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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 …

One thing that critics of the indoor tanning industry either don’t understand or refuse to admit is the reality that base tans acquired in a non-burning fashion at a professional tanning facility help to prevent sunburn.

It’s surprising. That is …

More than 9 out of 10 tanning facilities say they have clients who — prior to coming to their salons — could not get a suntan outdoors without sunburning, according to a SmartTan.com poll.

According to the poll, 92 percent …

Devoted Creations — Podz Eyewear has recently been acquired by industry leader Devoted Creations, Inc. Devoted Creations has further expanded their product offering in a strategic move in expanding their market presence globally.

The combination of these two organizations …

By Marc Sorenson, Sunlight Institute

In a new scientific paper, Dr. MS Razzaque shows that there may be some downsides to vitamin D supplementation, including “cardiovascular events and beyond.” He also states that “since hypovitaminosis D status usually reflects reduced …

As we count down the final days before the biggest indoor tanning event of the year, Oct. 7-9, here are a few things to keep in mind to help you make the most out of your Smart Tan Nashville experience:…