Get a Sun-Kissed Glow
Clarence NY Tanning Salon
Clarence wears its history with pride. As the oldest town in Erie County, it is best known for the antiques shops that line its historic Main Street, the small-town charm of Clarence Hollow, the shopping around the Eastern Hills area and a school district that ranks among the very best in Western New York. It is an affluent, rural-suburban community where heritage and polish sit comfortably side by side, and where residents have a fondness for the genuine article over the cookie-cutter.
That appreciation for quality is exactly why so many Clarence neighbors choose Extreme Sun Capsule when the long Northtowns winter sets in and the sun disappears for months. We are not located in Clarence, but a short drive southwest brings you to either of our salons. As one of the original tanning destinations in Western New York — now more than 20 years strong — we like to think we are the kind of well-established, do-it-right business that suits a town like Clarence.
An Easy Trip Southwest from Main Street and Clarence Hollow
Clarence sits up in the northeast corner of Erie County, which means the salons are a pleasant drive southwest rather than around the block — but it is a quick one. From the Main Street antiques district, Clarence Hollow or the homes near Eastern Hills, our flagship Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd is generally about a 15 to 20 minute drive, and it welcomes guests every day of the week from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
If your route already points you toward Transit Road or the Thruway, our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd is a comparable distance and keeps nearly the same hours — Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Two locations on Buffalo's east side give Clarence tanners flexibility depending on the day's errands, and because UV tanning is always walk-in, the trip never requires an appointment.
A Salon With Some History of Its Own
Clarence is a town that values things built to last, and that is a sentiment we share. Extreme Sun Capsule was one of the very first tanning salons to open anywhere in Western New York, and after more than two decades we are still here, still family-run and still holding to the same standards that earned our regulars' trust in the first place. In a region where businesses come and go, there is something reassuring about a salon with real roots.
That longevity shows up in the details. Our staff know their craft, our equipment is properly maintained, and we have refined the experience over twenty-plus years of listening to what guests actually want. Clarence residents who take pride in their historic town tend to appreciate a tanning destination with a track record to match — not the newest name in the strip plaza, but a proven one.
Outlasting the Gray Northtowns Winter
For all its charm, Clarence is not spared the Western New York winter. From late fall into spring, the lake-effect clouds roll in, the days turn short and dim, the rural roads need plowing, and the warm color everyone earned over the summer quietly fades away. Months of gray skies can take a toll on your mood as surely as they do on your tan.
A regular tanning session is a simple, restorative break from all of that. The warmth, the quiet and the light offer a welcome escape from a February squall, and plenty of our Clarence guests say the mood lift and the cozy heat mean just as much to them as the bronze. Keeping a healthy-looking base tan through the dark months also means you are never caught pale when a winter trip south, a getaway or an early warm spell suddenly arrives on the calendar.
The Complete Tanning & Wellness Lineup
Extreme Sun Capsule has grown into far more than a tanning salon over the years. Clarence guests have the full tan-and-wellness menu at their fingertips:
- UV Tanning Beds & Booths: Everything from gentle starter levels up to our premier Level 5 KBL P95 bed, which pairs UVA/UVB lamps with red light therapy, full-body misters and aromatherapy for a rich, even tan.
- Custom Spray Tanning: A flawless, UV-free glow applied in minutes — the perfect choice when you want instant color for an event with no sun exposure.
- Hydromassage with Red Light Therapy: Relax on a warm water-massage bed while restorative red light works on your skin's tone and texture.
- Infrared Sauna: Soothing, detoxifying infrared heat that loosens tired muscles and warms you deeply — ideal after a cold Clarence morning.
- LED Lipo Body Contouring: A non-invasive, light-based treatment that targets stubborn areas with no downtime.
- Slim Pod Wellness Cocoon: A private cocoon combining 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 knowledgeable staff will walk you through the choices and help you shape a routine around your skin type and your goals — a deep tan, a soft glow or simply a relaxing wellness ritual.
Premium Products and Honest Value
Clarence is a discerning town, and we think that is a good fit for what we offer. We stock premium tanning lotions from Australian Gold and Designer Skin so guests can get the most out of every session, and we are happy to recommend the right product for your skin and your goals. Quality, though, does not have to mean overpaying.
Our pricing is genuinely competitive, anchored by the $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package — one of the best values anywhere in the region for guests who tan often. We also offer single sessions and prepaid packages for occasional visits and event-only color, and we gladly accept competitors' coupons, so it is easy to compare and still come out ahead. For a community that knows quality when it sees it, that combination of premium experience and fair price is a natural match.
Looking Your Best for Clarence's Special Occasions
Between the town's celebrated schools and its many milestone gatherings, Clarence has no shortage of reasons to look polished. Prom and formal season at the highly ranked local high schools brings students in for a confidence-boosting glow, and weddings, anniversaries and special events across the Northtowns send brides, parties and guests our way for camera-ready color. When a winter escape somewhere sunny is booked, a pre-trip base tan helps soften that first strong day in the sun.
Custom spray tanning is the favorite for these moments, delivering instant, even, photo-ready color with no UV and no waiting around. A graduation, a reunion, a milestone birthday, a beach vacation or a family portrait — whatever the occasion, just call your nearest location ahead and we will have everything ready so you arrive glowing right on schedule.
How to Get Started
Beginning a tanning routine with us is easy. 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 favorite among our regulars, while single sessions and prepaid packages are there for occasional tanners and one-time events.
Because walk-ins are always welcome at both salons, you can tan whenever it suits you — on the way back from shopping, before an evening out or whenever you can carve out a few minutes. If you would rather plan ahead, a quick phone call to your closest location is all it takes. However you prefer to tan, the team at Extreme Sun Capsule is ready to help Clarence look and feel its best, every day of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clarence sits to the northeast of our salons, so most residents head south and west to reach us. From Main Street, Clarence Hollow or the Eastern Hills area, our Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd is generally a 15 to 20 minute drive, and our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd is a similar trip if you are already heading toward Transit Road or the Thruway.
Clarence residents tell us it is. After more than 20 years we have built a reputation for clean rooms, well-maintained equipment and a level of service that justifies the short trip down from the Northtowns. The variety of beds and wellness treatments, plus genuinely competitive pricing, makes the drive an easy decision for our regulars.
Yes. Our custom spray tanning is completely UV-free and produces an even, natural glow in just a few minutes, which makes it ideal before Clarence weddings, top-school proms, anniversary parties and photo sessions. Many guests pair a base tan with a finishing spray for special occasions when they want flawless, camera-ready color.
Clarence guests can use the full menu: UV tanning beds and booths from gentle starter levels up to the Level 5 KBL P95 bed with red light therapy, misters and aromatherapy, along with UV-free custom 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 headline offer is the $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package, which lets you tan as often as you like for one flat monthly rate. Single sessions and prepaid packages are also available, and because we accept competitors' coupons it is simple for Clarence guests to compare prices and still save.
For UV tanning beds and booths you can simply walk in — no appointment is ever required at either location. For custom spray tanning and certain wellness services we suggest a quick call ahead so a room and a technician are ready when you arrive from Clarence.
Yes. 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 maintained those standards for more than two decades, which Clarence visitors appreciate.
Our Cheektowaga / Buffalo salon at 3637 Union Rd, (716) 685-2002, is open Monday–Sunday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM and is usually the most convenient from Clarence. 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 Clarence-area tanning salon — or contact us today.
