Looking Fit 08/2003: [eye spy!]

Eye Spy!
Protective  Eyewear  Is A Salon Essential

ITS THE LAW: According  to  the  Food  and Drug Administration (21 CFR 1040.2 0 ) , salon owners must explain to each customer the pro peruse of protective eye wear. Yet it's a sad fact that some clients still  tan without protection and risk permanent eye damage.

To day's eye wear manufacturers help make salon employees tasks easier by providing stylish protection that begs to be worn . LOOKING FIT presents some of the industrys best.

Australian Gold

Variety is the spice of life and Ultra SunGlobes add variety to the Australian Gold eyewear family with fun colored eyecups that allow maximum UV protection without tan lines. The separate, individual eyecups fit snuggly to each eye and are available in five colors.

Special-Eyez feature a unique dual-function design that offers two types of eye protection for the price of one. The interchangeable lenses simply clip into the flexible lens housing, giving customers the option to use either in a tanning bed or stand-up unit.

Special-Eyez provide full vision for tanners to easily read bed controls.

With Eye Candy, fashionable eye protection has taken on a new, modern appearance, and is more acceptable than ever before, the company says.

Eye Candy features a sleek design and color options of purple, red, green and dark smoke.

For more information, call (800) 633-0069.

California Tan

Peepers are ergonomically designed to fit the exact shape of the eyes, eliminating tan lines during UV exposure. Peepers utilize quality lens material found in outdoor sunglasses, which allow tanners to make adjustments in the bed without having to remove their goggles. They come equipped with an adjustable string for a secure, comfortable fit and are available in a variety of colors to suit tanners individual tastes. Peepers meet all FDA regulation specifications for eyewear, and soon will be available in three new colors: red, a metallic rust and royal blue.

Sunsets are modern-looking reflective goggles with stylish appeal that protect eyes from the potentially harmful effects of UV exposure. The forward-thinking globe design delivers a customized fit and prevents tan lines from developing on the bridge of the nose and face. The transparent design allows greater visibility while in the tanning bed. Available in three hot colorsFiery Red, Electric Blue and Sunshine Yellow Sunsets meet all FDA regulation specifications for eyewear.

For more information, call (800) SUNCARE.

Eye Pro, Inc.

WINK-EASE are the original disposable eye protection, the company says. Clean and disposable, WINK-EASE block UVA and UVB and are 100-percent sanitary and hygienic. Made with a medicalgrade adhesive, they fold easily into a cone and tap gently in place and stay there during the tanning session. WINK-EASE are lightweight and completely transparent for optimal comfort.

And because theyre adjustable, they custom-fit to every eye shape.

VIEWkeepers! offer the same protection, sanitation and ease of application as WINK-EASE. VIEWkeepers! offer more eyelash room, and the custom-fit allows tanners to adjust the size to their eye shape, which means more exposed brow and no more raccoon eyes. Because VIEWkeepers! are disposable, tanners just remove and dispose, and salon operators have no goggles to clean.

For more information, call (800) 726-8322.

Lucas Products Corporation

A form of SUPER SUNNIES Eyeshields has been protecting tanners eyes worldwide since 1957. SUPER SUNNIES Eyeshields are available in a variety of fashion colors in protective plastic cases.

The high-rise nose bridge eliminates tan lines. The lightweight, comfortable plastic frame and special lens meet FDA protection requirements for indoor and outdoor tanning eyeshields. Eye injury from UV radiation is prevented while allowing tanners to see the controls easily.

SUPER SUNNIES iGear Eyeshields come in four vibrant colorsenergizing red, peaceful green, passionate purple and cool bluethat promote light therapy.

The one-piece design allows only UV-blocked, colored light through to give the wearer a therapeutic experience. The combination of light and color therapy promotes an array of moods and feelings, the company says.

The style and features salons have come to love in SUPER SUNNIES Eyeshields now are available in four new, shimmering colors inspired by the sea:

SUPER SUNNIES Pearls in Coral Pink, Sea Green, Tropical Blue and Paradise Purple.

For more information, call (877) 582-2765.

MegaSun, Inc.

This fall, MegaSun will introduce new Sunclipse Bikinis to its line of Sunclipse protective eyewear. Sunclipse Bikinis are a smaller version of the original Sunclipse, but maintain the quality standards. The unique wire bridge design allows for the goggles to fit snugly around the eyes and over the bridge of the nose. The wire bridge design and the smaller lens size mean no tan lines while providing maximum protection from UV light, the company says.

Sunclipse Bikinis meet and exceed FDA performance standards and are manufactured in compliance with 21CFR 1040.20.

For more information, call (800) 229-7432.

The issue of eyewear is as important as any in the tanning equation. Whether your salon offers goggles or disposables, you must make it your mission to educate your staff and customers about the necessity of wearing clean, protective eyewear each and every time they tan.

For more information about protective eyewear, log on to www.lookingfit.com or www.tanningtraining.com and type in the keywords eyewear or protective eyewear.