News Archive for October, 2016

Twenty-two years ago, at the age of 21, Vicki Deihl fell in love with the beauty and wellness industry. She was looking for something that would encompass all of her passions, going beyond the typical tanning salon, and that’s when …

A preliminary review suggests that getting adequate vitamin D helps individuals exercise more strenuously while also exhibiting reduced signs of physical exertion, Details Magazine online reports.

“In layman’s terms, vitamin D helps you exercise harder without becoming more tired, or …

By Scott Nichols, UV Utilities

We have found that there is no such thing as a secret promotion or sale that is going to increase your sales every  day of the year. Sure, you might run a promotion that will …

What a weekend we had at the 21st Smart Tan convention! Check out a few great moments from Smart Tan Nashville below, and click here to view the complete set of photos on Facebook, including those from the show …

Summary of FDA meeting, September 14, 2016

In September, American Suntanning Association Research Director Allen Miller led a scientific meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding their indoor tanning proposed rules. Miller and the ASA scientific team presented …

Salon owners consistently point to marketing as one of the greatest points of difficulty for their business. When something works, it feels like magic; when it doesn’t, it feels like a mystery. But what if all the time and work …

The awe-inspiring illusions from world-famous magician Justin Flom weren’t the only magic in the Music City, as the tanning community came together for the biggest weekend of the year at Smart Tan Nashville. Along with his thrilling performance, Flom spoke …

It’s official; Melinda Norton will be taking over as the new President of the American Suntanning Association. Norton comes with business experience from outside the industry, with eight years as retail district manager for a national jewelry company and, of …