How to Plan Your New Year Glow Up at The Tanning Shop

The decorations are packed away, the party outfits are back in the wardrobe, and your skin looks about as tired as the last of the mince pies.

Luckily, a glow up at The Tanning Shop comes in more than one form. Some treatments are all about that golden new year tan, others focus on smoother, brighter skin, and the best results often come from a combination.

If ‘new year new me’ is on your list for 2027, this guide is your starting point. We cover what to book, the pairings we love, and how to look after your skin so the results last well beyond January.

January is the month everyone seems to rewrite their routine, and a fresh calendar gives you room to plan your sessions in properly.

The commitment to 5am gym sessions might not make it past the second week, but prioritising your wellness is one resolution we can assure you is worth sticking to. With only a short visit or two a week, it’s easy to fit into your schedule so, by the time Valentine’s plans and half-term breaks come round, you’ll have the glow to show for it.

January is also one of our busiest months for tanning and wellness, so why not book a few sessions in one go to lock in the times that suit you? Be sure to check our latest offers before you do.

Book a spray tan for a beautiful, sun-kissed glow without the wait, or a course of UV tanning for a tan that builds over a few weeks. For softer, smoother-looking skin, add red light therapy or WellFit, on their own or alongside either tanning option.

Spray Tanning to Start the Year with a Fresh Glow

Want to walk back into the office looking like you’ve had a break in the winter sun? A spray tan is the quickest way there. Our automated spray tanning booths give you even, head-to-toe application in just a couple of minutes, with a range of shades to help you achieve your perfect sun-kissed finish.

Your spray tan will gradually develop over 24 hours. With good prep and aftercare, your colour typically lasts 4-7 days, so a weekly booking keeps you golden right through to payday.

Red Light Therapy for a New Year Skin Reset

After a month of late nights and party make-up, red light therapy gives your skin some attention of its own. You relax on a full-body bed under red and near-infrared light, and over a course of sessions, it helps skin look smoother, firmer, and more radiant.

It uses no UV and adds no colour, so it sits happily alongside whichever tan you choose, too.

WellFit, the Resolution for Hydrated, Nourished Skin

Cold weather and central heating leave skin dry and dull by January. WellFit combats winter dryness, using an ultra-fine mist that coats the whole body in skincare actives that absorb in moments. Choose WellFit Hydrate for deep conditioning or WellFit Lift for lasting skin firming.

Many customers notice softer, more supple skin after their first session. Book it on its own or add it to another treatment, and use our salon locator to see if WellFit is available at your nearest salon.

Each treatment works well on its own, but the right pairing brings both kinds of glow together. These are the combinations we’d book ourselves this January.

The Full January Reset

Going for all four? Here’s how your month could look.

Week 1: kick-start your January glow with a spray tan for a gorgeous, sun-kissed finish. Add a WellFit session to give your skin a little extra TLC.

Weeks 2 and 3: build colour gradually with UV tanning, adding red light therapy to your weekly mix to give your skin a luxurious collagen boost. Add WellFit Hydrate weekly to keep skin hydrated.

Week 4: Round off the month with a little extra self-care. Enjoy a red light therapy session, refresh your glow with a spray tan, and treat your skin to a WellFit session to finish January feeling refreshed and ready for the month ahead.

Every glow works better with healthy, hydrated skin, but winter makes that harder work. These glow up tips help.

• Exfoliate gently once or twice a week to clear dry, flaky patches, and always at least 24 hours before a spray tan. Our spray tan prep guide has the full checklist.
• Switch to a richer cream for the winter months and apply it daily, ideally straight after your shower. If you have a spray tan, pick an oil-free formula so it doesn’t impact your colour. We love the Hemp Nation range for an affordable, luxurious lotion that gives your skin the love it deserves.
• Top up with WellFit Hydrate between appointments for an extra dose of moisture, especially in the coldest weeks.
• Above all, stay consistent. Most of these treatments reward a regular routine, so book your next sessions before you leave the salon.

Everyone’s making plans for the year ahead in January, so make a glow up one of yours. Book your first session now, and we’ll help you build a routine around your skin and your diary.