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Discounting commercial sunbed use as a treatment option for those suffering from dermatological diseases may be a disservice for patients, according to a review of previous research on the subject.

“Unsupervised sun exposure is a standard recommendation for some patients …

Sales is a key component to any thriving retail business, and it’s not an easy skill to master. Every salon relies on its staff to demonstrate this ever-changing skill while working as a team to provide clients with a pleasant …

Faraje Kharsa, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, FIT Bodywrap

The FIT Bodywrap was first introduced specifically for the tanning industry 15 years ago, and it’s been a mainstay in salons around the country ever since. Today, with thousands of FIT Bodywraps …

Today, red light therapy is universally accepted both medically and, just as importantly, socially. The medical and scientific community recognizes that these devices provide benefits without any potential adverse effects from overexposure. According to the Cleveland Clinic’s website, one of …

Scott Nichols didn’t literally write the book on running a tanning business, but he probably could. After providing monthly articles to Smart Tan Magazine for several years, Scott says he’s actually considered compiling his pieces into a book. Even so, …

By Grant Miller

Social media has been without question one of the most popular methods to promote and market your tanning business. Facebook is still the largest and most popular social media site for business purposes. Like all media though, …

By Laura George

How do you select the right new hire when almost every applicant states that they have great customer service skills, are trustworthy, reliable, friendly, and fast learners? You interview them for 10 to 15 minutes; they are …