salon necessities:

1. ETS, Inc.

Give your competition a run for their money with the Solarforce® 648.The 48-lamp tanning bed features 160-watt Wolff ® System lamps, four Xtreme Reflection® facials and serious tanning power with a 12-minute session time.

(877) 239-7573

The Supra® Collection is the original lamp line by the team that designed and launched the lamps used in the Silver Solarium and Original Dr. Müller tanning equipment. The Supra Collection, a complete super-premium quartz lamp line with German quality and performance, is available through authorized distributors.

(800) 959-1255

The sleek new Sundash 332 PRO series features a calculated inward angle of the base that allows more changing room for customers while delivering exceptional UV performance. Choose from the 120- watt Genesis lamps of the Sundash 332 PRO or the added boost of the 400-watt high-pressure facial unit in the Sundash 332 PRO-1.

(888) 771-0996

ProSun launches its new product line with its X7 (pictured),V9, X5,V7,X3 and V5 series second quarter 2006.The X7 features the ergonomic ContourPlus system for comfort and can be equipped with the SoundAround system with MyMP3 for the tanner’s convenience.

(800) 874-2776

Eye Pro announces its new free educational mat to help salons demonstrate the value of clean eyewear. The Toothbrush Mat suggests tanners clean their goggles after every use and keep them in a dry, protected place such as a resealable bag. According to the company, goggles also can share many contaminants and should be treated in a similar manner as a toothbrush. To receive a free Toothbrush Mat, e-mail eyepro@eyepro.net and mention LOOKINIG FIT magazine.

(800) 726-8322

Nichesoft announces the release of its TanTrack version 2.6.0 with QuickBooks integration for time-clock data and sales information. The company offers 24-hour technical support and free demos.

7. Ultrabronz

New for the 2006 season is the Ultrabronz™ Sunx2 that surrounds customers with exceptional performance and instantaneous color in a true 360-degree high-pressure tanning unit. The new unit features 24 1,000-watt plug-in lamps combined in a sleek, modern design with sturdy all-metal construction. The unit delivers 10- or 12-minute sessions.

(800) 510-8267

Sunbathe, Inc. introduces its new Cabana Mist Darque Design Series that features semi-transparent acrylic walls finished in a soft bronze hue to create a warm, inviting tanning environment. The locking control cabin of the unit features non-transparent acrylic walls with a high gloss, black finish. The company also offers a free report on the marketing of sunless tanning.

(866) 778-0003

Future Industries presents three new exclusive bag deals showcasing some of the most popular products for the 2006 tanning season. Choose from Dream On!, Love Monkey or Denim & Diamonds bags. Each bag contains an array of tanning essentials packaged in a mesh bag sure to be a hit with customers.

(800) 346-3136

Eliminate paperwork nightmares with AAC’s latest software suite. This one-step document management system enables membership contracts to be entered, signed and indexed electronically. The system prints out contracts and accesses contracts as needed while offering secure data storage for document needs.

(800) 233-8483

VARIUS from Original Hanau SunCare is a complete high-pressure lamp with flexible application, thanks to its small space requirement. With its simple fitting, the system easily can be integrated in virtually every tanning bed design. VARIUS offers manufacturers great flexibility with drastically reduced development costs.

(770) 418-0707

The Bleach Guard™ towel is made with bleach-resistant dyes that allow salons to use a dark color towel without the worry of premature wear and tear. Specifically designed for tanning salons, beauty salons and spas, the Bleach Guard towel is available in 10 colors in the Paris Collection line.

(877) 9-TOWELS

The Sunburst 4500 is available in four options—a high-power version with and without facials, XXL Power and 3+ Magnum Power—and a design that promises the finest quality at optimal prices to create an exceptional tanning experience. Standard features include a central air extractor, Solar-Control microcomputer, adjustable turbine body cooler, and the new Sunfit Professional PLUS Longlife lamps. The Sunburst 4500 is available in two color options.

(800) 858-7229

With 24 2-meter 9K90 lamps closely packed in the bed section and 24 vertical 500-watt lamps in the canopy, the new THP 24/24 hybrid produces a dark and uniform tan in only 10 minutes. Requiring an 8-foot-by-8-foot room, it ensures high quality with its advanced cooling system, glass facial reflectors and easily removable metallic filters, the company says. The unit runs on 70-amp 3-phase electric and requires only 1.5 tons of air conditioning.

(450) 622-4004

Indoor tanning preparation is fast and easy with this refillable lotion applicator. Tanners just fill the applicator with lotion, then squeeze and apply. No more stained, messy hands. Sun-Ezy fits comfortably in the hand and is made to extend a person’s reach while dispensing lotion to even the hardest-to- reach back area.

(866) 860-6010

The Hydration Station™ state-of-the-art oxyhydrating moisturization system was created for the tanning and sunless-tanning industries. Hydrofusion™, a combination of dense steam and infrared heat, deeply moisturizes and helps prolong, protect and nourish tanned skin. The complete sensory experience combines vibratory massage, dense steam, an LED color system, and a deluxe color LCD panel and three preset programs.

(800) 445-8418

Sol Glass technology features a new type of glass that allows for transmission at a different area of the UVB spectrum. The result is a smaller amount of UVB placed at a much more efficient area of the spectrum to yield spectacular melanin stimulation. Sol Glass technology also allows for a greater amount of UVA to be used to produce what the company calls the best tan the industry has ever seen.

Featuring many patent-pending innovations, including linear-motion application technology and heated forced-air downdraft ventilation, the Acapulco Mist deluxe spray-tanning system also offers clear or bronze solutions. The solutions can be applied simultaneously, and are heated immediately before application for client comfort. The Heated Blow-Dry System eliminates the need for patting down or drying off.

(877) 875-2600

ASM/Royal Sun features a 360-degree, high-pressure, 10-minute bed along with a UvScan 180 16-minute mattress version. In January, the company also released the UVscan Up, a 36-degree standup unit. In cooperation with Heraeus, the company offers the Varius Sun System,a new high-pressure breakthrough that reduces amperage and air-conditioning requirements by 50 percent, the company says.

(800) 685-0227

Aviva Labs’ new professional sizes of skincare products are perfect for offering clients a body polish service, skin hydration, sunless body treatment and skin glow pampering. This provides a great opportunity for salons and spas that don’t offer sunless tanning spray services to tap into the growing sunless market.