In last month’s IST Magazine, I shared some eyewear inspiration from a dedicated salon owner. This month, I thought I would share some ideas from tanning centers in England, as well as input... Read more
With 2020 now in the rear-view mirror, let’s start fresh and make some quick and easy changes to move into a sparkling 2021! I asked PA salon operator, Kristin Smithers of Sunny Shores Tanni... Read more
It’s been a rough year for all of us … we’d like it behind us. And let’s put raccoon eyes behind us and move into 2021 with everyone wearing eye protection when they tan! Research show... Read more
Tanner traffic has been slow and selling those bottles of expensive lotion has gotten a lot more difficult since the holiday rush hasn’t yet begun. There are fewer guests to whom you can pit... Read more
With 30 years of tan biz experience, I can say that most salons don’t know their state’s tanning regulations. I’m going to review them this month; but if you don’t have a copy of your state... Read more
In the last few months, my columns have highlighted the ways that several leading U.S. tanning centers have created a post-COVID “new normal,” focusing particularly on eye protection policie... Read more
As you may know, I run the Wink-Ease eyewear company, Eye Pro. During the COVID crisis, a ton of salons took our online training to get our personalized “Eye Protection Expert” certificates.... Read more
QUESTIONS: 1. Diseases, germs and viruses collect on tanning beds and goggles unless disinfected properly. True/False 2. Every leading maker of bed and goggle sanitizing solution recommends... Read more
I recently spoke with Drew Spurgers, owner of three tanning salons in Little Rock and Conway, AR, about how his salons were re-opening after being closed for the health crisis. Spurgers has... Read more
1. Do you need to wear eye protection when tanning? YES NO 2. Can you lose your night vision from tanning without eye protection? YES NO 3. Does closing your eyes protect them from UV rays... Read more
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