26th May 2011
Commercial sunbeds are extremely expensive, for good reason. They are higher-powered than the domestic versions, with more bulbs and are built to a higher specification since they are used far more intensively. They therefore have to withstand the use of ...
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26th May 2011
Tanning has been in fashion since the time of Coco Chanel, who returned with one after a trip on the Duke of Westminster’s yacht. The tan had been an accident, but she was such a role model that thousands of fans emulated her, spending more time out in th...
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11th February 2011
It was on a visit to the dentist that I first realised how important it was to look the part for your job. The receptionist had, hands down, the very best teeth I had ever seen. I wanted to ask her whether she had got the job because of her teeth, or whet...
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25th January 2011
I used to look forward to my holidays on the beach every year: two weeks of sitting in the sun, swimming in the sea, and partying in the evenings. The Mediterranean used to be my favourite destination – good food and good wine were a bonus. The cultural s...
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19th October 2010
As the debate goes on regarding the use of sunbeds, between government regulators and tanning associations, salon owners should be aware that, regardless of the rights or wrongs of the debate, the fact that it is taking place at all could have an impact o...
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27th August 2010
Sunbed maintenance is absolutely crucial to keep your equipment working efficiently, cost effectively and, above all, safely. The most recent models of sunbeds have the benefit of good design requiring only limited upkeep but maintenance is still essentia...
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18th August 2010
For salons and clubs just starting out – or branching out into a new area – the question of risk and return is ever relevant. The saying goes that you have to speculate to accumulate: that is, no gain without pain. If you want to turn a profit with a new ...
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18th May 2010
Tip number 1: plan ahead! This tip is especially important for new salons that need to buy sunbeds for the first time. It is vital that you know how many sunbeds you have room for, and how much you expect to spend on running them. This, of course, depends...
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17th May 2010
Wherever there are sunbeds for sale, people are able to harness the awesome power of the sun; to transfers its magnificent healing, restorative properties across geographies. No longer are we tethered to the arbitrary, greedy distribution of sunlight moth...
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23rd April 2010
Sourcing a sunbed for your gym or health and beauty business can be expensive. When it comes to looking after their skin, clients expect the highest standards of safety and quality, and yet these inevitably come with a price-tag attached. Buying a good co...
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15th April 2010
" In a market that is ever changing there is constant pressure on salon owners to stay ahead of the competition. Indeed, being able to offer the most up to date equipment is a large part of repeat business and gaining new customers. If you cannot match ...
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