Sol’exotica Tanning Spa

I only went to get a spray tan here because when I called they said it was a hand sprayed airbrush tan and also the free spray tan that is advertised on this Unilocal page. As I was going on a holiday and wanted to try tan first then get the second tan before vacation. When I got there they said the free tan offer was only for the summer and NOT available anymore (Why is it still on Unilocal then?) so I got the spray tan anyway a medium and I am an light olive skin tone. The next day I had BROWN and WHITE patches all over my arms and NO tan on my back. I called to inform the girl and she told me the bronzing Solution was LOW so that’s why my tan didn’t work (why let someone tan with no solution ?) When I called to speak to the manager she was extremely unprofessional ie talking back and attitude. I myself am a professionally hand airbrush tans on models/​actors I know what a tan should look like. And the color of the tan where it worked was orangey. Google infinity sun for the most natural looking hand airbrushed brown bronzed tan!

I had a Groupon for this tanning salon and was quite impressed. Staff are very polite and friendly and take the time to explain the processes. Good prices on the packages. The Versa spray tan is amazing and turned out well on my very fair skin. Will go again! Only minuses are the booking system– you have to call, no online booking– and the tanning room was kind of cold. Very good overall though, especially since there aren’t many good tanning places downtown!

I had such a fantastic experience at Sol’exotica on Thursday that I just HAD to write a review about it.
My friend and I purchased Groupons for two spray tans each. Neither of us had ever been spray tanning before and are both pretty white so we were a bit nervous for our first experience.
The girl at the front desk explained every detail of the experience to us, even demonstration what we needed to do! She did not try to sell us anything extra, but when we asked about future tanning she was very helpful and informative.
Our tans are nice and BROWN. Not a hint of orange. There is a bit of streaking near me feet, but that is because it was raining outside. :S
If you are nervous before you go just google Versa Spray Tan. There will be an instructional video that you can watch before you go to the salon. :D
FANTASTIC FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE! I would defiantly go again. I may be addicted.

I’ve been tanning with sol for about three years now. They have great customer service like Amanda. They don’t force you to buy any products or packages. Give them a call to book a bed.

Well, William M. will probably state that this is a fake review because I’m not in the system, and no, I’m not in the system, because I didn’t tan… maybe it has to do with the fact that I didn’t get the chance to.
I came to this place around noon on a weekday a few weeks ago, and I asked the receptionist if there were any available tanning beds. She said there were but I had to call to make an appointment. What is this — a hospital?
You know what? I look fabulous now having tanned somewhere else — no thanks to your rude receptionist or your services!
PS: Also checked out the packages they have in place. Minimum three month membership. What is this — eHarmony?
Edit: William M. removed all of his comments from all other reviews, so my first paragraph may seem a bit strange. I’m going to leave it there, though.

Just had such a great experience at sol’exotica! Very clean and comfortable, as well as amazing staff who made sure I was completely happy with my service. Will definitely be coming back!

Sol’exotica was my first experience spray tanning, and I’m very happy with the customer service I received while I was there. An associate named Kaya showed me how to use the machine, taking the time to explain every detail and to make sure I understood her instructions for prep and the actual application process. Absolutely amazing customer service I must say, she made me feel very comfortable and confident about my first attempt at a spray tan.
The facility is very clean and the VersaSpa technology left me with a beautiful, glowy, even tan, that isn’t orange even though I naturally have very fair skin! Overall, I’m very satisfied with Sol’exotica and will definitely be coming back to this location.

