St. Petersburg's Beauty & Healing Sanctuary
Something 
Extraordinary
Awaits
Japanese head spa. Spray tanning. Lash artistry. Clinical facials. The Root Room. Everything elevated, nothing expected. Sanctuary atmosphere. Clinical precision.
Who we are
A beauty and healing 
The Bronze Lily is a beauty and healing sanctuary in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering professional spray tanning, Japanese head spa, lash extensions, clinical facials, bridal beauty, permanent jewelry, and the Root Room — a plant-medicine and biohacking space unique to Tampa Bay. Founded by Larae Leeson, a 14+ year industry veteran, The Bronze Lily has earned 4.9 stars from 306 Google reviews and runs The Bronze Lily Training Academy for aspiring spray tan artists, head spa practitioners, and lash artists.
We serve the Tampa Bay executive, the private-school mom, and the traveler looking for an experience her own city can't offer — alongside brides, wellness-seekers, and athletes. Beauty work that is refined, effective, and genuinely restorative.
Who we are · sanctuary portraitYour World
Six Pillars of 
Every service, held to one standard.
Spray Tan · studio portraitSpray Tan
Hand-mixed, hand-sprayed to your skin tone — organic, vegan, chemical-free, always fresh. Sweat-resistant, skincare-grade, hydrating from the bottle — never an add-on. In-studio or mobile.
Head spa · scalp + water haloJapanese Head Spa
The St. Pete home of the Japanese head spa ritual. Tricho-Analyzer scalp diagnostic, water halo therapy, pressure-point work — five tiers from 30 to 120 minutes of total quiet.
Lashes · close-upLash Extensions
Lash rehab experts. Classic, volume, mega — plus rehab and sensitivity protocols. Certified artists, sensitivity-safe adhesives.
Facial · treatment roomClinical Facials
ONmacabim science, LED + micro-current. Including the Amara Ritual Facial — 60 minutes, breathwork, Reiki, hot-to-cold progression.
Root Room · botanicalsThe Root Room
Plant-medicine sanctuary. Herbal foot soak + ceremonial tea pairing, red light, PODOPHARM treatment. Unique to Tampa Bay.
Bridal · suite momentBridal + Events
Spray tan, head spa, permanent jewelry, Root Room — one team, one day. Wedding packages, bridal parties, bachelorette, corporate, mobile, and date nights.
This is not a salon. It is a whole experience. The space, the art, the service. I drive 45 minutes and it is worth every mile.
Larae · portrait · Mooi SocialFounder
Larae began The Bronze Lily, offering spray tanning services in 2012. Fourteen years later, she has built The Bronze Lily into a sanctuary where beauty and wellness converge. Situated in a 1920s home in the heart of St. Petersburg's historic Kenwood neighborhood — The Bronze Lily offers a two-story space that functions as much as an art gallery and healing sanctuary, as a salon.
Every service at The Bronze Lily is one Larae can personally perform. Every team member is trained to her standards. This is not a franchise. This is mastery, passed on.
Lily + Lula · the FrenchiesLily & Lula
The studio 
Unofficial greeters, official mascots.
Lily — a white French bulldog with tan spots that look suspiciously like she got into the spray tan. Daily at studio. Playful lore.
Lula — a tri-color merle, recovering from stage 5 IVDD. She comes to the studio a couple days a week and rests on the PEMF bed in the lash room next to her Mommy. Living proof that the holistic path is the long path, and the long path works.
Experience Now
The Root 
A plant-medicine and biohacking sanctuary. Ceremonial tea + foot spa pairing, LED light panels, salt wall, and foot reflexology. Herbal ingredients curated with Michael Fliight of Herbal Artists. St. Petersburg's only space of its kind.
The Root Room holds four rituals:
- ●Tea + foot spa pairing
- ●LED light panels
- ●Salt wall
- ●Foot reflexology
Booked independently or pair with any of our other services. Special pricing when paired with the Head Spa.
Bring someone. Share the ritual.
Discover the Root RoomBronze Lily Academy
Train with 
For licensed professionals ready to operate at the studio standard. Three certifications. Lifetime mentorship.
Spray Tan Cert · classSpray Tan Certification
1 day, 6–8 hours. 81-page manual. Lifetime mentorship. 1-on-1 in-studio, proprietary formula, live model practice.
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Head Spa Training · stationHead Spa Training
1 day, 1-on-1 with Larae. $1,400. Tricho-Analyzer scalp diagnostic, cranial massage sequences, the full Japanese ritual — plus the business of running a head spa unit, from someone who runs three of them daily. Two live models. Full product training on Biodynamic Oway, JuliArt, Arete, and Simply Organic Beauty.
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Lash Training · mentorLash Training
Classic. Volume. Mega. Plus rehab and sensitive protocol. Taught one-on-one by Larae.
View curriculumVisiting St. Pete?
