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The Benefits of Pi K501 Diamond Sunbed Tubes/Lamps
As a salon professional, providing your clients with superior tanning results is crucial for building loyalty and enhancing your reputation. Enter the Pi K501 Diamond
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Practical advice on tanning products, sunbeds and running your salon, from the Cyrano team.
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Features of The megaSun 7800 Your Customers Will Love
For salons looking to provide their clients with a premium experience, the megaSun 7800 stands out as an exceptional choice. This advanced sunbed combines innovation,
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The Importance of Social Media for Salons
In today’s 'online era’, the influence and true power of social media can't be downplayed. For businesses across the board, having a prominent online presence
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Elevate Your Salon with Australian Gold’s Outback Collection
In the competitive world of salons, offering unique, high-quality products is the key to standing out. Australian Gold's diverse product collections offer you this very
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Maximise Your Salon’s Profits: Must-Have Australian Gold Kits
Here at Cyrano Ltd, we’re dedicated to helping salon owners elevate their businesses and maximise profits. As we gradually make our way closer to Autumn,
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Can't Afford a Luxura Jewel?
Think Again! Financing a brand new Jewel is more affordable than you may think!
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The Importance of Ambient Temperature in your Salon
We will address a recurring issue that salon owners often face: overheating. While this problem can occur at any time of the year, it is particularly problematic during the summer months when outside temperatures can soar to thirty degrees and beyond. The temperature inside your salon will impact the performance of your sunbed. Therefore, it's essential to ensure proper ventilation to prevent overheating. By doing so, you can avoid this issue and keep your salon operational even during the hottest months.
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What makes the Jewel EQ45 so special?
Luxura presents the Jewel EQ45, the latest innovation in luxury tanning. This model not only boasts a stunning design but also features that are sure to impress. The Jewel EQ45 offers a superior tanning experience, cost-cutting innovation and simple diagnostics. True to its name, this sunbed stands out as a remarkable piece of innovation. In […]
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5 last-minute Hallowe'en promotional ideas for salons
With Hallowe’en a cat’s whisker away, have you taken this as an opportunity to encourage increased footfall in salon? Events and holidays are great to focus marketing strategies around for increased revenue and salon visits. Hallowe’en is no different. With this in mind, for those who may be stuck in a promotional rut or unsure […]
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Tanning lotion skincare ingredients: The ABCs (M – Z)
A regular request Jade and Juli receive during training sessions is further information on different tanning lotion skincare ingredients. What do they do? What benefit do they bring to the skin as well as the tanning process? Therefore, below, Jade has listed some of the main key tanning lotion skincare ingredients featured in different tanning […]
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How to choose the best tanning lotion for your clients
How to recommend the best tanning lotion for your clients Unsure on what the best tanning lotion should be to suit your clients' needs? This guide will break down different points to consider when recommending sunbed creams. This will ensure you are providing the best advice rather than a 'one size fits all' attitude to […]
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Establishing value to encourage getting clients in salon this autumn
How are you getting clients in salon this autumn? As summer comes to an end, the nation faces increased financial squeezes with the cost of living crisis and energy bills rising. Therefore, it is now more important than ever to make sure you provide clients reasons to visit your tanning salon. Although this could cause many […]
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Tanning lotion skincare: The ABCs (A – L)
A regular request Jade and Juli receive during training sessions is further information on different tanning lotion skincare ingredients. What do they do? What benefit do they bring to the skin as well as the tanning process? Therefore, below, Jade has listed some of the main key tanning lotion skincare ingredients featured in different tanning […]
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Sunbed eye protection – yes it is essential!
Did you know that only 22% of adults worry about the effects of UV on their eyes, despite UV being much more damaging to eyes than to skin? (1) Sunbed eye protection is essential, and must be used during every tanning session. However, this is not something that all tanners understand. It is a salon's […]
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What products shouldn't be used in salon? A guide to some of the worst tanning lotion alternatives
Did you know there has been a significant increase in inappropriate products being brought into a salon for sunbed use? With the impact of inflation hitting clients, it seems TikTok affordable ‘tanning hacks’ have become a main cause of customers looking outside the salon for tanning lotion. However, this is causing problems for both salons […]
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Father's Day Gift Ideas
Father's Day gift ideas With Father’s Day on the horizon, now is a great opportunity to increase stock of unisex and male-oriented products as Father's Day gift ideas. This could this increase your revenue, and it also introduces your clients to a wider range of products and encourage more varied, larger sales. With this in […]
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Answering Clients' Tanning FAQs
Ever struggle with how to best answer a question your clients ask you? Here are some of the most common tanning FAQs we have heard over the years, as well as tips on how best to answer them! What is the best tanning lotion you stock? The most difficult question to answer, as there really […]
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Retailing SPFs in salon
As we move into summer, ensuring your salon stocks relevant products is key to success, profit and the best customer service. Retailing SPFs in salon should be an essential, not only for clients preparing for holidays, but also for day-to-day use. Being a skincare expert shouldn’t end when your customer leaves your premises. Instead, retailing […]
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Mia reviews: Facemate and Aloemate
Since being introduced to, and trialing the Aloemate and Facemate towelettes, I’ll never tan without these again! The wipes are a personal favourite for helping me achieve a darker, longer-lasting facial tan. Did you know that many people don’t prepare their skin before tanning? In fact, just going for a tanning session without any preparation […]
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Tanning maintenance tips
How are clients maintaining their tan results and helping to build for future results in between tanning sessions? Contrary to common practice, there is so much more you can help your clients with to help aid their tan development outside of the salon. Not only does this give you the opportunity to provide an even […]
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Keeping vigilant in salon
As salons become busier on the run up to summer, this is prime time to keep vigilant about clients’ tanning practices. With newcomers, and those who may not have visited for a while popping in, it’s best to make sure they are starting back in-salon with the best tanning habits. Below we have listed some […]
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Tanning myths and how to debunk them
As we move into the tanning season, it’s a great time to refresh your tanning knowledge to help you combat some of the common tanning myths and misguided hacks. Not only will this help to care for clients best, but it also will help ensure the best tanning practices, glowing results and care for your […]
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What Tanning Lotions should I stock?
