Tanning Salon Success Story:
Katie Green, owner of Tropical Tanning in Merced, CA

"I had been doing nails for about 30 years. I had always heard my customers talk about tanning salons and how good they felt when they got out of the tanning bed. The color of their skin looked better and they had a lot more color in their face and looked healthier. The peaceful time they spent in the tanning bed was very restful to them and when they locked the door, that was their time for them with no interruptions.

I decided to buy a tanning bed for my salon. After the first year and a good profit with the 1 tanning bed, I decided to buy a second one. The word got around town that my beds were great and tanning people well. I kept my lamps up also. That is very important in a tanning bed for proper tanning of clients. After the 2nd year I purchased a 3rd bed. Business is really good and I meet so many people through tanning. I still love doing nails, but my 3 tanning beds are a great source of additional income for my shop. I really love the tanning industry and making people feel and look better."

-Katie Green

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