TanToday - Tanning Salon Business Forum - Sunless http://www.tantoday.com/forums/ Discussion on all things sunless, from equipment and solutions to training and sales tips. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:22:00 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tantoday.com/forums/images/tantoday/misc/rss.jpg TanToday - Tanning Salon Business Forum - Sunless http://www.tantoday.com/forums/ three wishes lotion? http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38177-three-wishes-lotion.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:45:48 GMT had a few customers come in with three wishes lotion anyone ever hear of them..looking for input good bad and the ugly. they seem like a smaller bottle say 8oz or so.
had a few customers come in with three wishes lotion anyone ever hear of them..looking for input good bad and the ugly.

they seem like a smaller bottle say 8oz or so.
]]> Sunless southmike http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38177-three-wishes-lotion.html <![CDATA[basic mystic q's]]> http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38173-basic-mystic-qs.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:19:04 GMT I am not up to speed on spray tanning, but would be nice to offer it. I would like to get a versaspa but that is out due to cost. I see a few good deals on some mystics out there but.. I have also heard mixed feedback so.... what are the main differences in the mystic booths say between a... I am not up to speed on spray tanning,
but would be nice to offer it.
I would like to get a versaspa but that is out due to cost.
I see a few good deals on some mystics out there but..
I have also heard mixed feedback so....

what are the main differences in the mystic booths
say between a 3000, 5000 and the blue box
(which I thought was the 3000)

any info would be helpful. ]]> Sunless southmike http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38173-basic-mystic-qs.html Cal Tan AutoBronzer Towels Repaired for $10 http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38154-cal-tan-autobronzer-towels-repaired-10-a.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:12:14 GMT The cost of new special cal-tan towels is crazy high, so I put an ad for a person to do light sewing in the local Craigslist and found a sweet old lady with time and a sewing machine. She did them originally for $8.00 + material, but needed to change the price for labor to $10. If you have some... The cost of new special cal-tan towels is crazy high, so I put an ad for a person to do light sewing in the local Craigslist and found a sweet old lady with time and a sewing machine. She did them originally for $8.00 + material, but needed to change the price for labor to $10.

If you have some old towels that are frayed, try this, I was pleased with the results. If you want I can get you in contact with her, but logistically it would be better for you to find someone local to you (shipping is costly).

Thanks, I hope you find this helpful ]]> Sunless Le http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38154-cal-tan-autobronzer-towels-repaired-10-a.html A- Tan solution http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38053-tan-solution.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:34:50 GMT I am on another forum that is in the U.K. and everyone rants and raves over a product called A-Tan. I have requested someone from there to please tell me where I can purchase it in the U.S. other than U.K. and had no luck... has anyone heard of this and if so where can I buy it??? I do mobile... I am on another forum that is in the U.K. and everyone rants and raves over a product called A-Tan. I have requested someone from there to please tell me where I can purchase it in the U.S. other than U.K. and had no luck... has anyone heard of this and if so where can I buy it??? I do mobile custom sprays.. thank you!!!! :Guns: ]]> Sunless Texastangirl http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38053-tan-solution.html Airbrush Extender http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38044-airbrush-extender.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:09:41 GMT We've been selling Cal Tan Extender for quite awhile and looking for something new! Cal Tan just looks so plain and been around for so long.

Anyone have any ideas? ]]> Sunless baskinthesuntanning http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38044-airbrush-extender.html Solution not spraying http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38012-solution-not-spraying.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:57:24 GMT I am having trouble with my spray booth.

I've narrowed it down to the solenoid (just now learned what that was). The suction is working but the solution is not getting to the nozzles to spray.

How can I know for sure if the solenoid is working? ]]> Sunless KoolTanz http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38012-solution-not-spraying.html Mystic Tech in LA area http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38010-mystic-tech-la-area.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:13:45 GMT I'm looking for a tech that can assemble and install a mt3000 in the Los Angeles area. I'm looking to have this thing turn key, just get in and go. I'm short on time so any info would help.

Anyone got a line on a good one.

Thanks! ]]> Sunless T@Chase The Sun http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/38010-mystic-tech-la-area.html HUGE price reduction on Mystic 5 Gallon Drums! http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37974-huge-price-reduction-mystic-5-gallon-drums.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:36:06 GMT PREMIUM IS OUR NEW STANDARD MT Industries is excited to announce a way to increase your profits with Mystic Tan, while ensuring your customers get premium results. Introducing our Premium Tanning Myst at an... PREMIUM IS OUR NEW STANDARD

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mystic@mt-ind.com ]]> Sunless Kimbo http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37974-huge-price-reduction-mystic-5-gallon-drums.html Versa Spa questions http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37962-versa-spa-questions.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:11:09 GMT First post newbie from New Zealand. I own a Fitness Club and have recently installed an Ergoline Vertical to replace an ancient Dr. Mueller (sunbed revenue has tripled in the couple of months since it's been installed). Although not a core part of the business the increase in revenue has got me interested enough to look at expanding this area of our business. With one of the highest melonoma rates in the world (the sun is really really intense here), Solarium's although popular get a pretty bad rap. The industry is essentially unregulated, although a voluntary standard exists, if you were to follow it to the letter I doubt you'd be in business long - i.e. you need to display prominent signs warning of the dangers of skin cancer, compulsory use of googles, banning certain skin types, long questionnaires for every new customer, you get the picture. Which is not to say I don't agree with some of it, I just think it's a bit over the top.

