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Canada’s sun-deprived northerly latitudes mean 90 percent of Canadians will be vitamin D deficient in the winter. That’s why it’s not surprising that regular sunbed users have the highest vitamin D levels of any group in Canada.

According to Canadian …

Last month’s Smart Tan Magazine cover feature was titled “Tanning is Evolving.” While that article focused on the evolution of the actual tanning process with new types of equipment, it’s certainly true that the tanning industry is also evolving in …

While it’s not considered the “busy season” yet for most, the holidays are an important period in the tanning calendar for a variety of reasons. Beyond being a time to service clients for their holiday events and provide gifts for …

By Scott Nichols, salon GM and consultant

My usual articles are geared towards owners, upper management and sometimes store managers. This article is different. This time I want to talk directly to the employee, the Gen-Z generation. For a vast …

From GrassrootsHealth

With the change in seasons approaching (it seems like winter is already here for some!) it is important to keep in mind the natural fluctuations in season and our resulting lifestyle changes, and how it all affects our …

By Megan Knoll

Many salon owners think they know who their best customers are, but the facts may surprise you. More companies in every sector are using business intelligence to get a complete image of who their most valuable customers …

With winter and holiday vacations to warm destinations on the horizon, outdoor sun safety is as important as ever this time of year. It’s a good thing 83 percent of indoor tanning businesses said they teach their clients sunburn prevention …

New forms of social media are emerging constantly, but the number of Facebook likes on your business page is still a common indicator of success on the medium. If you have felt a little lost or overwhelmed by the thought …