By Grant Miller, Salon Consultant

Depending on where your salon is located, summer marks the beginning of the annual slow season. Typically, the first half of the year is the prime time to bring in new members, sell a ton …

Sun exposure was significantly associated with less severe fatigue and depression in those with Multiple Sclerosis, while vitamin D levels were not significantly correlated with either symptom, in a study reported by the Vitamin D Council.

“This present study is …

By Jenny Backman, Carolina Tan Factory

It’s true that “it’s never too late.” Let me go on record and be one of many that will tell you that if you aren’t selling memberships in your salon, do not wait another …

By Carole Baggerly, GrassrootsHealth

Neither too much or too little sunlight is good for your health. It is important to manage your sunlight exposure with an understanding of:

• Your skin type
• The strength of the UV lamp (or UV index

When most of you arrive in Nashville and get settled in at your beautiful hotel and ready for a weekend of education and fun with people you may know or may just be getting to know, you likely experience a …

Question:

Lisa, 

We met back at the International SmartTan Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. I am a brand new salon owner in a growing town and I hope to grow with it. My question is, what 3 pieces of advice would …

There’s always lots of talk about print advertising, direct mailing, social media, radio, television, etc. But for some reason, we seem to neglect talking about the most important and free way to market a business: word of mouth.

With the …

By Tara Sanders, Touchable Tans

With slow season upon us, now is a good time to make sure all of your ducks are in a row. For most small salons like mine, you as the owner carry the weight of …