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For decades, America has embraced the idea that bigger is better, especially in business. But in the last five years alone, the major shifts in our industry have proven that the idea is no absolute. An indoor tanning business cultivates …

Sunscreen use and indoor lifestyles have led to widespread need for more vitamin D, several experts agree in a recent article in the Chicago Tribune.

“We stay inside in the North to keep warm, or in the air-conditioning in …

By Grant Miller, Salon Consultant

By the time you are reading this, most salons around the country will begin heading into the peak time of the year. As we all know, 2014 was a lackluster year and I’m sure we’re …

Registration is now open for Smart Tan Nashville — the world’s largest indoor tanning trade show and only full educational conference, Nov. 13-15 in Downtown Nashville.

As always, its the only event with all major lotion, equipment and sunless brands …

In two states where legislatures are considering bills to restrict teenage access to UV tanning services, two salon owners stepped up to write prominent op-ed pieces to promote balance in coverage on sun exposure.

Smart Tan member Dana Pierce, owner …

From the Vitamin D Council

Over the past few years, we’ve seen large increases in the amount of published research on vitamin D, public interest in vitamin D, and the amount of health professionals incorporating vitamin D into their practices.…

On St. Patrick’s Day, Devoted Creations Five Star Diamond Salon BodyBing Tanning had the fortunate opportunity to help sponsor and promote a big St. Patrick’s Day event in Fraser, Mich., at The Vintage House.

The event hosted over 3,000 people …

By Joe Levy, Smart Tan Senior Vice President

Thousands of studies now point to potential benefits of vitamin D and UV exposure. I’ve been following the evolution of this science for 21 years as a big part of my job. …