Category: In Focus

Almost since the inception of indoor tanning, those of us doing business in the industry have been beleaguered by negative press coverage of salon practices and misinformation about UV exposure from tanning systems – often presented with myth, conjecture and spin. IST searches for erroneous, suspect or negative media reporting that adversely impacts our industry…

[gap height=”15″]When indoor tanners think about protective eye-wear, they most certainly think about Wink-Ease disposables. In our industry, the name is synonymous with the product category itself. In much the same way that we refer to a tissue as a Kleenex, when salon guests need eye protection, they often ask for a pair of Wink-Ease.…

As the hot summer months descend, many salon operators reach a crossroads: some people prefer the comfort, convenience and control of indoor tanning at your facility, while others enjoy outdoor sun exposure. And, it doesn’t take a degree to understand just how busy your average customers are: kids, school, work, job security, relationships and more…

Superior Skin Care, Super Sales Opportunity Your salon guests use SPF products when they spend time outdoors in the sun … why shouldn’t they buy these retail items from YOU – the UV expert? “The retail opportunity of SPF products is not a new concept to tanning salon operators,” says Maggie Curran, Sun Evolutions Director…

Mediterranean Tan™ offers a comprehensive range of custom-made spray-tan solution shades that provide optimal bronzing for every skin tone and develop in any desired timeframe. “Our products are geared to allow any technician – from novice to advanced – to create a superior spray-tan experience for every salon guest,” comments Erin Hertel, Accredited Trainer, Mediterranean…

Merriam-Webster defines luminary as “a body that gives light; especially one of the celestial bodies.” Designer Skin has created a product that will take your tanners on a journey beyond the outer limits of the bronzing spectrum – Luminary® 25X Black Label Private Reserve.™ A highly popular member of the Mystical Collection, Luminary distinctively combines…

The perfect sun-kissed glow is a “walk on the beach” with Snooki’s Bronze Shores Super Dark Bronzing Lotion – whether you’re soakin’ up rays at the shore, or at your favorite tanning salon. Specifically designed with Natural Bronzers and Erythrulose to help build an even, bronze hue and extend the results, this professional indoor/outdoor formula…

Need a flawless bronze in a hurry? Tanners who want dramatic, instant cosmetic color will definitely want to hang out with Miss Designer! She may look flirty and feminine … but this miss is a real bronzing powerhouse! “This product offers the highest bronzing power in the Designer Skin line,” says Senior Brand Manager, Emily…

California Tan Sunless®  Color Perfecting Complex® Ultra Dark Tinted  Instant Sunless Solution Sunless tanners looking for deeper, longer-lasting color – no matter their natural skin tone – will be excited about the newest addition to the line of solutions from California Tan Sunless. Ultra Dark Tinted Instant Sunless Solution features the patented Color Perfecting Complex®, a…

It’s become the norm for tanning salons to diversify their service menus to help augment revenue during slower months. In keeping with the industry’s “look good/feel good” concept, many are opting to offer some form of self-administered massage. “The Fujimi ep7000 Massage Chair offers salon owners the financial freedom of a low-cost, high-revenue option that…