SandiGirl

Tanrat, if you have catalogues, you'll figure out the levels. Get catalogues from a bunch of different companies.

galej

sandigirl

level 1..........24 lamps - 1 facial....20 mins 100 watt
level 2..........32 lamps - 3 facials...20 mins 100 watt
level 3..........44 lamps - 4 facials...12 mins laydown 160 watt reflectors or
46 lamps - no facials..11 mins standup 160 watt reflectors
level 4..........53 lamps - 8 facials...11 mins with air conditioning 160 watt
reflectors canopy + 100 watt reflectors bench
level 5..........of course the MATRIX high pressure
greg

BigLeo

You really need a thorough education on indoor tanning from operations to regulation issues. I would recommend a good ITA course or two on indoor tanning operations, indoor tanning regulatory and getting certified is a must. That will give you a good foundation on what you need to know to run and manage a tanning salon. You can also learn a lot by talking to salon owners in your immediate area. Find out everything you can about how they operate and how you might be able to do it betteer or fill a need in the marketpalce. I would also recommend that you take you time, try out as many tanning beds as you can to become familiarizes with the equipiment. go to the tanning industry trade shows and don't be afraid to hire a tanning salon consultant who can hold your hand during the entire process from planning to grand opening and beyond. This is a very competitive and seasonal industry and if you do not know what you are doing you can be out of business in less than a year. So do all your homework.

Leo

ComancheTan

On this site, they focus a lot on the newest, latest and greatest. Well, if you can't afford that, research "used beds". Quality commercial tanning beds are designed to last a long time, and with good bulbs, they can give a great tan. Unfortunatley, the manufacturers are always updating the appearance, making last years model look "dated". This makes me angry, because not all people can afford new to start. So what do you do? Know your market. Only 3 months ago, I would be considered "your star customer" A year round tanner who is outgoing and will refer to people all my favorite things. What did I notice about a tanning facility? 3 things. How the placed looked, if they were friendly and what my result was.

An option:

1. Buy used from a manufacturer(bc they inspect and test)

2. Know your customer's name

3. Plush out your tanning rooms(Takes the focus off the tanning bed appearance. Do you like to be naked in a cold stark room? Throw in a rug, a sconce light, good smelling candle, wall art and a nice chair. Offer some chocolate with the towel.)

4. Keep your bulbs fresh.

If that customer gets an awsome tan, what do you think she is going to remember? The way the bed looked, or her experience?



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michaelshannonobrien

I'm thinking of opening a new salon but only have 30K cash for start-up and have been approved for 75K to lease the booths/beds I really only want to offer 7-9 minute units which are best?

SunSource 9000STS
SuperSonic
Aviator

(56) 160 Watt VHR Lamps
(54) 220 Watt VHR Lamps
(60) 200 Watt VHR Lamps

Total Watts – 8,960
Total Watts – 11,880
Total Watts – 12,000

9 Minute Exposure
7 Minute Exposure
8 Minute Exposure

$7,495.00
$18,500.00
$13,900