Dear Readers, As I write this month’s letter, some recent unusually warm Michigan weather has given my salons a nice shot in the arm (pun intended). I hope that tanners in your town are emer... Read more

Dear Readers, Who’s ready for spring? Better question: has anyone ever been MORE ready for spring? At this writing, we’re having some typically blistering February cold in the Northeast … bu... Read more

Dear Readers, This month begins Volume 25 of your favorite tanning trade publication! Any anniversary is an occasion to look back – of course, what you see in the rearview isn’t always every... Read more

Dear Readers, The New Year typically brings opportunities to reevaluate, start fresh; this year, we may all be just doing our best to keep our businesses going in the post-COVID environment.... Read more

Dear Readers, Okay, we went all “warm and fuzzy” with this month’s cover art. I think we’re all needing as many things to smile about as possible these days – myself included. I know some pe... Read more

Since last fall, things have certainly changed for our entire industry. Typically, November finds hundreds of salon operators and manufacturer reps fresh from a major trade event, re-energiz... Read more

Dear Readers, Last year at this time, industry professionals from every sector were gearing up for the big trade event season that started in October. The shows have always been such an impo... Read more

It’s hard to believe summer is winding down … and who really knows what fall 2020 has in store for us? This time of year, salon operators are accustomed to finishing up family vacations, get... Read more

Dear Readers, Being in publishing for over 25 years has always been challenging; however, the one thing that has always played havoc with my brain is that we are always working two months ah... Read more

Dear Readers, As we all know, government mandates kept salons in most states closed anywhere from 2-3 months due to COVID-19. However, as of July 1, 95% of salons had reopened … a brig... Read more