Important Steps in Opening a Tanning Salon

rwilson@etstan.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Salon ownership doesn't begin with planning an opening. There are steps to opening a tanning salon, both behind the scenes and front-and-center. And where does it begin? With choosing a location, of course.
1. Choose the best location.You can't overcome a bad location, that's just the way it is. So, here at ETS Tan , we help new tanning salons do demographic studies and competition analysis on a particular area to help them find the best location.

We look at the population, the [...]

How to Protect Your. . . uh, Self While Indoor Tanning

rwilson@etstan.com — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

In past posts, we've talked about how you can tan naked to eliminate tan lines , and to make sure you're getting a healthy-looking tan all over.

What we haven't talked about is how to protect your. . . uh, personal areas while you're spending time in a tanning bed.

Why? Well, apparently, over-exposure to UV rays can actually cause sterility. And because the tip of the male penis is ac [...]

Which Tanning Salon is Right For You?

rwilson@etstan.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Finding a tanning salon isn't an easy task. It's not like picking a restaurant or grocery store. Going to the most popular one is an option, but if you like to tan at certain times of day, chances are everyone else does too, so you're either stuck waiting or have to find a different time of day.

Remember, this is a place you're going to visit a few times a month. You want to find the best one that fits you, so there are a few questions you need to ask yourself.

Simon Cowell Putting a Tan Salon in his $22 Million Mansion

rwilson@etstan.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:00:00 +0100

For stars like American Idol judge Simon Cowell, true privacy means having their own indoor tanning beds right in their homes. Instead of a trip to the tanning salon (think Britney Spears), it's a trip down the hall.

Cowell is currently building an 11,550 sq ft dream home in Beverly Hills . The opulent mansion includes a solarium off the master bedroom equipped with a full-size tanning bed and [...]

Protect Your Eyes During Tanning

rwilson@etstan.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Whether it�s outdoors or indoors, tanning is a very relaxing and a great way to escape the everyday problems and stresses life throws at you. But safety must be followed, not only for the skin, but the eyes. Like outdoor tanning, you must protect your eyes while using a tanning bed . It�s very important to use some sort of protection and closing your eyes isn�t the answer.

�Why? What�s wrong if I just [...]

Exploding the Tanning Myths: Government Response to Tanning

rwilson@etstan.com — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:00:00 +0100

It's a common myth by the tanning nay-sayers that the government has said tanning is bad.

The truth is indoor tanning is rigorously monitored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the organization responsible for monitoring food and drug safety, and the Federal Trade Commission, the organization responsible for consumer protection and responsible business practices. The FDA makes sure our equipment is safe, and the FTC makes sure we can back up our claims, and don't make false [...]

Ventilation & Voltage: The Importance of Tanning Bed Mechanics

etstanningbeds+susan@gmail.com — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The Importance of Proper Voltage in Tanning Beds

All things mechanical are going to have a problem at one point or another. It's natural.

A large part of the issues with tanning beds are electrical, which leads to overheating. Sometimes a bed can overheat and shut down. Other times, it can run too cool, and not give a proper tan. We work with tanning salon owners to avoid these potential problems prior even to the bed purchase.� Our guidelines are clear for voltage and we o [...]

Need a New Look? Try Tanning

rwilson@etstan.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Tanning is the only thing you can do to change your appearance literally overnight.

Sometimes we just need a personal change. Change our look, change how we feel, change our image. Maybe you've got a special meeting coming up, or a surprise vacation, or you just feel like trying something new.

If you ever want a quick change, there are a number of things you can do. You can change your wardrobe, but that's expensive. You can change your hair color or hair style, but you'll [...]

How to Ensure Smooth Tanning Bed Installations

etstanningbeds+susan@gmail.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Installing tanning beds is one of those details whose timing is critical. There is actually a bad time and a good time to install tanning beds. Finding the right time can make everything go smoothly, keep installation times short, and can even save money. A bad time can result in damaged beds and delayed openings.

Installing a bed while the building contractors are still working is risky. It's just sm [...]

The Importance of Vendor Relationships for Tanning Salons

ceo@jkamerica.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

One aspect of business that's almost as important as customer service is vendor relations. While the customer is vital in buying the product, the product must first be acquired and maintained in order to supply the demand. For tanning salons and owners, having a great vendor relationship is crucial, because you'll be known by the products you use, sell, and promote.

It Starts with the Beds Take beds, for an example. Obviously the beds have to tan properly to satisfy the customer. Anything [...]

What if They Ask: How Do I Apply Self-Tanning Lotion Without Getting Orange Hands?

rwilson@etstan.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Your hands are very important in the self-tanning process.

When you're applying self-tanning lotion, the problem is that you'll end up rubbing more tanning lotion onto your hands than the rest of your body, and they'll look unnatural.

If you want a natural looking, glowing tan, the last thing you would have is tanned palms. If your hands are orange or built up, everyone will know it's fake. Of course, the best tans come from tanning beds and indoor tanning, rather than loti [...]

What if They Ask: How Do You Get The Best Tanning Bed Tan?

roy.griffith@etstan.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Tanning regularly is the key to getting the best tanning bed tan. If you let your sessions lapse, your tan will soon follow.

Building Up a Tan

When you first start building a tan, you should be going to an indoor tanning salon between three and four times a week. Once you’ve built up that base tan, you’ll only need maintenance sessions between one and three times a week, depending on your skin tone. If you’re using a high-pressure bed, you c [...]

Give Them the Best Standing Tan Possible

etstanningbeds+susan@gmail.com — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Customers want stand-up tans � they�re faster, give a better quality tan with no pressure points and are often perceived as hip & fun.

A tanning bed unit like the SS756V (the V stands for �vertical) features a true 200-watt system, meaning your clients can get an incredible standing tan in about 8 minutes. Speeds like that are especially appealing to your customers on the go.

Tanning beds have traditionally been divided into 4 levels, level 4 being the highest quality. But, the new Velocity HP 1000 is so advanced; it�s being dubbed the first level 5 tanning bed.

Standing 7.5 feet high, the Velocity HP 1000 is a radically new type of horizontal tanning bed with an open and inviting design that has no sides and puts space between the tanner and the bulbs. It�s incred [...]

Keeping Your Unit Cool

etstanningbeds+susan@gmail.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Maintaining a comfortable room and unit temperature is critical for two reasons � firstly, the comfort of your clients and secondly, an overheated tanning bed can quickly become a malfunctioning tanning bed.

Ideally, you want to be maintaining a maximum ambient room temperature of 80 degrees. Lower is better, but may require some changes to your setup. If you�re having trouble maintaining a consistently cool unit and room temperature, keep readi [...]

Sarah Palin Buys a Tanning Bed for the Alaska Governor�s Mansion

roy.griffith@etstan.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Sarah Palin, vice president and running mate of John McCain, is famously making waves all by herself. Several issues have been attached to her, perhaps in an effort by political schemers to destroy her image. Not surprising... usually I don't really pay attention.

However, I was quite interested in one such off-beat story about her involving tanning beds.

3 Steps To Sparkling Clean Tanning Beds

etstanningbeds+susan@gmail.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Keeping your tanning beds clean is about more than adhering to health codes - it’s about impressing your clients with an environment that’s welcoming, upholding quality standards and keeping your equipment running at full efficiency. And cleaning your beds goes beyond a simple acrylic wipe-down after every use. For the sake of your beds and your business, you have to maintain regular monthly cleanings (or more if you have high-traffic [...]

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