This salon is really as good as it gets. The service, equipment and products are top notch. I also use the owners other 2 salons in Toronto. It’s really one stop shopping when you come here. The promotions for lotions and tanning are very competitive and it’s easy to get the best products available. I find the owners and the staff to be extremely friendly and high energy. I love coming to tan and love the way I feel after. It’s really a great all around experience when I come here. Kristina is Wonderful to deal with and Kaya and Paul are very helpful and knowledgeable. I have done the stand up, lay down and spray tans. I’ve done the double dip a night before a special event and it brings back all my color. I find it’s a great place to transform my spirits and my appearance at the same time. There are also a lot of promotions that they tell me about so I try everything. It’s all great. You guys are rock at Sol’exotica can’t wait to come tanning again.
Highly recommend this salon with 5 stars.
I now live in ancaster so will join the Sol’Exotica here but every time I’m in Toronto I’ll make sure I stop by for a tan.
Triple dip. Spray tan then regular bed then collagen bed. Love it lots. Tone, tan and hydrate and feel great!

I’ve been tanning with Sol’Exotica since 2009. That’s the longest relationship I’ve had to date. I guess that’s pretty sad. But, unlike my gym, I have no commitment issues in this situation. I look forward to tanning. I’m on the Level 6 membership which means I get full access to everything. Unlimited. Booyeah.
And a word to all the «tanning beds are unhealthy» biddies out there: Wouldn’t you rather get your dose of Vitamin D in a controlled environment rather than outside where you’re susceptible to a bunch of unquantified free radicals damaging your skin? Yeah, I thought so.
I’m always treated really well when I come into the salon, and the owners know how to make ya feel really special. I honestly feel like an effin’ smile goes a long way. This place can get busy and I see how some of the customers treat the employees. Not always nice. This is tanning! How bout we don’t take this so seriously, yeah? Making an appointment is suggested, and is a guarantee getting a session in your bed of choice.
So what did we learn in this review? 1) I don’t seem to be able to keep a long-​term relationship outside of Sol’Exotica, 2) tanning beds can be healthy if you’re not The Tanning Mom, and 3) treat others as you want to be treated.
I kind of feel like this was more of a lesson in morality over anything.
The point is: Sol’Exotica is the best in out there. I lived in New York City and that island can’t seem to get its act together in regards to building a tanning salon that actually has the latest machines, lotions, and super duper good prices.
Just go visit the salon. And tell them Brandon from Unilocal sent you. They’ll either say «Who?» or give you a wink and a free candy.

Recently been looking for a new salon as I just moved to Toronto and stumbled upon this one. My first impression was that it was so clean! The staff were friendly and professional which I found refreshing. She gave me a tour of all the beds before committing myself to any. All the beds are pretty modern, strong bulbs and some are so large I could fit my husband in there with me too! I never used to use a lotion, but the girl was so knowledgeable and helped me find a product that worked best for me in my price range. The hours are pretty good as well, I can come in later after the gym at 9:30pm where other salons are closed so early. My favourite is their versa spray tan. Its way better than the other ones I tried which turned me orange. This stuff goes on clear and after a few hours you’re a golden bronze colour, sooo worth it if you’re not into tanning and need a quick colour for an event. Def making this my regular salon!

I recently moved to Calgary but before I moved I had tanned with Sol since 2011. I couldn’t be happier with their beds and service. All of the equipment is new and top of the line. I had to write this review because I just had to say how much I miss it and how hard it is to find a place to tan as top notch as Sol’exotica. In Toronto it cant be beat and apparently it cant be beat anywhere else either! If you are trying to decide on somewhere to tan, you wont regret coming here. Best colour I’ve ever had!

This place is great! I’ve been tanning here since it opened a few years ago and love it! Everyone is so friendly and nice and helpful. They don’t pressure you in to buying products and lotions. They are honest and always remember my name and who I am. The staff are the best! (Especially Kaya and Shira and Glen because I usually see them the most) I will definitely keep tanning here

