color with no UV and no waiting around. A reunion, a milestone birthday, a job interview, a beach trip or a family portrait — whatever the reason, we will help you walk in pale and walk out glowing, right on time. Just give your nearest location a call and we will have everything set.
Getting Started Is Easy
Beginning a tanning routine with us could not be simpler. New to indoor tanning? Stop in and our staff will assess your skin type, set a safe starting time and choose the right bed so you build color gradually and evenly, never a burn. Ready to commit? The $19.99 monthly unlimited membership is the regulars' favorite, but single sessions and prepaid packages are there for occasional tanners and one-off events alike.
Because walk-ins are always welcome, you tan entirely on your own schedule — before an early class, on a lunch break or after the gym. Prefer to plan ahead? A quick phone call to your closest salon is all it takes. However it suits you, the team at Extreme Sun Capsule is ready to help Amherst look and feel its best, all 365 days of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most of Amherst, our Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd is the closest of our two locations, sitting just south of town off the Union Road corridor. From Eggertsville, Snyder and Getzville it is generally a 10 to 15 minute drive, and our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd is only a few minutes farther if you are heading toward the Thruway.
Very much so. UB North Campus students living in Amherst can reach our Cheektowaga salon in well under 15 minutes, and our 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM hours fit around classes, lab time and shift work. Walk-ins are welcome, so there is no need to schedule around a busy semester.
Yes. UV tanning beds and booths are always walk-in, and with doors opening at 8:00 AM and staying open until 10:00 PM there is room in almost any Amherst professional's schedule. Spray tans and some wellness services are best reserved with a quick phone call so a room and technician are ready for you.
Amherst guests have access to our full menu: UV tanning beds and booths at several intensity levels including the Level 5 KBL P95 bed with red light therapy, misters and aromatherapy, plus custom UV-free spray tanning, hydromassage with red light therapy, an infrared sauna, LED lipo body contouring, the Slim Pod wellness cocoon and Revita LED skin treatments.
Our $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package lets you tan as often as you like for one flat monthly rate, which makes it a favorite for Amherst regulars who want to stay golden through the long Northtowns winter. We also offer single sessions and prepaid packages, and we accept competitors' coupons.
Yes. Our custom spray tanning is completely UV-free and delivers an even, natural-looking glow in just a few minutes. It is a popular pick among Amherst clients heading to a wedding, a campus formal, a vacation or a photo shoot who want color without any sun exposure.
They are. Extreme Sun Capsule is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and we sanitize every bed, booth and room between guests. As one of the first tanning salons in Western New York, we have held those standards for more than 20 years.
Our Cheektowaga / Buffalo salon at 3637 Union Rd, (716) 685-2002, is open Monday–Sunday from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM and is usually the most convenient for Amherst. Our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd, (716) 656-9950, is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.
Ready to glow? Visit Extreme Sun Capsule in Cheektowaga or Depew — your closest Amherst-area tanning salon — or contact us today.
