a golden state of mind

2536 15TH STREET DENVER, CO
720-432-9051

custom blended formula

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naturally derived ingredients

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female owned & operated

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custom blended formula ✦ naturally derived ingredients ✦ female owned & operated ✦

at golden hour, we believe that

a natural looking, sun kissed tan is the best accessory you can buy. we are here to make the process easy and fun, while giving you a flawless tan with the absolute best products on the market. new to airbrush tanning? the only thing you need to be nervous about is getting addicted.

golden hour takes serious pride in providing our clients with the best tanning experience while keeping their skin safe from harsh sun damage. we promise to take the best care of you, make you laugh a bit, and provide you with the best tan in town.

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r e v i e w s

r e v i e w s

  • Woman wearing a white sleeveless dress and a wide-brimmed beige hat, standing outdoors in a desert or canyon landscape, holding her hat with one hand, looking down with a serene expression.

    "Emily goes above and beyond for every one of her clients. I’ve been going to her for over a year now and is the only person I trust with my tans. She makes you feel so comfortable and confident from the second you walk in that door until the second you leave. Not only is the tan so high quality and lasts forever, but you’re getting a top of the line experience too. Regardless of where you live in the Denver area, I promise you the drive to golden hour in lohi is worth it. Emily is absolutely amazing - first of all she is hilarious, but most importantly, she does incredible spray tans. I was very hesitant to get a spray tan, but Emily talked me through it all and made me so comfortable. Best spray tan ever. Truly. It was the perfect shade and was not splotchy at all. I loved it so much that I used Emily for my wedding, and now I use her for all my big events! I can’t recommend her enough. I look forward to going to each appointment and leave feeling so confident! (Photos of wedding with spray tan for reference)"

  • Woman in a white bikini with blonde hair and sunglasses standing next to a beach lounge chair under a thatched umbrella at the beach.

    "Absolutely loved this place!! I can’t remember who did my tan, but she was the sweetest & made me feel so comfortable. The tan looked so natural & lasted so long! I went on my bachelorette party to tulum, so there was a lot of sweating (it was so humid & hot) & swimming & the tan lasted the entire time + as it started to fade didn’t fade in an uneven way. Also, in my opinion doesn’t smell as bad as other spray tans I’ve had! Will def use them for my wedding! If you’re looking for an elite, naturally beautiful, long lasting spray tan, absolutely look no further! Emily and her team are amazing. The studio is great, the experience is always top notch, the staff is so personable and comforting, not to mention the perfect tan that you’ll walk out with. Definitely recommend Golden Hour for all your bronzing needs in Denver!!!!"

  • A couple dressed in wedding attire standing on rocks outdoors with mountains in the background, the woman leaning her head on the man's shoulder, holding a bouquet.

    "If you’re looking for an elite, naturally beautiful, long lasting spray tan, absolutely look no further! Emily and her team are amazing. The studio is great, the experience is always top notch, the staff is so personable and comforting, not to mention the perfect tan that you’ll walk out with. Definitely recommend Golden Hour for all your bronzing needs in Denver!!!!"

  • Two smiling women taking a selfie at an outdoor event, with a crowd of people sitting in stadium seats behind them.

    "Emily goes above and beyond for every one of her clients. I’ve been going to her for over a year now and is the only person I trust with my tans. She makes you feel so comfortable and confident from the second you walk in that door until the second you leave. Not only is the tan so high quality and lasts forever, but you’re getting a top of the line experience too. Regardless of where you live in the Denver area, I promise you the drive to golden hour in lohi is worth it."

  • A woman in a black, sheer dress with polka dots, standing in front of a party backdrop with pink and gold balloons spelling out 'BAC' and 'GOC', and surrounded by orange and white balloons.

    "Alrighty folks. If you're looking for any of the following, stop searching, look no further because golden hour denver is where it is at: glorious custom airbrush tan, confidence boost, new friends. Emily is ah-mazing. Just had my second tan and now I'm booked out with Emily for the rest of the summer (probably the rest of time if I'm being honest). It's reasonably priced for a single occasion or for the healthy tanning lifestyle. golden hour also has super convenient appointment times later in the evening (after 7pm!!) so you can just go to bed without blowing it by accidentally spilling your starbuxx frozen beverage on your hot as sin new spray tan that your amazing new friend Emily did for you. The shop is WAY CUTE and in a primo location. One thing to note: stairs here! Contact the shop ahead of time if that might be an issue for you. Anyway, stop thinking about it. BOOK NOW! 🔥"

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MEET THE TEAM

emily turner - owner & founder

the first thing people say when they meet me is, “oh you’re from chicago, right?” because my accent tends to speak for itself. when i moved to denver in 2018, i was desperate for a good spray tan studio, but i realized there was something missing from the tanning experiences in town. the tans were great, but there was no personal connection. my favorite part of getting tans was always feeling like i had just caught up with my best friend, gossiping about guys or venting about whatever was going on that day.

i opened golden hour denver with that intention and feeling in mind. my goal is to make you feel comfortable, even when you’re stripping down in front of a total stranger. i want you to leave feeling confident and glowing, from the inside out.

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MADISON

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ANDREA

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SEDONA

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MAGGIE

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KYLIE

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MCKENNA

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TORI

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JULIA