Guides for tanning salon owners
Straight answers to the questions new and established salon owners ask us most: what it costs, what the rules are, what your premises need and how to choose equipment.
Sunbed salon regulations in the UK: licences, age limits and what is changing
What the law requires of a tanning salon in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, in plain English.
How much does it cost to open a tanning salon in the UK?
The equipment prices are fixed and published. Everything else depends on your unit. Here is how to build the budget.
Are tanning salons profitable? What actually drives the numbers
Nobody can honestly promise you a figure. What we can show you is how the model works and what real customers did.
How to write a tanning salon business plan
A plan is what a finance provider, a landlord and your future self will all want to see. Here is what goes in it.
Sunbed running costs: how to work out what each session costs you
Two costs matter: electricity and lamps. Both are simple to calculate once you know where to look.
3-phase power, ventilation and room size for commercial sunbeds
Check these before you sign a lease. They decide whether a unit works as a tanning salon at all.
When to replace sunbed tubes (and how to tell they are tired)
Lamps are replaced on hours, not on the calendar. Here is how to stay on top of it.
New vs reconditioned sunbeds: which is right for your salon?
Both have a place on a salon floor. The question is which bed, in which room, at which stage of the business.
Lay down vs stand up sunbeds: what should your salon offer?
Customers have firm preferences. The right answer for most salons is some of each.
Adding sunbeds to a beauty salon, gym or hair salon
Spare floor space is a cost until it earns. Tanning is one of the few services that does not need another therapist to deliver it.
What salon owners say
Real feedback from people who’ve bought beds, had installs and trained with Julita’s team.
“I had a pleasure to deal with j solution. Best in the business. Have few sunbeds bought and assembled by the company. Never had any issues with the equipment. They would also advise what’s new on the market. Thank you kindly”
“I’ve had a great experience working with J Solutions. They are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to sunbeds, lotions, and overall salon setup. From installation to training days, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. The team took the time to explain everything clearly, making sure I felt confident using the equipment and products. Highly recommend J Solutions to anyone looking for reliable support, quality products, and expert guidance within the tanning industry.”
“The salon looks absolutely stunning – it’s on a completely different level. Everything feels premium and high quality, especially the tanning beds. From a staff and client perspective, the investment was 100% worth it. I also received extremely detailed and professional training on tanning, skin types and safety. The support doesn’t stop after delivery. Highly recommended.”
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