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The Canadian Market place is looking like it will be a better season than what was seen in the 2009/2010 season. The Darkside had thrown everything at us from the IARC Report, Minnesota Study, pushing governments for regulations and new …

For Tony Hartl, the question of whether to sink or swim was never academic. Growing up in a single-parent home, he quickly learned that life can be difficult – but by treating people right, doing what he said he would …

When looking for a local business, 82 percent of consumers say they are most likely to start with an Internet search. Yet 44 percent of small businesses don’t even have a Web site. So where does that leave most small …

Educational conferences and expos are a must, whether they are national or regional. Not only do you get a change to mix and mingle with other salon owners, but you will learn so many little tips here and there through …

With the annual Smart Tan Nashville Conference and Trade Show still fresh in our minds, it is time to make decisions for the upcoming season. Do we buy new equipment? What lotions should we carry? Should we bring in new …

Howard Cass is no newcomer to the indoor tanning business.

In fact, Cass first started in the business back in 1978. He opened Le Soleil, the first business of its kind in Coconut Grove, Fla., “as a lark,” he says.…

Sarah Giesige stood on stage in Downtown Nashville at the kick-off of Smart Tan’s 15th Annual Convention singing the words that, perhaps more than anything, define the way forward for indoor tanning. They certainly define the spirit of Smart Tan’s …

DC Special Reserve is an extreme delayed bronzer that is formulated to allow the skin to develop a beautiful bronzed glow. Multiple advanced skin care technologies – such as Cell LD and BodyFit – will work to repair cell damage …