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2011 Industry Choice Award Winners

The results are out in this year's salon professional poll of the industry's best products and services. ...read more

A Last Look at the Nashville Show

From Snooki and J-Woww to the latest in equipment, lamps, sunless and everything else you could put in, want or need in a salon ... this year's Nashville photo albums have been a great summary of one of 2011's best industry ...read more

Photo Gallery: Industry Trade Show

We're winding down our photo coverage of the Nashville show with the last two image galleries this week. ...read more

Pix: Innovation in Nashville

Whether it's an organic lotion line, a mobile app or someone who created a system against diversion, innovation can always be found in the tanning industry. ...read more

Latest Headlines

PC Tan Exec Helps Habitat with Milestone Build

Michael Rolls and Paterson New Jersey Habitat for Humanity volunteers travelled to Kenya to build a house for residents displaced by tribal violence. ...More
November 21, 2011
Posted in News
Slide Show 3: Best Tips for Salon Owners

We’ve been asking salon owners to share their best lessons learned – such as realizing they’d have to become master jugglers. ...More
November 18, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Operations
Considering the Airbrush Tanning Business

In the name of diversification, most UV tanning salons have jumped on the sunless bandwagon. If you’re still on the fence – or new to the business – this information should help. ...More
November 17, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
Salon Owner Time-Management Tips – Trading Small Tasks for Bigger Accomplishments

As a business owner, it’s easy to get sidetracked doing small but achievable tasks. However, your time is typically better spent going after bigger goals – even if you don’t get as far as fast. ...More
November 16, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
6 Steps for Dealing with Unconscious Bias

As an employer and business owner, it’s important to examine whether you exhibit any biases – intentional or otherwise – toward staff or customers. ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
Dr., it hurts when I put down my iPhone

Addiction to technology is not yet a medically recognized condition, but it’s apparent to anyone who’s ever experienced "wireless withdrawal," the phantom ring or the jitters of midnight messaging anxiety. ...More
November 14, 2011
Posted in Blog, Operations
Great Leadership Starts with You

All leadership begins with “self-leadership.” Before any leader can aspire to lead a thriving enterprise, they must first master leading an organization of one. ...More
November 11, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
More Exhibit Hall Photos – TN

Salon professionals made the rounds on the show floor in Nashville last month, visiting the likes of Heartland Tanning, Text Ripple and JK-North America. ...More
November 10, 2011
Posted in Galleries
Advice from a Veteran Salon Owner: Adding/Expanding Spray Tanning

Whether you're looking to bring in spray tanning for the first time, or you're thinking of expanding your sunless offerings, some advice from a veteran salon owner can help. ...More
November 9, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
Nashville Show – Day 1 Pix

From Steve Gilroy to Christy Hogan and the crew from Podz/Dr. Sun Rx, the show floor was abuzz on day 1 of exhibits. ...More
November 8, 2011
Posted in Galleries