Get a Sun-Kissed Glow
Lancaster NY Tanning Salon
Lancaster is one of Erie County's classic family suburbs — a place of tree-lined streets, the historic Lancaster Opera House on Central Avenue, summer afternoons at Como Lake Park, and the steady hum of the Walden Avenue corridor. It is also a town that happens to sit right next to one of our two Extreme Sun Capsule salons. Our Depew location at 1402 French Rd is practically next door, so Lancaster residents get a genuine neighborhood tanning salon without ever leaving their own backyard.
Because Depew and Lancaster share a border, the drive from most of the village is usually only five to ten minutes. For more than 20 years we have been Western New York's go-to tanning destination, and we love welcoming Lancaster families, students and professionals from the 14086 ZIP code through our doors all year round.
Practically Next Door to Lancaster
One of the best things about being a Lancaster resident is that a quality tanning salon is barely a few minutes away. Our Depew salon shares a border with Lancaster, so a quick run down French Road from Central Avenue, William Street or the Walden Avenue stores puts you in front of a tanning bed in well under ten minutes. That kind of proximity changes how tanning fits into your life — it stops being an errand you have to plan around and becomes something you can fold into the school run, a grocery trip or the drive home from work.
The Depew salon is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with weekend hours of 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. And if you ever want the very latest evening slot, our Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd stays open until 10:00 PM every night of the week. With two locations on this side of town, there is nearly always an open bed within easy reach of Lancaster.
A Tanning Salon That Fits Family-Suburb Life
Lancaster runs on a busy family schedule — school pickups, sports practices at the local fields, errands along Transit and Walden, and weekend events at Como Lake Park. A tanning routine has to slip neatly into that rhythm, and being just minutes away at our Depew salon makes that easy. Parents tell us they appreciate being able to grab a quick session while they are already out running the day's errands, without carving out a special trip.
Walk-ins are always welcome for the UV beds, so there is no need to schedule around an appointment. Pop in before the kids' practice, on a lunch break, or after the dinner dishes are done. The flexibility is exactly what a packed suburban week calls for, and our friendly front desk keeps every visit quick and easy so you can get back to the rest of your day.
Looking Your Best for Lancaster's Big Occasions
A community as active as Lancaster is full of moments worth looking your best for. There are performances and galas at the beautiful Lancaster Opera House, prom season for students at Lancaster High, summer weddings and graduation parties, and family photo sessions in the green setting of Como Lake Park. For all of these, a healthy glow adds an extra dose of confidence.
Our custom spray tanning is especially popular for these occasions because it is completely UV-free and delivers instant, photo-ready color in just a few minutes — no sun exposure and no waiting. Whether you want a subtle, natural finish or a deeper bronze for a special night out, we will help you time it perfectly so you walk in pale and walk out glowing, right on schedule for the big event.
Our Full Range of Tanning & Wellness Services
Extreme Sun Capsule is far more than a row of beds, and Lancaster guests have the entire menu available just minutes away in Depew:
- UV Tanning Beds & Booths: Several intensity tiers, from beginner-friendly beds to the top-tier Level 5 KBL P95, where UVA/UVB lamps team up with red light therapy, full-body misters and aromatherapy for a rich, even bronze.
- Custom Spray Tanning: A sunless, streak-free finish sprayed on in just a few minutes — the fast way to get event-ready color without any UV.
- Hydromassage with Red Light Therapy: Recline on a heated water-jet bed and let the massage ease your muscles while red light helps smooth and tone your skin.
- Infrared Sauna: Gentle, penetrating infrared warmth that loosens tension and leaves you toasty from head to toe.
- LED Lipo Body Contouring: A comfortable, light-based session aimed at trouble spots, with nothing invasive and no recovery time afterward.
- Slim Pod Wellness Cocoon: A snug personal pod that layers infrared heat over whole-body vibration for a relaxing wellness boost.
- Revita LED Skin Treatment: Soothing LED facials and red light therapy that help your complexion look brighter and more refreshed.
Not sure which service is right for you? Our staff will talk you through the options and help build a routine around your skin type and your goals, from a rich dark tan to a relaxing wellness ritual.
Keeping the Glow Through a Lancaster Winter
Western New York winters do not go easy on Lancaster. The lake-effect clouds roll in, daylight grows short, and the bronze from those Como Lake summer days fades fast. Having a salon practically next door makes the gray months far more bearable. A couple of sessions a week becomes a small, warming ritual that lifts both your color and your spirits when the sun has gone missing for weeks at a time.
Many of our Lancaster regulars say the warmth and the light matter as much as the tan itself. The cozy heat of a tanning bed, a session in the infrared sauna or the glow of red light therapy all offer a real reprieve from the cold. And keeping a healthy-looking base tan through the winter means you are ready the moment a warm spell arrives or a getaway to somewhere sunny lands on the family calendar.
Plans, Walk-Ins & Your First Lancaster Visit
Getting started is wonderfully simple. New to indoor tanning? Stop in and our team will assess your skin type, recommend a safe starting time and choose the right bed so you build color gradually and evenly, never a burn. Ready to make it routine? The $19.99 monthly unlimited membership is the favorite among our Lancaster regulars, and it works at both locations, though we also offer single sessions and prepaid packages for occasional visits or event-only glow-ups.
With walk-ins always welcome and our Depew salon just minutes from the village, you can tan entirely on your own schedule — and the Cheektowaga location is there for those later nights. Prefer to plan ahead? Give the salon a call and we will have everything ready. However you like to tan, the team at Extreme Sun Capsule is glad to help Lancaster look and feel its best, all year long.
Frequently Asked Questions
Very close — practically next door. Our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd sits right on Lancaster's doorstep, usually about a 5 to 10 minute drive from the village and the Walden Avenue corridor. Our Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd is a little farther west if its hours suit you better.
No. Walk-ins are always welcome for our UV tanning beds and booths, so you can swing by whenever it fits your day. For custom spray tanning and a few wellness services, we suggest calling ahead so a room and technician are ready when you arrive from Lancaster.
The closest location, our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd, is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd stays open until 10:00 PM seven days a week if you want the latest possible slot.
Yes. Our custom spray tanning is completely UV-free and delivers a natural, streak-free glow in minutes, which makes it ideal before a wedding, a show at the Lancaster Opera House, a reunion or a family photo at Como Lake Park. You get instant, photo-ready color with no sun exposure.
We offer UV tanning beds and booths at several levels, including the Level 5 KBL P95 bed with red light therapy, misters and aromatherapy, plus UV-free custom spray tanning, hydromassage with red light therapy, infrared sauna, LED lipo body contouring, the Slim Pod wellness cocoon, and Revita LED light skin treatments.
Our most popular option is the $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package, which lets Lancaster members tan as often as they like at either location. We also offer single sessions and prepaid packages, and we accept competitors' coupons, so it is easy to compare and save.
Yes. We hold a New York State Department of Health license, and our staff wipes down and sanitizes each bed, booth and treatment room after every guest. As one of Western New York's original tanning salons, we have kept that standard for over 20 years.
Exfoliate and shower beforehand, arrive with clean skin free of heavy lotions or oils, and bring FDA-compliant protective eyewear, which we also have available. Our staff will review your skin type and set a safe starting time with the right bed so your base tan comes in gradually and evenly.
Ready to glow? Visit Extreme Sun Capsule in Depew — practically next door to Lancaster — or our Cheektowaga location, or contact us today.
