Get a Sun-Kissed Glow
Elma NY Tanning Salon
Elma is the green breathing room of Buffalo's southeast suburbs. Set between Lancaster and East Aurora, it is a town defined by open space — the rolling fairways and woods of Elma Meadows Park and its golf course, the farm fields along the Big Tree corridor, and the kind of quiet, leafy streets that draw people who want a little room and a lot of nature close at hand. It is an outdoorsy, easygoing place, and that active, fresh-air spirit is exactly the lifestyle Extreme Sun Capsule loves to support — we just are not located within the 14059 itself.
The good news is that we are only a short hop away. Our Depew salon sits a quick drive north of Elma, close enough to slot in around a round of golf, a walk in the park or the commute home. For more than 20 years we have been Western New York's trusted tanning destination, and Elma neighbors are a familiar and welcome sight at our doors.
Just a Quick Hop North to Depew
One of the best things about tanning with us from Elma is how little time it takes. Our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd is roughly 15 minutes north of the Elma Meadows area, an easy run up through the eastern suburbs that fits neatly into a day already full of errands, work and time outdoors. It is the closest of our two locations, and for most Elma drivers it is barely a detour.
The Depew salon is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with quiet beds free early in the morning and later in the evening — ideal for bookending a round of golf or a hike. If your route happens to carry you a touch farther, our Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd is open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. With two locations on Buffalo's east side, an open bed is rarely more than a short drive from Elma.
From Green Summers to Gray Winters
In the warm months, Elma is at its best: the park is lush, the golf course is busy, and there is sunshine to spare for anyone who spends their free time outside. Then the Western New York winter arrives, the lake-effect clouds settle in for the long haul, and all that easy outdoor color fades along with the daylight. The fairways go quiet, the trails ice over, and the bronze you built up over the summer slips away. For many of our Elma regulars, a couple of sessions a week is how they hold onto a bit of that summer feeling.
Stepping out of the cold and into a warm tanning bed is a simple, restorative break in the heart of winter. The soothing heat, the calm and the soft glow help push back against the gray, and keeping a healthy-looking base means you are never caught pale when a warm weekend, a spring golf opener or a getaway south rolls around. Think of it as a way to keep that outdoorsy, sun-on-your-skin feeling alive even when the season has other plans.
A Full Slate of Tanning & Wellness Services
Over our two decades in business, Extreme Sun Capsule has grown into a complete tan-and-wellness destination — a natural fit for an active community like Elma. The full menu is open to you:
- UV Tanning Beds & Booths: A range from gentle starter beds to our top-tier Level 5 KBL P95, 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 in minutes — perfect when you want instant color for an event with no sun exposure.
- Hydromassage with Red Light Therapy: Recover on a warm water-massage bed while red light works on skin tone and texture — a treat after a round or a workout.
- Infrared Sauna: Detoxifying, deeply relaxing infrared heat that soothes muscles and warms you from the inside out.
- LED Lipo Body Contouring: A non-invasive, light-based treatment for stubborn areas, with no downtime.
- Slim Pod Wellness Cocoon: A private cocoon combining infrared sauna heat with whole-body vibration massage.
- Revita Skin Treatment: LED light facials and red light skin wellness to brighten and refresh your complexion.
Not sure where to start? Our team will walk you through the options and help you build a routine that suits your skin type and your goals — whether that is a deep dark tan, a subtle glow, or a recovery-and-wellness ritual to round out an active lifestyle.
Why Elma Tanners Choose Us
The southeast suburbs have no shortage of places with a tanning bed, so why do so many Elma residents make the short drive to us? It comes down to experience and trust. We were one of the very first tanning salons to open in Western New York, and after 20-plus years we still take cleanliness, safety and customer care seriously every single day. Every salon is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and our equipment is sanitized between every guest.
Value seals the deal. Our $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package is one of the best deals in the region, and we gladly accept any competitor's coupon, so there is no reason to overpay for great color. We carry premium lotions from Australian Gold and Designer Skin at price points for every budget, and our friendly, knowledgeable staff are happy to help you get the most from each visit. For Elma neighbors who value both quality and a fair price, it is an easy choice.
Looking Your Best, Season to Season
Life in Elma is full of occasions worth a little extra glow — graduations and proms, summer weddings at scenic local venues, family reunions in the park, milestone birthdays and the winter trips south that brighten the off-season. A touch of color helps each of those moments feel complete, and we are glad to be the place that helps you get there.
Spray tanning is especially popular for these occasions because it delivers instant, photo-ready color with no UV exposure and no waiting. Whether you are a senior getting ready for the big night, part of a wedding party building toward the day, or a family planning a January escape somewhere warm, we will help you walk in pale and walk out glowing, right on schedule.
Getting Started in Elma
Beginning with us is simple. New to indoor tanning? Stop in and our team will assess your skin type, recommend a safe starting time and pick 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 perfect for occasional and event-only tanners.
Because walk-ins are always welcome for UV beds and booths, you can tan on your own schedule — before a round at Elma Meadows, after a trail walk, or on the evening drive home. Prefer to plan ahead? Give the Depew salon a call and we will have everything ready. However you like to tan, the team at Extreme Sun Capsule is glad to help Elma look and feel its best, 365 days a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd is the closest Extreme Sun Capsule location to Elma, about a 15-minute hop north from the Elma Meadows area. Our Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd is just a little farther along, an easy alternative when your day already points that way.
Easily. With the salon only about 15 minutes away and walk-ins welcome for UV beds and booths, you can drop in before a round at Elma Meadows, after a trail walk or on the way home from work. Early-morning and late-evening hours leave plenty of room around a busy outdoor schedule.
Plenty. Beyond UV tanning beds and booths at several levels, including a Level 5 KBL P95 bed with red light therapy, misters and aromatherapy, we offer 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 light skin treatments.
The $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package lets you tan as often as you like, which suits Elma regulars who want to keep a steady glow year round. We also offer single sessions and prepaid packages for lighter schedules, and we accept competitors' coupons so it is simple to compare value.
Yes. Our custom spray tanning is entirely UV-free and produces a natural, even glow in a few minutes. Elma residents often use it before weddings, reunions and warm-weather getaways when they want instant, photo-ready color with no UV exposure.
Arrive with clean, freshly exfoliated skin and avoid heavy lotions or oils beforehand. Bring protective eyewear or use ours, and let our staff assess your skin type so they can pick a safe starting time and the right bed for a gradual, even base tan instead of a burn.
Absolutely. Extreme Sun Capsule is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and we sanitize every bed, booth and room between guests. We have maintained those standards for more than 20 years as one of the first tanning salons in Western New York.
Our Depew salon (1402 French Rd, (716) 656-9950) is typically closest to Elma and is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM and weekends 8:00 AM–9:00 PM. Our Cheektowaga salon (3637 Union Rd, (716) 685-2002) is open Monday–Sunday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Ready to glow? Visit Extreme Sun Capsule in Depew or Cheektowaga — your closest Elma-area tanning salon — or contact us today.
