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For years, personal care innovation was largely product-led: new ingredients, new formulations and endless product launches. Today, Canadian consumers are increasingly focused on something different: optimizing routines, combining disciplines and creating highly personalized systems that deliver sustainable results. continue reading

A 2024 study from the University of Edinburgh, published in the journal Health & Place, garnered significant attention for its findings on the health outcomes of tanning salon users in Great Britain. This study, the largest prospective analysis of its kind, examined the relationship between solarium use and various mortality risks. Notably, the study also found no significant association between solarium use and melanoma mortality. While there was a slight association between solarium use and melanoma incidence, this did not reach statistical significance. continue reading

Tanning may not always be the first thing that comes to mind for male clients—but that’s changing. As salons evolve into wellness destinations, the door is opening wider for people who may have once felt out of place in a tanning environment. That includes men. continue reading

The debate about sunbeds often generates more heat than light. As ministers consider a raft of new restrictions, The Sunbed Association (TSA) believes that the focus should be on interventions that actually improve safety on the ground. The Government's consultation on strengthening the regulation of commercial sunbeds in England marks an important moment for the sector. continue reading

Clearly, tanning is a service industry. But so many salon owners separate customer service and the services that they charge for; in reality, these things are one and the same. The most valuable service you provide for your clients is free to them, and it is right in the lobby: It is your staff. continue reading