Background info over, on the back of a few requests I'm looking at sunless options. I'm not prepared to employ dedicated staff - it's not my core business so makes no sense to try and compete with Beauty Salons, so that rules out manual spray tans. It has to be an automatic spray booth. In the course of my googling I've discovered this site, pretty feisty lot judging by my browsing ::)

I know that Mystic and Magic Tan have now merged, but Mystic's website now displays bugger all, although the indication is Magic and Mystic will continue offering their own products. In New Zealand there seems to be plenty of Salons with Mystic Tan booths and very few with Versa Spa. Reading these forums Versa Spa seems to be held in high regard, but there are a few threads with very positive reviews regarding the Mystic tan units.

The kicker in all this is that the sole New Zealand agent is selling the Versa Spa with a guaranteed protected area. This is obviously quite attractive, but only if the Versa Spa is so good that potential clientele will prefer it over other offerings. So is it that much better than the opposition?

He asks around 28k USD for a unit, which given shipping, taxes and protected area, doesn't seem that outrageous. I'm not expecting to set the world on fire in the sales department, but given it will only cost me the equivalent of a couple of commercial treadmills and will lockup the area I'm in preventing any competition I'm pretty keen at this stage. Right now I'm really keen to get signed up without worrying about the numbers in order to lock the area up before someone else does. The going rate for Salons in NZ with one is around $45 USD per session, so at one a day it will be making money in less than two years (accounting for running costs and no financing). I would expect to be doing better this if it does what it say's on the tin.

I have a meeting with the distributor tomorrow and would like to hear from those with a Versa Spa. Have you seen a jump in business since installation? Are there any things that annoy you about the unit? What's the feedback from users? Is a new and improved model around the corner? Have clients switched from Sunbeds to the Versa Spa or are they separate market areas? Is there an equivalent Mystic Tan model and how does in rate in comparison?

Sorry for the novel! ]]> Sunless iwilson http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37962-versa-spa-questions.html Shaving after spray http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37948-shaving-after-spray.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:01:50 GMT Simple question - when it comes time for spray customers to shave after their session, is it better to use a fresh blade, or not? Or are there as many opinions as there are salons? Thanks for any info Simple question - when it comes time for spray customers to shave after their session, is it better to use a fresh blade, or not? Or are there as many opinions as there are salons?
Thanks for any info ]]> Sunless agk453 http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37948-shaving-after-spray.html Incorporating air brush tanning in my salon http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37927-incorporating-air-brush-tanning-my-salon.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:06:40 GMT I have Mystic Tan, which is becoming increasingly unreliable and unsatisfying, so I was thinking about doing air brush tanning by appointment instead.

Which equipment is best and where do I get the proper training?

I guess a big issue too is that I'm a male owner. Would women not want to have me air brush them since I'm a male?

Sunless is becoming increasingly popular at my salon, just don't want to miss out on a market. ]]> Sunless SouthBeachSunWV http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37927-incorporating-air-brush-tanning-my-salon.html versa spa vs cal tan tower http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37923-versa-spa-vs-cal-tan-tower.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:34:32 GMT I am in the process of purchasing a new versa spa, and i was approached about buying a used cal tan tower for less than half the cost. I have use the versa and really liked it, but for the price difference I am wondering if it is worth it. Does anyone have any opinions on this. Thanks :Confused: I am in the process of purchasing a new versa spa, and i was approached about buying a used cal tan tower for less than half the cost. I have use the versa and really liked it, but for the price difference I am wondering if it is worth it. Does anyone have any opinions on this. Thanks :Confused: ]]> Sunless DesertTan http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37923-versa-spa-vs-cal-tan-tower.html Versa Spa Levels? http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37898-versa-spa-levels.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:26:37 GMT What is the difference between level 1, 2 and 3? I am guessing level one is one color, Level 2 is spraying on 2 colors and level 3 is adding the moisturizer? How much extra do you charge if they want a level 2 or 3 VS the level 1? What if they only want to do a moisturizer plus a tan... What is the difference between level 1, 2 and 3?

I am guessing level one is one color, Level 2 is spraying on 2 colors and level 3 is adding the moisturizer?

How much extra do you charge if they want a level 2 or 3 VS the level 1?

What if they only want to do a moisturizer plus a tan in one of the beds?

Thanks
Susan ]]> Sunless susank http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37898-versa-spa-levels.html Infinity air brush machine http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37882-infinity-air-brush-machine.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:24:15 GMT Has anyone tried the Infinity air brush machine. I am going to add air brush to my salon and need some feedback on what to buy. Has anyone tried the Infinity air brush machine. I am going to add air brush to my salon and need some feedback on what to buy. ]]> Sunless hottanning http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37882-infinity-air-brush-machine.html Aviva Express Alternatives http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37880-aviva-express-alternatives.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:55:15 GMT Hi All

I have heard that some techs that they have used a 'rapid' technique for years where they would spray a high dha % on their clients and then have those clients wash it off in 3-4hours.

If any of you have been using this technique I would love to hear some feedback


Thanks ]]> Sunless kgg http://www.tantoday.com/forums/sunless/37880-aviva-express-alternatives.html