Since 1997, IST Magazine (formerly known as Island Sun Times) has been committed to the success of salon professionals, while promoting the growth of the tanning industry as a whole.
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1. How did you end up working in the tanning industry? I loved tanning indoors prior to ever working in the industry. About 20 years ago, I was an ER admission clerk at the local hospital, b... Read more
A successful entrepreneur and inventor, Patrick Johnson is CEO of BioPhotas, Inc., the manufacturer of the award-winning Celluma SERIES of light therapy medical devices. The Celluma SERIES i... Read more
The businesses featured in our JK Salon Spotlight have achieved success by partnering with the team of professionals at tanning and wellness system manufacturer and worldwide industry innova... Read more
PHOENIX – For over 30 years, Arizona-based Universal Insurance Programs (UIP) has optimized insurance solutions for its clients. The company has earned a reputation for being a leading provi... Read more
GERMANY– Often referred to as the “father of indoor tanning,” German scientist Friedrich Wolff passed away in April at the age of 85. In the early 1970s, Wolff was studying the beneficial ef... Read more
WEAVERVILLE, NC – On May 2, 2023 the tanning industry lost a faithful champion and dear friend, Bill Ledford. Known for his kind smile and constant encouragement, Bill spent his life in the... Read more
1. What was your very first job? My official first job was babysitting in my neighborhood starting when I was 12 and I’ve been working ever since! I’ve had many different part-time and full-... Read more
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