With hopes that a fast tan can cure the winter blahs, Dark Tan owner Chris Hindo moved into West Bloomfield this week.

The tanning salon, located in the former Mattress King site at 6560 Orchard Lake Rd., offers a "unique" tanning service which can be done in a shorter period of time than other salons, according to a press release issued Monday.

"I am thrilled and proud to be opening my first of what will be many Dark Tan salons in the Metro Detroit area," wrote Hindo. "Dark Tan will provide the best state-of-the-art tanning beds and will also be a vital part of the community as I am immediately getting involved with a variety of charities. Dark Tan will provide the greatest value in tanning in our area and will be a family-friendly business."

To that effect, the salon allows children in a special waiting area, according to the release. Dark Tan is located at 6560 Orchard Lake Rd. For more information, call the salon at 248-737-4TAN(826) or visit darktanme.com.