It’s A New Season: Are Your Employees Certified?

It’s a new year and a new tanning season. During the next few months, tanning salons will be bustling with clients seeking a golden tan. With more than 30 million Americans tanning indoors annually, salons will be competing for tanning dollars in a tight economy. One way to gain the confidence of your clients is to have knowledgeable and professional employees who can advise tanners on the best way to achieve a gorgeous tan.

A salon employee is the gateway to the entire tanning experience, so be sure each employee reflects the professionalism of your salon. First impressions are key. If a customer isn’t greeted by a knowledgeable and professional operator, even the best facility isn’t going to change that first impression.

Many educational opportunities can be found this time of year, as classroom certifications, distributor symposiums and manufacturer trainings are being held to help salon owners and operators get ready for the busy season.

The National Tanning Training Institute (NTTI) will be on the road training salons at regional distributor symposiums. However, NTTI also offers a complete online education program that removes the physical boundaries and time constraints of classroom training and allows employees to receive the necessary instruction on their own schedules. Now is an ideal time for salon owners to take advantage of this convenience and encourage employees to train online during lulls in the day.

Since 1992, NTTI has trained more than 25,000 salon professionals. NTTI’s objective is to provide the indoor tanning industry with valuable, affordable and convenient training for salon owners and operators. All courses are available online 24/7 and provide a complete range of information.

This course provides salon owners and operators with an effective and inexpensive way to earn the crucial certification needed to successfully operate a tanning facility while staying competitive in an evolving industry. The 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. The material is presented in a manner that is practical and comprehensible to salon owners and operators.

Managing and operating an indoor tanning salon is not a simple task. Although the daily procedures may seem like second nature to the experienced professional, the novice salon operator may find them overwhelming. 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.

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.

This introductory course covers the basics of sunless tanning. It is designed to help salon employees address customer needs and promote this increasingly popular service.

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.

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