By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post

Bronze on the Bricks Tanning and Boutique is under new ownership and offers a new set of clothing lines in downtown Hays.

The tanning salon is at 705 Fort St. and reopened on Oct. 2. Owner Cari Readle said although there are tanning beds in Hays, Bronze On the Bricks is the only tanning salon in the area.

"We are the only tanning salon in town," she said. "There are some gyms that have one or two tanning beds, but we are the only one that's an actual tanning salon."

The salon features stand-up and lay-down tanning beds in private rooms for customers to achieve their perfect tan.

Bronze on the Bricks requires customers to use eye protection and lotion to ensure safety against UV exposure.

"Medical benefits of tanning are helping with rosacea and acne," Readle said. "During the winter months, it actually provides some of that vitamin D that we don't get from the sun."

Bronze on the Bricks accepts walk-ins and you can book online here. 

Alongside the salon's reopening, Bronze on the Bricks has introduced a boutique offering various clothing and other items.

"We brought in some clothing lines, little gift items and lotions. We thought it'd be an extra little perk for downtown Hays," Readle said.

Readle drew inspiration from larger city salons when reopening Bronze on the Bricks. She also owns Hotworx Infrared Fitness Studio and Coldwell Banker Executive Realty.

Readle said she plans to upgrade tanning equipment and introduce additional skincare services to enhance Hays's health and beauty.

"We may bring in some estheticians at some point to do different services, but then just continue to grow the boutique as well," she said.

The salon is gearing up for its upcoming Black Friday sale. You can visit the Bronze on the Bricks & Boutique website or follow them on Facebook for more details.

Bronze on the Bricks & Boutique is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.