Serious Question, not a Joke... - Page 2

Pure Tan · 04-09-2006, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by missmojorising

You're welcome PT.

Just to stir up the pot--Could you add a stripper pole and slot machines to your salon concept?--that's the ONLY way I would try to capture any part of that market.

***Stirring the Pot***

Hey Mojo, where do people Park the horses when they Tan in Texas???:lol:

Not everything is Strippers and Betting in Vegas, if you don't believe me lets BET??...jk

Tasha_Tosh · 04-09-2006, 12:39 AM

we have people of all skin types tan with us... remember there are more benefits to tanning then just the color you get! enhances mood, relaxing, MANY more.... so don't limit yourself based on your skin color....

missmojorising · 04-09-2006, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Tan

***Stirring the Pot***

Hey Mojo, where do people Park the horses when they Tan in Texas???:lol:

Not everything is Strippers and Betting in Vegas, if you don't believe me lets BET??...jk

Been a while since ya'll been to Texas huh.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zJJtSLfOq...horse%20%20car

sharichapman · 04-09-2006, 02:44 AM

lol @ the horse riding in the car .. dancing salon attendants .. could actually work .. and free champaigne !! oola la

missmojorising · 04-22-2006, 03:51 PM

Yo Pure Tan--I'm checkin' in with your bet--did you ante up, go all in or fold?

SooSamm · 04-23-2006, 03:04 PM

A man of color came in the other day at shift change and asked to tan...my tech looked at me (like saying...what the **** do I say?) so I seen she was stepping on her bottom lip...and so I jumped in to help her out ...First of all ...as with anyone ...I always start out by asking and what do we wish to achieve today? Or what are your plans?? Are you in a wedding?? AND then they start chirping.... my Back hurts! Timetable to attain a certain tan! Clear my face up!

Do you have those thingees to whiten my teeth??? was his question.....BINGO.....we sure do...so we started him out on a regimine per the manufactures instructions...he wished not to tan so he wore his clothes...all went well ....he has an awesome set of choppers (not motorcycles..lol) and they are beautiful and white now...

Always remember black skin burns as we all do...All need to be treated and skin typed just as any tanner...

IMHO...DO NOT hide behind the scenes...you are NOT a janitor (although us salon owners do it all because we can't hire anyone that does it as good as us anyway...lol) so yes we even clean our own salons... Smart Tan or N.T.T.I. classes and read...read...read...and learn all you can...the thing I learned the most over the years and this goes for the post ^^ about the overweight tech...she may not be able to wear all the cute little outfits you may sell in your salon...BUT if she can SELL...she is my kinda gal...I don't want cutsee's that won't get out from behind the counter or walk you to your room and wait on you hand and foot...We all need Salespersons...

All of us of any color can learn what the ingredients and benefits of lotions are...I say if you want it and it's your Dream..... Stop dreaming and start working toward your goals...You Will Be Just FINE!!!

Best of Luck.... Soo

Electric_Sun · 04-23-2006, 03:23 PM

Pure Tan, I think your main obsticle will be the initial reaction you will get from new people. As a man who works my salon occasionally, I see a reaction from about every 10th new person (reacting to seeing a man behind the desk). I usually work with my wife (she's afraid of the computer), I run the computer and she cleans the beds. I have people who come in and will look at and talk to her, even though she's not setting at the computer. This reaction will probably be multiplied for your, being black. This reaction is easily overcome by being as friendly and helpful as possible. Once they get to know you, you shouldn't have a problem. Just acknowledge that people have fears, be able to read those people and respond appropriately. Keep your attitude and appearance as friendly and nonthreatening as possible (people have fears and stereotypes whether we like it or not)

Maybe there's a way of marketing your color to your advantage?

totaleclipse1 · 04-23-2006, 06:35 PM

we have black clientel , from all nationalities. Business is business so if you understand the tanning process I do not see how that can be a problem.. Good luck to you!

MatrixMan · 04-23-2006, 08:12 PM

Im not an owner, but i have seen some black people tanning at my salon.
LOL, just tell people when they come, "THIS IS HOW GOOD OUR BEDS OUR, IM BLACK FROM THEM!!!" i think that would win them over TEN FOLD. lol jk

planatan · 04-23-2006, 09:08 PM

I could be mistaken, but I think their are some tanning salons owned by 2 black men in Phoenix Az. It was profiled in 1 of the trade magazines a while ago.

If possible try and locate other blacks in the business for their advice and perspective.

04-09-2006, 12:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
Tasha_Tosh Join Date: Mar 12 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 265 Rep Power: 4	Re: Serious Question, not a Joke... we have people of all skin types tan with us... remember there are more benefits to tanning then just the color you get! enhances mood, relaxing, MANY more.... so don't limit yourself based on your skin color....

