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Industry statistics reveal that 30 million people tan indoors in the United States each year. With more than 20,000 indoor tanning facilities nationwide and another 15,000 to 20,000 businesses that offer indoor tanning, the potential client base is enormous.
Since the early days of the industry, Looking Fit has been by your side. This year marks the magazine’s 24th year of serving this exciting and growing market, and helping to illuminate the benefits of sunlight. Over the years, we have provided you with the tools you need to make your business successful—including the latest products, and services—while offering sound business guidance for strategic growth.
As always, our mission is to help you increase the number of tanning clients in your salons. We pledge to do this through continued support of the indoor tanning industry via donations to the various associations, interaction with regulatory agencies, providing you with a venue to learn about new and innovative products, and giving you the quality business ingredients necessary to complete your recipe for success.
Looking Fit will continue to be your No. 1 source for industry information now and in the future. For more information, contact us at 480.990.1101 or visit www.lookingfit.com.
National Tanning Training Institute (NTTI)
Today’s salon professionals realize the importance of certification and use it to their advantage. In addition to running a more successful business, training and certification provides the tools you need to educate customers and potential customers about the benefits of achieving a tan in a sensible, moderate and responsible manner.
Formed in 1992, NTTI has trained more than 25,000 indoor tanning professionals. In June 2001, NTTI became the first indoor-tanning training program to offer an online option for industry certification and training—allowing salon owners and staff had the ability to become certified according to their own time schedule. NTTI course offerings include:
Basic Tanning Certification. This course covers the most current information regarding UV light, skin anatomy and physiology, exposure schedules, photosensitivity, and state and federal regulations, along with numerous other topics related to the technical aspects of indoor tanning. In addition to in-depth coverage of the topics above, the program also includes a training manual, discussion on handling daily operational standards and a final exam. (Note: NTTI’s online Basic Certification is recognized in all states except Oregon, Louisiana, New Hampshire and North Carolina, which require in-classroom training.)
Salon Operations and Procedures. Managing and operating an indoor tanning salon is not a simple task. This program addresses the daily operational processes salon owners must follow and understand. Although some details may vary slightly depending upon location and business goals, the program offers solid, effective guidelines to running your business.
Introduction to Sunless Tanning. This introductory course covers the basics of sunless tanning. It is designed to help salon operators and employees address customer needs and promote this increasingly popular service.
Sunless Airbrush/HVLP Technician. This course is designed specifically for the airbrush or HVLP technician. Based on research and tests conducted by leading manufacturers of sunless-spray systems, this course takes the technician from setup to application while discussing technique, safety, pricing and more.
Lotions and Skincare. This course highlights the importance of quality skincare and clears up misconceptions about the most common ingredients found in indoor tanning lotions. The course includes merchandising and display tips, as well as a section on necessities needed to keep a tanning salon one step ahead of the competition.
For more information, visit www.tanningtraining.com or call 800.529.1101.
TanToday.com
Since 2001, TanToday.com has been the place for salon owners to learn about the industry and share their expertise with peers. Now, the site boasts a membership of more than 10,000 salon professionals ... and still growing. Through the forum, salon owners have the opportunity to be a part of the indoor tanning industry’s favorite Internet-based meeting space, where industry professionals gather round-the-clock to ask questions, share insights and build community. For more information, visit www.tantoday.com.
