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SmartSun Therapy is tailor-made for the tanning industry. Literally, the brand was created specifically for tanning businesses, and it’s been working for tanning salon owners for several years. It’s the perfect service to accompany tanning services because the concept is …

GrassrootsHealth Celebrates a Decade of Empowering the Public with Science-Backed Sunshine Education

ENCINITAS, CA (May 1, 2025) – This May, GrassrootsHealth proudly celebrates the 10th Annual Sunshine Month, a campaign that has educated millions over the past decade about …

By John Toston, Tan-Link

It’s that time of year again: the time where you notice that your tanning salon, which was once bustling with motivated new tanners, has begun to revert to its previous state of mostly “the regulars,” and …

China’s evolving health and wellness industry provides valuable insights that U.S. tanning and wellness businesses can apply to their own operations. As China’s market is driven by younger consumers and a growing demand for holistic well-being, several key trends stand …

Most owners of independent tanning businesses seem to pride themselves on customer service. But what does that really mean? If you think it’s all about being nice and knowledgeable, your salon is missing some of the components that will make …

Because tanning businesses used to be so focused on just UV, traditional thinking was that tanning beds that emit 95% UVA and 5% UVB were the most accurate representation of sunshine. That’s true when it comes specifically to UV, but …

A large discrepancy exists between how much vitamin D people think they they are getting from their diet and how much they are really getting, according to the 2013 Functional Foods Consumer Survey. Sixty-eight percent of those surveyed by the …

Setting clear, measurable goals is essential for business growth, but goal setting isn’t just about ambition—it’s about strategy. By using sales data and performance metrics, business owners can create goals that are realistic, achievable, and aligned with long-term success.

Without …