News Archive for January, 2021
Research Suggests Current Guidelines for Sun Exposure are Unhealthy and Unscientific: Outside Magazine
Mainstream medicine indeed has it all wrong, the writer concludes after analyzing the types of research on sun and health the tanning industry has been talking about for years, in an article from national publication Outside Magazine.
“As for me, …
Man on a Mission: Join Scott Nichols on his never-ending quest for improvement
When Scott Nichols writes an article for Smart Tan magazine, he’s not actually offering you valuable insight simply out of the kindness of his heart. He does appreciate the opportunity to support salon operators who he can relate to, but …
Develop an Intense Mindset to Achieve More Than You Thought Possible
By Scott Nichols, salon GM and consultant
December, 19, 2009, a mother is praising her neighbor and calling him “Superman” after he lifted a car high enough for her daughter to escape after being trapped under it. In 2012, a …
Teach Your Clients to Tan Smart
Your employees have been trained on smart skin typing, but do your clients understand what smart tanning means? You might think it’s unnecessary for them to really get it, as long as your tanning consultants are there to guide them …
2021 Sneak Peek
The industry’s leading brands reveal their latest products, equipment and services for 2021.
Many Salons Lack Loyalty Programs: Poll
In a SmartTan.com poll, nearly two-thirds of indoor tanning business said they do not have a customer loyalty or rewards program.
They may be something that takes a back seat to more pressing matters for many salon owners, but it’s …
Paper Reiterates UV’s Link to ‘Overall Good Health’
The cardiovascular impact of sunlight — reducing blood pressure by triggering the release of nitric oxide from the skin — outweighs any potential risk factors of exposure, researcher Dr. Richard Weller wrote in a 2016 paper published in the journal …
