A 26-year industry veteran, Joe has taught certified salon operator training for the last 15 years, as well as advocating indoor tanning in many capacities. Joe is a sought-after speaker and presenter at both national & regional trade events, also interacting with the FDA, state & local regulatory agencies. During his most recent tenure with the ITA, he served as director of membership.
As the voting numbers came in on election night last fall, many could feel a surge of economic promise for the future. It also seemed to wash away the lackluster economic haze of the last ei... Read more
Owner: Grant Miller Locations: (5)Erie, PA Years in Business: 15 Number of Staff: 15 Number of UV Units: 97 Lotion Brand: MR International Salon Software: SunLync Other... Read more
In tanning salons, the use of automatic I.D. verification methods has been increasing and can significantly streamline processing of guest memberships. Long gone are the days of initialing a... Read more
As we prepare to enter a new tanning season, the “antis” have started up their negative-spin media campaign again. A new report from the JAMA Dermatology cautions the public that “Melanoma t... Read more
“Our salons are designed so that our guests really feel that they have a place to relax and enjoy the entire experience.” Owner: Onyi Odunukwe Locations: Fayetteville & Fort Smi... Read more
In the past, anti-tanning advocacy groups have used surveys or “sting” operations to highlight perceived shortcomings with regard to salon operation in the U.S. Most noticeably, the 2012 U.S... Read more
Offer the cleanest, friendliest, most professional facility in your area, and customer loyalty will follow. As we roll into 2017 and the start of a new season, it’s appropriate to get... Read more
When it comes to the tanning industry, only a few folks have left a mark like this gentleman has. Over five decades, Rick worked diligently to become an industry leader, supplying products t... Read more
Owner: Tara Smith Location: Douglasville, GA Years in Business: 1 Year, 1 Month Staff Members: 4 Number of UV Units: 7 Lotions: Designer Skin, Swedish Beauty, Ed Hardy Salon Software:... Read more
Sunless, Inc. made headlines recently when it acquired longtime industry-leading sunless product maker, Norvell Skin Solutions. According to Peter van Niekerk, CEO, the dynamic move is a pow... Read more
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