type of lights in your salon - tanTALK

John B · 01-10-2001, 08:20 AM

would simply like to hear from different salon owners as to what type of lighting they have in their salons. ie: incandescent,halogen lights. looking to see what people are using in the lobby and the tanning rooms. what gives the appearence of a better (darker) tan to the customer. do's anyone use track lighting or recessed lights. thanks for your input.

CHUNN · 01-10-2001, 10:08 AM

John B,A few years ago I removed all flourescent lights for all my resorts and replaced them with incandescent, halogen spots and track lighting.I really like the mood it sets. I think the flourescent makes people look YELLOWMichael

Mike N · 01-11-2001, 11:19 AM

Wall color has a lot to do with this also. Using a pale pink color on your walls, NOT white, will give your and your clients a "warmer" tan look.Mike------------------Take A Trip To The Coast...Palm Coast Tann mike@palmcoasttann.com

Gene · 01-11-2001, 01:43 PM

I have indirect lighting in my one salon (track lights, etc.) In the other one, I disconnected several of the florescents panels and installed new slimline natural look ones. I used diffusers (the honeycome ones with the chrome color.) The look is clean without the unnatural brightness typical of florescents. In the rooms I used sconces with pink tinted light bulbs. I like the overall look.

TonyaH · 01-12-2001, 01:13 PM

I agree with Michael on the lighting of our salons, I have tanned at other places and notice the yellow hue to my skin when I get out of the bed.I like our resorts lighting, not too bright. Kind of cozy feeling.------------------Tonya CrickCustomer Service ManagerSandollar Corporation

Bronze Star · 06-29-2001, 02:25 PM

Sonshinetans · 06-30-2001, 06:02 PM

In our lobby we put recessed lights on a dimmer, I can set the mood. We also used a pinkish/tan wall pain.In the hallway I copied Sanddollars decor(thanks Michael).We used a rough ceramic wall sconce with 40 watt bulbs. Does a great job in softening the tone.

BooBop · 07-01-2001, 08:52 PM

beside the lighting, what else is great for the tone? I will be relocating sometime in the near future and was thinking of doing my interior walls and trim in sand and taupe color scheme. I also love soft yellows. what is your opinion"

BooBop · 03-10-2002, 05:12 PM

need more feedback please

Chippp · 03-14-2002, 10:55 AM

There is a salon in our city it looks nice VERY DARK little to no lighting, moody, I liked it. But as I thought about it I don't like dark shops you wonder what they are hiding. Like are they clean, you can't see to tell.

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01-10-2001, 08:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
John B Join Date: Jan 10 2001 Location: Crossville,Tn Posts: 154 Rep Power: 24	would simply like to hear from different salon owners as to what type of lighting they have in their salons. ie: incandescent,halogen lights. looking to see what people are using in the lobby and the tanning rooms. what gives the appearence of a better (darker) tan to the customer. do's anyone use track lighting or recessed lights. thanks for your input.

01-10-2001, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
CHUNN Join Date: Oct 17 2000 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 3,819 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 25	John B,A few years ago I removed all flourescent lights for all my resorts and replaced them with incandescent, halogen spots and track lighting.I really like the mood it sets. I think the flourescent makes people look YELLOWMichael

01-11-2001, 11:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mike N Join Date: Oct 17 2000 Posts: 112 Rep Power: 24	Wall color has a lot to do with this also. Using a pale pink color on your walls, NOT white, will give your and your clients a "warmer" tan look.Mike------------------Take A Trip To The Coast...Palm Coast Tann mike@palmcoasttann.com

01-11-2001, 01:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gene Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Dec 8 2000 Posts: 169 Rep Power: 0	I have indirect lighting in my one salon (track lights, etc.) In the other one, I disconnected several of the florescents panels and installed new slimline natural look ones. I used diffusers (the honeycome ones with the chrome color.) The look is clean without the unnatural brightness typical of florescents. In the rooms I used sconces with pink tinted light bulbs. I like the overall look.

01-12-2001, 01:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
TonyaH Join Date: Oct 24 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 107 Rep Power: 24	I agree with Michael on the lighting of our salons, I have tanned at other places and notice the yellow hue to my skin when I get out of the bed.I like our resorts lighting, not too bright. Kind of cozy feeling.------------------Tonya CrickCustomer Service ManagerSandollar Corporation

06-30-2001, 06:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sonshinetans Join Date: Oct 23 2000 Location: alabama Posts: 455 Rep Power: 24	In our lobby we put recessed lights on a dimmer, I can set the mood. We also used a pinkish/tan wall pain.In the hallway I copied Sanddollars decor(thanks Michael).We used a rough ceramic wall sconce with 40 watt bulbs. Does a great job in softening the tone.

07-01-2001, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	beside the lighting, what else is great for the tone? I will be relocating sometime in the near future and was thinking of doing my interior walls and trim in sand and taupe color scheme. I also love soft yellows. what is your opinion"

03-10-2002, 05:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	need more feedback please

03-14-2002, 10:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chippp Join Date: Apr 19 2001 Posts: 2,262 Rep Power: 24	There is a salon in our city it looks nice VERY DARK little to no lighting, moody, I liked it. But as I thought about it I don't like dark shops you wonder what they are hiding. Like are they clean, you can't see to tell. _________________ TanTalk Tanning Booth MODERATOR Tanning Booths, for people that want only the very best. Fast, Comfortable, Dark Tanning and Hygienic.[ This Message was edited by: Chippp on 2002-03-14 10:56 ]

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