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SMART TAN FOR HEALTH & WELLBEING JOINS PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Smart Tan - Health & Wellbeing of David Sq., Somerville, MA. has joined the International Smart Tan Network, an association of professional tanning salon facilities.
As a member of the organization, an indoor tanning provider recognizes and practices specific principals and procedures in the responsible administration of ultraviolet light for cosmetic purposes. Employees are formally and comprehensively trained to understand and follow exposure schedules on the equipment, focus on the need for all salon clients to wear federally approved eyewear, and teach clients to avoid sunburn and overexposure, both indoors and outdoors. Adherence to proper cleaning and sanitation protocol is maintained, and federal and state or provincial regulations are emphasized.
Smart Tan creates and publishes educational materials for both tanning operators and customers, available to member and non-member tanning salons. The latest research being carried out regarding ultraviolet light exposure is interpreted and communicated to Smart Tan salons as part of the ongoing educational program.
"The owners and operators of this Smart Tan member salon can assist tanners in developing a smart skin regimen," said Joseph A. Levy, vice president of communications and development for the association. "Moderation and sunburn prevention are the two major tenets of smart tanning. That's what the professional tanning industry is teaching its clients today."
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The International Smart Tan Network was founded in 1992 to promote the concepts of moderation and sunburn prevention through tanning facilities worldwide. The Smart Tan creed: Moderate indoor tanning, for individuals who can develop a tan, is the smartest way to maximize the potential benefits and minimize the potential risks associated with either too much or too little sunlight.
Smart Tan is Somerville's latest, and most spectacular, answer to the Davis Square gentrification phenomenon. This cosmopolitan, stylish, full -service tanning salon comes to us straight from the streets of Manhattan. The owner's other Manhattan Salons have hosted such big names as Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Matt Daemon and even J-Lo & Ben - makes me wonder if your name were Jennifer if you'd tan for free.
The new Davis Square salon boasts a "World Class Tanning Experience" with a variety of State-of-the-Art, High Performance Equipment, bulbs and Lotions. The equipment is precision engineered to emit an optimal ratio of UVA and UVB tanning light. Lisa St. Fort, one of the owners, explains that having the ideal proportions is critical to eliminating unnecessary and useless exposure, and maximizes tanning capability at each level. Xtreme Tanning Salons' equipment choices, therefore, provide a rich, deep, dark healthier tan in as little time, in as few sessions, as cheaply, and with as little potential consequence as possible."
The Smart Tan is located above Starbucks at 258 Elm St., David Sq., Somerville. Davis Sq. is served by a variety of MBTA bus lines and is a stop on the Red Line Subway, a stop on the Tufts Shuttle, and even a stop on the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. They have free parking along with plenty of municipal parking in the rear of the building. So whether by car or roller blades, the newest Xtreme Tanning Salon is easy to get to and worth the trip. "Unleash your sex Appeal" with the "Next Generation of Tanning: Tanning Faster, Darker and Healthier". Who knows, you might even see Ben or Matt in the bed next to you.
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