Beauty + wellness for your 
St. Petersburg is one of Florida's biggest beauty + bachelorette destinations — and we're your in-town studio for spray tan, head spa, foot spa, lash, facials, teeth whitening, and welded permanent jewelry. Short car or rideshare from any downtown or beach hotel. We bring spray tan, jewelry, and teeth whitening to your Airbnb, hotel, or rental — or stop in for the full menu.
St. Pete waterfront / hotel sceneFor couples
A different kind of St. Pete date night.
Couple's head spa, foot spa, or welded jewelry — then a 1-minute walk across the street to Cappy's, Hawthorne Book & Bottle, or Mutts & Martinis. Open until 11 PM, seven days. By appointment.
See the full itinerary →+ a walk across
the street. $240 for two · open to 11 PM
Four ways in
Where would you like to 
begin?
Pick the path that matches where you are. Every door leads to the same team.
Skip straight to our Square booking calendar. Pick your service, pick your artist, pick your time.
Book on SquareAnswer five short questions and we'll recommend the exact service, artist, and timing for what you're after.
Take the quizBridal inquiries route to our wedding coordinator. Trial, party pricing, travel — all handled in one conversation.
Bridal inquiryText us, call, or open a chat. A real artist responds — not a bot. Usually under an hour during studio hours.
Start a chatInclusive by design
Every body. Every condition. 
Beauty is not one size. Every service is calibrated to who's sitting in the chair — not what fits the chair best.
Spray Tan
Vitiligo Coverage
Custom tan-matching to surrounding skin tone, gentle application around depigmented areas. Practiced over thousands of clients.
Spray Tan
Scar Camouflage
Post-surgical, burn recovery, mastectomy. Custom blending helps mature scar tissue receive color more evenly than raw application.
Head Spa
Scalp Conditions
Psoriasis, alopecia, thinning hair, sensitive scalps. Tricho-Analyzer scalp diagnostic informs every product choice.
Inclusive Sizing
Every Body
Every body type. Tailored service experience. No booth restrictions, no over-sprayed hands or face. The artist adapts.
Pregnancy
Expectant Mothers
Pregnancy-safe formulas and adjusted protocols. Consult your OB/GYN before any service — especially in the first trimester.
Lash Rehab
Damage Recovery
A multi-appointment program for clients rebuilding from damage. Sensitivity-safe adhesives, gentler mapping, free patch test.
The Bronze Lily · Common Questions
Questions, 
What's the best beauty and wellness studio in St. Petersburg?
The Bronze Lily is a 14-year sanctuary in Historic Kenwood — home to St. Pete's original spray tan studio and the Tampa Bay home of the Japanese head spa ritual, under one restored 1920s roof. Spray tanning, head spa, lash extensions and rehab, ONmacabim clinical facials, the Root Room foot sanctuary, permanent jewelry, teeth whitening, and a brow bar — 4.9 stars on 300+ Google reviews, private 8-space lot. Owner Larae is the area's longest-practicing spray tan artist. Open 7 days, 7 AM to 11 PM, by appointment.
How is a Bronze Lily spray tan different from a strip-mall tanning salon tan?
Our formula is built skin-first — heavy in skincare ingredients at the production level, organic, vegan, and chemical-free. Every solution is hand-mixed and hand-sprayed to your skin tone, undertone, and how dark you want to go, always fresh. The artist behind the gun is trained by Larae personally. Our sweat-resistant formula was the first in Florida and holds through a workout, a day at the pool, or even the ocean.
What is a Japanese head spa, exactly?
A 30- to 120-minute ritual combining scalp diagnostic (Tricho-Analyzer), water halo therapy, pressure-point scalp massage, and hair treatment. Five tiers of duration. Designed to rebalance the scalp, slow hair thinning, and send most guests into actual sleep mid-service.
Do you work on damaged or over-processed lashes?
Yes — our lash rehab program is built for clients rebuilding from damage. Sensitivity-safe adhesives, gentler mapping, and treatment serums between appointments. Start with a free consultation or a free patch test appointment.
Do you accommodate pregnancy, post-procedure, or sensitive skin?
Yes. Every service has pregnancy-safe and post-procedure protocols, and we work with oncology patients on a case-by-case basis. Tell us pre-booking your appointment or during booking — the artist adapts the formula and pressure accordingly.
Where are you located and what are your hours?
A restored 1920s home in Historic Kenwood, St. Petersburg, FL — 2851 1st Avenue N. Open 7 days a week, 7 AM to 11 PM, by appointment. Same-day and last-minute appointments routinely accommodated — text or call (727) 218-7045 with your preferred time. Full address and directions on the contact page.
Can I book the whole studio for my bridal party?
Yes — bridal parties of 4+ get coordinated scheduling, party pricing, and a dedicated timeline. Spray tan wedding-day application is 2 days prior minimum, never day-of. Permanent jewelry is the only day-of exception. Start with a bridal inquiry and our coordinator will hold the room.