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Is There a Better Way to Teach Salon Procedures?
In a recent 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 …
Humans Evolved to Regulate Vitamin D: Researcher
Underscoring the biological importance of adequate UV exposure, an article Monday in the Pittsburg Post-Gazette discusses a researcher’s conclusion that the skin color of humans evolved over thousands of years primarily as a mechanism to regulate the absorption of sunlight …
Evolving with the Times
Sun Evolutions was born last fall when the parent company of Supre Tan acquired Pro Tan, Fiesta Sun, Bask, Vineyard Collection Grapes, Playboy and Beauty with Light, instantly becoming a one-stop shop for the tanning skin care needs of salons …
Swedish Beauty Donates to the Nation’s Capital
Swedish Beauty loves to partner with admirable organizations! The National Cherry Blossom Festival is dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcasing arts and culture and …
Equipped to Succeed: Master the multi-level lineup with PC Tan
Although it maybe be hard to recognize right now, it is an exciting time in the indoor tanning industry. As our standards and archetypes undergo a transformation, we shed our old reputation like a snake sheds its skin.
Phobias aside, …
Yahoo Article Jumps to Conclusion on Infections from Sunbeds
A Yahoo.com article yesterday suggested, apparently based on anecdotal evidence presented by a dermatology professor, that individuals can be exposed to herpes or other infections from contact with a sunbed. However, it remains Smart Tan’s position that it is virtually …
Magazine Reports on Call to Raise Vitamin D RDA
Travel, fitness and health magazine Men’s Journal is one of many publications covering the recent calls by vitamin D experts for the Institute of Medicine to raise the Recommended Daily Allowance for vitamin D by more than 10 times its …
Most Salons Attend Industry Events: Poll
More than six out of 10 professional tanning business had owners or employees attend an industry conference in the past year, according to a SmartTan.com survey — another sign that the indoor tanning community continues to professionalize.
The SmartTan.com survey …
