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By Scott Nichols

In today’s world, most of us watch video clips online. If you’re like my son, you watch sports clips of athletes making the last-minute shot, touchdown or goal. What’s not shown is the other 99% of the …

A tanning salon isn’t just a space for customers to achieve their desired sun-kissed glow; it’s also a dynamic environment that relies on the dedication and commitment of its employees. In this bustling setting, the active solicitation and implementation of …

Laura and Paul Haenlein created Utopia Tan & Spa with a vision to provide clients with a high-end, wellness-oriented experience. From the start, they committed to premium equipment, including high-performance hybrid tanning beds. So, when they decided to add full-body …

Memory becomes a worry as humans age, and that worry has spawned a plethora of new anti-forgetfulness products. Based on recent research, we elucidate the manner in which sunlight stimulation of skin may influence important chemical reactions. These reactions improve …

By Brandon Cardinal, Sunless, Inc.

Are you ever confused as to what it is you do at your salon when it comes to spray tanning, sunless tanning and or self-tanning. It is our job as an industry to define what …

Savvy salon owners know that staying connected with their customer base is key to keeping business strong. Email marketing is a powerful tool for maintaining customer engagement, promoting seasonal offers, and positioning your salon as a go-to resource for beauty …

By Scott Nichols

Leadership is probably one of the most difficult, rewarding, scariest and brave characteristics we can have. I believe leadership is in all of us, but some of us are really good at using it and some of …

As the new year rolls in, millions of people make resolutions centered around fitness, health, and self-care. For tanning and wellness salons, this is an ideal time to leverage promotional efforts and strategic communication to align with your clients’ goals. …