I recently have decided to cut fake tanning out of my life but I have been to my fair share of tanning joints. I’ve been to their location on church and the one by rainbow cinema. Both are very clean and nicely designed. They have somewhat up to date technology. They used to carry a much wider range of tanning lotions but now it seems they’re sticking to one or two lines– none of which I recognize .
I had a monthly package, my visa got stolen so I got new one so my monthly charge with them got declined and they ended up charging me a silly fee. As well as that, there were hefty cancellation fees which always bothers me! To get a certain package deal I had to buy a useless cream that apparently retains your tan longer for like $ 20. Waste of money
Staff up sells you every little thing they can –which is fair enough As I’m sure they have targets but there’s only a certain amount of times I want to be told I should use ‘better” lotions or a «better» tanning bed! There aren’t really any smiles coming from the staff either!
Anyhow the best decision I made was to start using fake tanning creams and NO MORE beds! It’s so bad for your skin and health!!! Trust me on this one!

Great beds, alright prices, terrible customer service.
The ladies working there are not interested in your safety or comfort and are constantly trying to sell you packages and lotions. They get upset when you ask too many questions and don’t clean the beds in time or keep your waiting.
I signed up for a package and billed it to my credit card. They failed to tell me that I needed to call my credit card company and cancel the package after two months and I ended up owing them $ 200.00! They called my house and cellphone numerous times saying they would report me to a credit company which would give me poor credit in the future. I had no clue what they were talking about. I was furious when the lady began to argue with me and say that her employees always tell the customer the policy and when to cancel. I was never given a form or a reminder or any information on the need to cancel.
Will not be going back.

Omg I was there once and I’m not coming back there. The service was terrible they tried to sell me whole bunch of stuff. I felt uncomfortable. I’m not giving them second chance. Sorry.

The place would have gotten a 4, but some kinks in my experience I had to reflect it in the rating.
I came here because I got a free spray tan flyer in the mail, and just when I was looking to get one too! I’ve been to a few different places, but really liked the Versa Spa system (my lengthy description here:
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Of the ones I’ve tried, it’s the one not only with a built in dryer, but leaves you natural looking and not streaky at all. I’m so paranoid about showering, and afraid it will rub off, and it does none of these things. You also have the option of getting a primer and a hydrating finisher.
So I get there, after a long time trying to find parking.
Parking is available on the side streets (Charles only after 6pm) There are paid spots if you can find them on st joesph one street south. Otherwise, your best best is the lot across the way on Charles off Yonge ($ 2.00 every half hour).
I had an appointment, but she didn’t really take the into concern. As I was checking in, the phone rang and she spend the next 10 mins explaining something, when I knew she could have either put them on hold, or have me started on the intake form.
Anyway.
The rooms were standard, nice and clean. It didn’t smell like spray tan, and everything was prepared for me. I had told her that I wanted the pre and post sprays, and I know, since I’ve used the system before, that it comes in separate sprays. You get a front and a back, then dry front/​back. Then you get 4 sprays of colour (front, left side, right side, and back), then dry x2 front/​back, then you get the 2 sprays of hydrating finisher, then dry.
When I went in there, there was only the colour spray. I even picked up the pamphlet to check. When I asked her about it, (and I had to put all my clothes back on) she was like, isn’t it all together in one spray. I explained to her my experience and showed her the pamphlet, and after a while, she admitted she made a mistake.
I had a few choices, next time I came in, she would give me a credit. Or go in again and do a level 1 tan with a finisher spray. Or buy some cream. I took the chance, and didn’t get anything and asked for my money back.
The point of these extra sprays is supposed to make you tan last longer. I exfoliated like mad last night, and as long as I hydrate a lot afterwards, it would last. I really only needed it to last for tomorrow any how.
The other thing was missing was photos on the Versa System for the 4 different poses you need to get to. This is good for someone that’s never done it before. Check out the pamphlet on the side, it has all the info in there.
And another tip, when it sprays your face, hold your breath!
I’d come back here. Beats travelling all the way to King West.
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update: since posting this review, I got a very nice response from the owner making up for my experience and we’re exchanged some messages about the salon itself. I have to say, i commend his professionalism and customer service. you don’t see this everywhere.