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The sunshine vitamin may play a greater role in placating Seasonal Depression Disorder than previously thought, researchers now say. Earlier research and common sense have long suggested a relationship between sunshine, vitamin D and SAD, but evidence shows that vitamin …

American Suntanning Association, Dec. 4 2015 — Earlier this year, tanning salon operators in Nebraska, supported by the American Suntanning Association (ASA), filed a lawsuit in Nebraska state court against the Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NCC), and two of its officers, …

In 2007, Crystal Rooney retired from the Air Force and decided to take some time off. Her husband Ric, owner of Sun Spot Atlantis since 1995, asked if she’d like to come in and help out at the salon. Soon …

The Cardiac Kids Foundation of Florida, in partnership with Devoted Creations, hosted its first annual Wine Tasting Charity event. The generously attended evening was held at Toast Wine and Café in South Tampa.

“I am extremely thankful to Glenn and …

A major part of your role as an indoor tanning professional is to help people feel confident in their appearance by enhancing their complexion with an attractive tan. Whether it’s developed naturally or cosmetically, you’ve accomplished your goal. As the …

Thanks again to everyone who attended and exhibited at Smart Tan Nashville 2015! What a great way to celebrate our 20th annual conference and trade show. Check out this video with a few highlights from this year’s show!

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Gift cards are a $118 billion market that remains largely ignored by independent merchants, according to the Entrepreneur.com article “Gift Cards Are an Untapped Opportunity for Local Business.” Think about the gift card displays you see at drugstores and groceries …

In a SmartTan.com poll, nearly 90 percent of indoor tanning businesses said they use one-on-one training to teach employees salon procedures.

Just 13 percent combined said they primarily use salon manuals, videos, or other forms of training.

One-on-one instruction is …