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From the Vitamin D Council

A recent study found that solar radiation is associated with a decreased incidence and mortality rate of leading cancers in the United States.

Research continues to support the role of vitamin D and sun exposure …

By The Lease Coach

One of the most valuable exercises a tanning tenant can go through, prior to negotiating their lease renewal, is site selection. Typically, many years have gone by since you last looked at commercial properties available for …

The best tanning training in the industry just got better. Find out why so many salons turn to Smart Tan for their technical training, and why the latest UV Tanning Certification has created a whole new category of operator training.…

Sunless, Inc. has gotten even stronger. As reported in April, The sunless powerhouse company acquired Norvell Skin Solutions, LLC, improving its position as a global market leader in both booth and handheld UV-free tanning products.

“It means our ability to …

Less yearly sun exposure in European populations correlates significantly to an increase in melanoma risk, according to a research paper published in the journal Dermato-Endocrinology. The study’s authors also analyzed the overall increase in melanoma in Europe, pointing out many …

There’s more to Nashville than what meets the ear.

We know all about the sounds – namely the live music and roar of the crowded streets of the Honky Tonk Highway – but what do you need to stop and …

In 2013, Ken Novak and Manuel de Silva were frequent tanners that loved making their way to the local salon. The positive atmosphere, personal relationship with the owner and relaxed feeling they received after tanning always made their days a …

By Grant Miller, salon consultant

Just a few days ago I did some consulting with a couple who just one year ago bought a salon that has been in business for 27 years. Sometimes when I do these consults they …