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When the salon owner down the road closes, the surrounding business owners are struck with a twinge of fear. “That could have been me,” they think to themselves. They point to headlines about negative media and government regulations and wonder …

Eighty-three percent of indoor tanning businesses said they teach their clients sunburn prevention and other principles of outdoor sun safety, in a SmartTan.com poll earlier this year.

When we do our jobs correctly, tanning facility owners and operators are at …

In tune with the vibe of the Music City, we kicked off the opening session of Smart Tan Nashville 2014 with a parody of “Forget You” by Cee Lo Green that highlights the everyday struggles of being a salon employee …

From the Vitamin D Council

A recent study out of Italy found that low vitamin D levels were associated with depression only in elderly women, but found no relationship after four years of follow-up.

Recent research has been interested in …

Designer Skin celebrates individuality, creativity and driven individuals. UCLA’s Fashion and Student Trends (FAST) organization also values those qualities and provides a platform for students to explore their talents. DS was approached by FAST to sponsor VIP gift bags for …

A recent article from Entrepreneur.com lists “The Four Things Your Customers Really Want” from your business, and, perhaps surprisingly, they aren’t so different than the qualities people typically expect in a good personal relationship. When you think about customer service, …

From the Vitamin D Council

A new study evaluating the effect of nutrient intake and deficiencies on sleep has found that vitamin D relates to sleep maintenance.

Research on vitamin D and sleep disorders is scarce and has yet to …

In a SmartTan.com poll earlier this year, 40 percent of indoor tanning businesses said each employee is trained for at least 30 hours.

Ten percent of salons said their employees go through 20 to 30 hours of training, 29 percent …