Hollywood Tan Offers Clean, Safe and Hip Envrionment to Glow

National Tanning Franchise Operates to NEPA Locations

In less than the time it takes to pick out a movie next door at Blockbuster Video, customers can get a start on being as tan as the stars on the screen at the new Hollywood Tans, located in the Triangle Plaza in Wilkes-Barre.  Hollywood Tans, a national tanning franchise recently brought to the area by Jeff and Rose Randazzo, also operates a location on Greenridge Street in Scranton.

“I think a national tanning franchise coming to our area is a big deal,” said Rose.  “This is exciting news!”

Hollywood Tans brings hipness to NEPA with its stylish urban atmosphere.  The salon is very open and inviting, with concrete floors, an open ceiling and a lobby with a feng shui kind of look: Hip furniture, including a funky lamp called the Happy Tree Lamp, straight of New York City.  The friendly (and very tan) staff greets customers behind a $10,000 solid granite counter.  Sleek silvers letters above read “HOLLYWOOD TANS.”  The rows of tanning booths themselves have a futuristic look to them. 

“We went out of the area to bring something new and fresh in,” said Rose. 

While it seems that summer is the peak time for tanners, the winter months present even more of a reason to hit the booths.  Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects much of the population, giving people symptoms of depression- all due in part to lack of sunlight.  Tanning is one way to combat SAD. And- in frigidly cold, single digit weather, catching a little warmth is never a bad thing!  While tanning does have its health benefits, still probably the number one reason is for vanity.

“The biggest thing I think is well-being.  When you have a tan, you feel good about yourself,” said Jeff.  He added that how dark you should go in the winter is really a matter of personal preference.