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Session Times: You, as the salon owner, are responsible for the safety of your customers. You need to make sure that your customers do not get overexposed and that the tanning beds and eyewear are maintained properly. The states that have regulations on tanning salons usually require that a salon owner attend a class to obtain certification and learn the fundamentals of determining skin types as well as exposure times. You should take such a class even if your state does not require this, as it is the most beneficial manner in which to learn how to protect your clients and keep your business free of potential problems.

You will not obtain a dark tan by overexposure. If you tan your skin until it is bright red, it is not only unhealthy, but it slows down the tanning process. A sunburn will destroy the melanin in the skin, as well as the skin's ability to tan. In fact, by obtaining a sunburn, even a slight one, you will damage your skin and slow down the tanning process in the long run. The schedule on the tanning bed should be strictly adhered to and a progressive approach to tanning should be followed. You need to start slow, and build up a tan over time. Do not allow your customers to stay in the tanning bed as long as they want; in fact, if you allow them to stay in the tanning bed too long, you could actually be breaking the law.

Some states even call for a 48 hour period between tanning sessions, which would, of course, mean that a customer could not tan two days in a row. Your need to comply with your state's regulations, therefore, you must be aware of what they are.

Package Deals: Some tanning salons will offer unlimited packages, usually monthly or yearly. In fact, some states will require that businesses obtain a bond if memberships are accepted for more than 60 or 90 days.

Some tanning salons will sell packages of minutes or packages of sessions. You can determine what is best for you and the customers in your area. It is very important that you conduct research in order to prevent under pricing or over pricing for your particular area.

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