Salon Technology

Technology sometimes can be ... a pain. Everyone has sat on hold at one time or another waiting for tech support to figure out what exactly has gone awry with their computer, software, timer system, etc. But technology is a necessity, especially in today’s tanning salon—and when it isn’t failing to work, it actually can make your job much easier. ...

Light therapy is the process of exposing skin to certain wavelengths of light for a prescribed amount of time in order to treat a variety of health conditions, including psoriasis, acne, eczema, vitiligo and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). In addition, light therapy has been shown to have powerful skin-rejuvenation properties—making it a perfect alternative for those who are interested in ...

Who: Jim Barnes, owner of three franchised Planet Beach Contempo Spa locations in Idaho.  What: Lumière Light Thèrapie.Jim Barnes’ salons have been in operation for about five years. Two years ago, he decided to add a Lumière Light Thèrapie unit to one of the locations. A year later, he added it to the other two. “We had heard good reports ...

Hydrotherapy services are generally divided into two categories: massage and steam. Both are quality additions to the tanning salon setting because they provide a cross-selling opportunity for your current tanning clientele and help draw non-tanners into the salon. In addition, many salon owners choose to add hydrotherapy services in order to elevate the salon to the status of “tanning spa.” ...

At the end of 2007, Heraeus Noblelight’s Original Hanau SunCare announced the formation of HN Sunlight GmbH—a new joint venture with NARVA Light Sources GmbH & Co. KG. Heraeus Noblelight, a technology- and market-leader in high-pressure lamps, will operate as the exclusive manufacturer of tanning lamps for the company. NARVA, a tube specialist, will supply products in the low-pressure range ...