04-09-2006, 02:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
sharichapman Join Date: Apr 4 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	Re: Serious Question, not a Joke... lol @ the horse riding in the car .. dancing salon attendants .. could actually work .. and free champaigne !! oola la __________________ You Look Fantabulous Baby

04-22-2006, 03:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
missmojorising I Love Derf! Who Doesn't? Join Date: Nov 17 2004 Location: Suite B4 Posts: 1,781 Rep Power: 12	Re: Serious Question, not a Joke... Yo Pure Tan--I'm checkin' in with your bet--did you ante up, go all in or fold? __________________ Step In To The Light, While Loving Derf. www.simplytantexas.com

04-23-2006, 03:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
SooSamm Join Date: Jun 2 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 624 Rep Power: 8	Re: Serious Question, not a Joke... A man of color came in the other day at shift change and asked to tan...my tech looked at me (like saying...what the **** do I say?) so I seen she was stepping on her bottom lip...and so I jumped in to help her out ...First of all ...as with anyone ...I always start out by asking and what do we wish to achieve today? Or what are your plans?? Are you in a wedding?? AND then they start chirping.... my Back hurts! Timetable to attain a certain tan! Clear my face up! Do you have those thingees to whiten my teeth??? was his question.....BINGO.....we sure do...so we started him out on a regimine per the manufactures instructions...he wished not to tan so he wore his clothes...all went well ....he has an awesome set of choppers (not motorcycles..lol) and they are beautiful and white now... Always remember black skin burns as we all do...All need to be treated and skin typed just as any tanner... IMHO...DO NOT hide behind the scenes...you are NOT a janitor (although us salon owners do it all because we can't hire anyone that does it as good as us anyway...lol) so yes we even clean our own salons... Smart Tan or N.T.T.I. classes and read...read...read...and learn all you can...the thing I learned the most over the years and this goes for the post ^^ about the overweight tech...she may not be able to wear all the cute little outfits you may sell in your salon...BUT if she can SELL...she is my kinda gal...I don't want cutsee's that won't get out from behind the counter or walk you to your room and wait on you hand and foot...We all need Salespersons... All of us of any color can learn what the ingredients and benefits of lotions are...I say if you want it and it's your Dream..... Stop dreaming and start working toward your goals...You Will Be Just FINE!!! Best of Luck.... Soo __________________ If Your Not Having Fun...Get Out Of The Business...

04-23-2006, 03:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
Electric_Sun Just chill out, will ya! Join Date: Feb 27 2006 Location: BFF Field Office #2 Posts: 587 Rep Power: 76	Re: Serious Question, not a Joke... Pure Tan, I think your main obsticle will be the initial reaction you will get from new people. As a man who works my salon occasionally, I see a reaction from about every 10th new person (reacting to seeing a man behind the desk). I usually work with my wife (she's afraid of the computer), I run the computer and she cleans the beds. I have people who come in and will look at and talk to her, even though she's not setting at the computer. This reaction will probably be multiplied for your, being black. This reaction is easily overcome by being as friendly and helpful as possible. Once they get to know you, you shouldn't have a problem. Just acknowledge that people have fears, be able to read those people and respond appropriately. Keep your attitude and appearance as friendly and nonthreatening as possible (people have fears and stereotypes whether we like it or not) Maybe there's a way of marketing your color to your advantage? __________________ Ban Virgin

04-23-2006, 06:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
totaleclipse1 I love Derf!! Join Date: Feb 21 2005 Location: NEw York Age: 31 Posts: 1,939 Rep Power: 11	Re: Serious Question, not a Joke... we have black clientel , from all nationalities. Business is business so if you understand the tanning process I do not see how that can be a problem.. Good luck to you! __________________ OFFICIALLY MRS. V !! HOLLA!

04-23-2006, 08:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
MatrixMan I'm Banned Join Date: Sep 9 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,770 Rep Power: 0	Re: Serious Question, not a Joke... Im not an owner, but i have seen some black people tanning at my salon. LOL, just tell people when they come, "THIS IS HOW GOOD OUR BEDS OUR, IM BLACK FROM THEM!!!" i think that would win them over TEN FOLD. lol jk

04-23-2006, 09:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
planatan Join Date: Feb 14 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 122 Rep Power: 5	Re: Serious Question, not a Joke... I could be mistaken, but I think their are some tanning salons owned by 2 black men in Phoenix Az. It was profiled in 1 of the trade magazines a while ago. If possible try and locate other blacks in the business for their advice and perspective.

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