Sunlight is absolutely essential to all life on earth. For humans, there are various reasons, both biological and psychological, why exposure to light is desirable. In addition, many people... Read more

  The following are some common terms relating to UV light and sunlamp characteristics. BP (Bi-pin): The two metal prongs extending from the lamp’s end. RDC (Recessed Double Contact): T... Read more

While traveling around the country to attend tanning distributor events, I’ll meet people who have recently taken ownership of a salon that had to close its doors. They have no idea where to... Read more

Make sure your team is equipped with the knowledge needed to educate your salon guests. Here are a few basic tanning tips: UVB rays are the strongest between 10am and 2pm. In the northern he... Read more

This is a great question. Sunbed acrylic shields are made of a petroleum-based synthetic polymer often used to replace glass when you need a clear, shatter-resistant, robust material. Acryli... Read more

Unfortunately, a lamp that will make everyone happy has not yet been created! The rate and level at which each person tans is based on their individual skin type. Some people develop a dark... Read more

Ed Ferreira from Forever Tan in Newton, MA asks: What is the difference between conventional glow-bottle starters and electronic starters? First, let’s talk about how a sunlamp works. On the... Read more

Is there a difference between pink and blue tanning lamps? Is one type better than the other? Good question! When it comes to colors, most people perceive pink tones as “warm”’ while blue is... Read more

Does a sunlamp depreciate over time or just with use? Do lamps have a “shelf life?” First, let’s talk about how a low-pressure sunlamp works. There is a thin phosphor coating on the inside o... Read more

What is the difference between 10-minute, 20-minute and 30-minute lamps? What would happen if you install a 10-minute lamp in a 20-minute bed? Perhaps a better question is “What’s the differ... Read more