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British dermatology leader Dr. Sam Shuster says that a suntan is not damage — it is nature’s intended design and that anyone who thinks otherwise should “tell that to Darwin.” Shuster’s comments on suntans are published as a portion of …

Almost half of all tanning businesses say that tanning lotion sales have increased in their stores in 2011 according to a SmartTan.com poll conducted this month — another strong indicator that indoor tanning is bouncing back strong in 2011 for …

Social media can be a great tool for small businesses; it can be used to raise awareness of your brand, promote deals and even serve as a customer service platform. According to an article on Mashable.com, small businesses can gain …

The cover story in Smart Tan Magazine this month lays out how your tanning business can participate in D-Feat Breast Cancer Month in May — a promotion that helps raise awareness about vitamin D and breast cancer research in your …

Prepare to be WOWW’ed! JWOWW Black Bronzer will have you turning heads and breaking hearts with your dark sexy color. This extreme dark bronzing blend of black currant and kukui oil offers the hottest dark color possible, while vitamins and …

The iDome from uwe sets a new standard for stand ups. Exciting design and exterior illumination create a colorful light show in six colors and that’s just for starters. Other remarkable features include aroma therapy, Misty Breeze, Swing Technology and …

By Kirstin Genthner

When I’m driving in the car with my preschooler, he points out every traffic light. At each intersection, he reminds me that “Red means stop and green means go.” I don’t really mind having a back seat …

By Will Dias

In September of 2000, Angie Woodhead took a look around her town of Victoria, B.C. and noticed a glaring absence. There wasn’t a salon that was educating clients about the proper way to tan.

“My idea was …