Why do my customers need to use tanning lotions? Tanning lotions have been designed specifically for the job of keeping skin protected during the tanning process. Not only do they keep skin moisturised, but they are jam-packed with vitamins and antioxidants to nourish skin. These help to: Kickstart the tanning process in 30 seconds rather […]
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Australian Gold's latest Hemp Nation release
New for 2022, Australian Gold's latest Hemp Nation is Eucalyptus & White Tea Drawing inspiration from spa skincare trends, this latest luxurious moisturiser focuses on enhancing skin’s water-retaining capacity. This works for a youthful appearance and incomparable hydration. What's more, this is the perfect year-round upsell for all salons. These Tan Extenders can also be […]
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Email marketing for salons: How are you communicating with clients?
In the world of social media, why is email marketing still valuable? Unlike social media, with salon email marketing you have clear control and understanding of your target. Return clients. It can cost 5-25 times more to attract new custom than it does to encourage a current customer to revisit. With this in mind, email […]
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What is SunSphere?
megaSun's latest tanning technology, SunSphere, promises for incomparable tanning results. Initially designed for the megaSun P9S, this also helps to reduce energy consumption. This is thanks to its powerful LEDs. This is an added extra that comes with all four available UV tanning spectrums. The hybridSun, extraSun, beautySun and smartSun can all provide this technology. […]
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Checklist: Your first sunbed
There are several things you need to consider and have ready before you can install your first commercial sunbed. This is regardless of whether you purchase, hire or lease purchase equipment. Here is a quick list of some of the things you need to think about. We may ask you these questions when you enquire! […]
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National Get to Know Your Customers Day
One of the key elements of marketing is to get to know your customers down to a T. By this, we don’t mean understanding Lisa’s routine, and Sarah’s children’s names. But by gaining a deep understanding about your groups, or segments, of clients. What are their values? What are their pain points? And what can […]
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Mia reviews: Accelerator K
Mia reviews Intensifier, Accelerator K For the past year, Accelerator K has been one of our most popular, bestselling tanning lotions. As someone new to the team, I wanted to find out why. Launched in 2021, Accelerator K took inspiration from 30-year bestseller and classic salon go-to, Accelerator. However, this also provides tanners with added, enhanced skincare twists. During […]
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Mia Reviews: Hemp Nation White Peach & Hibiscus Tan Extender
I'm sad to say I’ve come to the end of my Hemp Nation White Peach & Hibiscus Tan Extender. However I can happily say it does wonders to your skin! It really has some incredible skincare ingredients! This gorgeous, 24-hour moisturiser is a beautiful light pink colour with an amazingly fresh and fruity fragrance that […]
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Cyrano gets first look at brand new megaSun K series!
To support our supplier, megaSun by KBL's latest product series launch, our Director, Simon visited their world premiere in Munich to check out the new megaSun K range. Combining their signature SunSphere technology, with these gorgeous brand new designs of sunbed, we look forward to bringing these to the UK for you in the coming […]
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What is Red Light Therapy?
