With the recent efforts of the Centers for Disease Control to gather info from the pub- lic on ways to reduce UV exposure, I have to give our adversaries grudging credit. They could write th... Read more
After wrapping up its correspondences to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Indoor Tanning Association could find itself defending our industry against the U.S. Centers for Disease C... Read more
These days, with the power and popularity of the Internet, salon guests who have a bad experience can share their thoughts with thousands of people with a click of the “Enter” button. Becaus... Read more
Let’s face it – customers are a fickle bunch. In more cases than not, a customer complaint can be traced back to a decision that the customer made previously and is now regretting. The... Read more
In the UK, we have never had a nationwide problem with under-age tanning. Research conducted prior to the introduction of minimum age legislation showed the vast majority of tanning bed user... Read more
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 title may sound like the name of a fictional murder/mystery novel; but I assure you that the silent salon assassin is very real, and it strikes daily at tanning facilities all around the... Read more
Almost everyone knows that overexposure to UV light can cause erythema – also known as sunburn – and we know those symptoms well. They include reddening of the skin, an itching sensation, an... Read more
When you’re looking to add a new piece of equipment at your facility, you usually don’t buy the first one you see. You compare features, price and service and then decide which fits your bus... Read more
Everyone has heard the old saying, “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.” Just look at what our friends in Washington have brought us in the past three years... Read more
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