I can recall many occasions when our industry has been compared to the Wild West, with good, bad, and some ugly. But with the passage of time and the ever-increasing professionalism of the i... 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. A thin layer of phosphor coats the inside of the... Read more
With an upcoming national tradeshow and a recommitment to battling teen-tanning legislation, the Indoor Tanning Association is getting back to its roots. What a great way to ring in the New... Read more
Unless we strive for success and growth, we become stagnant, and in the business world, that means death. Can you believe another year has already passed? As we welcome in 2015 this month, w... Read more
When they brag about their tanning results from a session at your salon, you’ll rarely, if ever, hear a guest mention a specific lotion ingredient. They will say, “I got so dark” or “My skin... Read more
Recent storms across the country have reminded us that winter is here, and while all that snow makes for quaint holiday pictures, it also presents many hazards. Some of the most common winte... Read more
So here we are approaching the end of another year – wow! At this time each year, it never ceases to amaze me just how quickly the previous twelve months have passed by. And as I take... Read more
Dear Brenda … I had my first sunbed session yesterday and used the gold eye stickers. I did not put them on correctly and just stuck them like a sticker on my eyelid. I was in the tan... Read more
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is at it again with more proposed regulations that are likely to affect salon owners in a big way. The Indoor Tanning Association... Read more
As we get through the hectic holidays, we’re gearing up for this industry’s favorite time of the year: busy season! This month, I want to talk about a few key things every salo... Read more
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