Red light does not have the same effect as UV light, as you can see from the diagram, they are different wavelengths. What is Red Light Therapy? Red Light Therapy is the use of infrared (red low-level light wavelengths) to treat the skin. Tanners will use a red light sunbed in the same way as […]
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How to improve your sunbed maintenance in salon
Maintaining your sunbed After getting your sunbed ready and installed in salon, there will most likely be one thing on your mind – what can me and my staff to do maintain and care for our sunbed and keep it in the best shape possible? Here are some quick and easy tips to help with your […]
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Why Hemp Nation is a good choice for your salon
Why the Hemp Nation range may be a good choice for your salon As the summer season winds down and autumn begins, now is the time to start reflecting on what you are stocking for your clients. Are you providing the right combination to extend your season for as long as possible? Is your […]
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"What's the best tanning lotion?": How to answer the unanswerable question
We've all had it. A customer has come in looking for a new lotion and the first words out of their mouth are "what's the best tanning lotion you stock?". The impossible question to give a direct response to! There is no 'one size fits all' approach to lotion recommendations, and that makes this question almost […]
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5 ways to make your Salon Social Media a Cinch
As we leave lockdowns, and embrace a new normal, we cannot ignore the increased reliance and dependence customers have placed on social media. It now now more important than ever to keep on top of your business' social media presence to help boost brand awareness, and ultimately, sales! Check out these five tips to help improve your salon's social media.
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0.3 Tanning – What is it and how can it benefit your salon?
0.3 Tanning What is 0.3 tanning? 0.3 tanning is the dubbed name of the regulations governing the maximum UV output of sunbeds, as approved by the EU. This output complies with all British as well as all European consumer safety regulations. This type of tanning session delivers the same tanning effect as the mid-day Mediterranean […]
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Raysistant make-up – Australian Gold's NEW collection
CHOOSE TO BE – Raysistant make-up Cyrano Ltd are pleased to announce Australian Gold's new Raysistant make-up line, a collection inspired by their top-quality formulas, dedicated to both skincare and UV protection. Made in Italy, Raysistant promises for great quality, long-lasting cosmetics with additional UV protection and works to compliment your skin's natural glow and […]
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Make the most of your salon's social media
As we move into the next stage of lockdown and prepare to invite our clients back into our salons with open (but socially distanced) arms, the question of keeping in contact easily has never seemed so important. To help, we have compiled some top tips to help with your social content over the coming weeks.
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Vitamin D and the Immune System
As October rolls into November and winter finally hits, there seems to always be an increase in coughs and colds. But why is it that this time of year always brings with it so many different maladies? Research suggests that one reason for the increase in bugs is due to the cold, dry air, as certain […]
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Five tips to keep your sunbed acrylic pristine
Here's five top tips to keep your acrylic in the best condition.
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New product launch – Shore Love by JWOWW
We are pleased to say that the latest JWOWW Intensifier has crossed the oceans and arrived on our Shores! And you are going to Love it! "No matter where I go, the Shore is always my true Love! And now I have a lotion that takes me from the beach to the bed! Xoxo" – […]
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Sunbed lamps – learn the basics
Here at Cyrano, the new year brings a wave of new installations and retubes of sunbed lamps. However this is also accompanied by many questions regarding what lamps we supply as well as the difference between different tubes. So it's time to shed light on some UV lamp basics. When looking at purchasing sunbed lamps, […]
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Sunbeds – the saviours of the winter slog?
The importance of Vitamin D in winter We all know that vitamin D is essential for us to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. However throughout the winter months, keeping our levels up can be a bit of a challenge. The NHS tells us that we can only create vitamin D from direct sunlight between […]
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megaSun's new rainbow sunbed: Exclusive to Cyrano
Pamper your skin with natural light in four colour spectrums. megaSun and UV-Power’s innovative new rainbow sunbed harnesses the power of four different colour spectrums to provide an even tan, relaxed, healthy skin and a flawless, fresh complexion. Skin is made up of various layers, all of which have different purposes. It protects us from […]
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Australian Gold UK adopt a koala!
The following blog is from Australian Gold UK. The original post can be found here. Australian Gold UK are proud to announce the adoption of a Orana, a two year old koala through the Australian Koala Foundation. Orana, who will be turning three years old on the 27th November, is a ‘distant’ relative of Australian Gold’s […]
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How to determine your skin type
Unsure how to work out your and your clients' skin type? This is essential to ensure that you are advising your clients correctly and not encouraging any overexposure or increasing their risk of burning. Although it is ultimately the tanner's responsibility to avoid overexposure and burning, as a salon staff member, you will also be […]
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Study finds vitamin D improves irritable bowel syndrome
Sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) put up with abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea and constipation. But what role (if any) does vitamin D play in this chronic condition? Vitamin D research Due to it’s effect on the immune system and inflammation, researchers have began studying vitamin D’s effect on IBS. A case study reported that IBS […]
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Gwyneth Paltrow, Brittle Bone Disease and Vitamin D
Gwyneth Paltrow's Brittle Bone Disease caused by Vitamin D deficiency “We’re human beings and the sun is the sun — how can it be bad for you? I think we should all get sun and fresh air. I don’t think anything that is natural can be bad for you — it’s really good to have […]
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The Sunbed Association – Should you join?
The Sunbed Association The Sunbed Association (TSA) is the Voice of the Industry for tanning salon operators, manufacturers and distributors of indoor tanning equipment. Sunbed users seek out members of TSA where they can tan responsibly and with confidence. By joining the TSA as a tanning operator, you are publically promoting the fact that you […]