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Ancillary Services

Diversification is essential for today’s professional tanning salons. Offering a wide range of ancillary services can make the difference in whether a salon stays profitable. Spray tan is the most popular add-on service beyond UV tanning; however, teeth whitening, light therapy, and body massage – by a massage therapist or water massage equipment – are all providing revenue boosts. Smart salon owners stay on top of the latest trends and evaluate which ancillary services are right for their customers.

Choosing an Airbrush Training & Certification Partner

One of the biggest mistakes salon owners make when bringing in sunless services is thinking that "anyone" can easily figure out how to do it – without investing in proper training. ...More
December 22, 2011
Posted in Articles
Sunless Solution Purchasing Tips

With all the different spray tan products available to indoor tanning salon owners, how can a salon professional choose the best sunless solution for their needs? ...More
December 15, 2011
Posted in Articles
Pix: Innovation in Nashville

Whether it's an organic lotion line, a mobile app or someone who created a system against diversion, innovation can always be found in the tanning industry. ...More
December 5, 2011
Posted in Galleries
Airbrush Tanning Equipment: What to buy?

Indoor tanning salon owners who offer sunless services have a lot of decisions to make regarding the best airbrush equipment for their needs. ...More
November 29, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
Beyond the Bed: Adding Dietary Supplements to Retail Mix Boosts Salon Profits

For most salon owners, diversification is one of the keys to profitability. How can dietary supplements fare in that mix? ...More
November 23, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
Considering the Airbrush Tanning Business

In the name of diversification, most UV tanning salons have jumped on the sunless bandwagon. If you’re still on the fence – or new to the business – this information should help. ...More
November 17, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
Advice from a Veteran Salon Owner: Adding/Expanding Spray Tanning

Whether you're looking to bring in spray tanning for the first time, or you're thinking of expanding your sunless offerings, some advice from a veteran salon owner can help. ...More
November 9, 2011
Posted in Articles, Operations
Airbrush Application Tricks Sure to Treat

Tanning salon owners who offer sunless airbrush services are well aware that not all spray techniques are created equally. ...More
October 19, 2011
Posted in Blog
Norvell Goes All-Out in Nashville

While several of the industry’s lotion companies are forming alliances with cast members from the tanned trenches of the Jersey Shore, Norvell is setting its sites on revolutionizing sunless. ...More
October 3, 2011
Posted in News
Back-to-School Sunless Tan Basics

Much of the success of offering airbrushing tanning at your salon relies on clear communication with – and management of – your sunless customers. ...More
September 14, 2011
Posted in Blog