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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 …

Nitric oxide, released by the skin in response to sun exposure, can help regulate metabolism, limit weight gain and manage decrease risk of type 2 diabetes, according to new research published in the journal Diabetes.

“This is an important …

Alexx Rodriguez started working at South Beach Tanning as a part-time employee while pursuing her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida. She fell in love with the industry and decided to work her way up the ladder. Now …