The businesses featured in our JK Salon Spotlight have achieved success by partnering with the team of professionals at tanning and wellness system manufacturer and worldwide industry innovation leader, JK Products & Services. This month, Kelley Konrad, Owner of Brown-N-Bare Tanning in Angola, IN had glowing praise for the many outstanding features of the Ergoline tanning systems, and her relationship with Team JK and the ways it benefits her business.
IST: When and how did you find yourself in the tanning industry?
KK: I was a salon tanner who had recently lost my job, and I asked if the salon operators were looking for help – which thankfully, they were! I started as a part-time employee and within a year, I was the salon manager. Twelve years went by, and I thought I would try something else; little did I know that three years later (2019), my husband and I would own that salon. The former owner (my former boss) reached out to us as he was ready to retire. He had never found a replacement for me and said it was always his plan for me to one day own the business.
IST: You offer the Ergoline Vitality TLT3 (Total Light Technology) sunbed – what do your tanners think about the tanning technology?
KK: They absolutely love it! “Love Love Love” is an expression we’ve heard frequently. When we introduced it a few months ago, news spread fast through our customer base – they refer to it as the “spaceship.” The combination of red and blue light delivers not only instant gratification as far as a tan, but also benefits in skin health and energy enhancement. Tanners always say they wish the session would “just last a little bit longer.” The super-comfortable contoured acrylic is another unexpected surprise for them, as well as the cooler session. The ten-minute max is matched with facial and shoulder tanners, as well as the Aqua Fresh mister, all of which are customizable to the individual and have left numerous speechless! Many have said that it “spoils” them and it would be hard to go back to anything else. We offer two of these luxurious beds.
As for our equipment mix, we have many tanners who use our base sunbeds faithfully – for some, it’s all they do! In fact, whether it be ten minutes, 20 minutes or any time in between, our tanners are getting a quality tan with lamps mainly transmitting UVB rays. In fact, it is a tan from head to toe with face tanners to give the face and upper body extra attention. We are often reassured by customers who have base tanning packages that those beds are all they could ever need or want.
IST: What is your personal favorite Ergoline tanning system and why?
KK: This is an easy question to answer: it is hands down the Vitality TLT3. I absolutely love the color I get from every session, as well as how my skin has felt since I’ve been tanning in it. I get stopped frequently by people commenting on my color and how nice it looks. The red-light therapy that you receive from the session is also awesome. I definitely noticed a difference when I went from a bed with no red-light therapy to the TLT. My skin feels a lot softer!
IST: How has the team at JK/Ergoline helped you grow your business?
KK: The team at JK/Ergoline has been extremely helpful in the whole process of us growing our business from start to finish. They have addressed all of our questions before purchasing equipment, from financing, to delivery and installation. Answers to any questions or concerns we may have had after installation are literally just a phone call away.
IST: What are your goals for Brown-N-Bare in the next three years?
KK: We would like to continue giving our tanners the best by upgrading with new and improved Ergoline beds in the future. I feel that keeping on pace with customer requests for the newest and latest technology in skincare will allow us to continue to grow.
IST: Kelley, you have a great deal of experience in the tanning business. What advice would you give to new salon owners?
KK: You will have your good days and bad – you will question whether you made the right business decision or not. But I always tell my customers that if someone comes into the salon having a bad day, I hope that with the genuine care our team gives them and providing a way for them to relax for that short time can help them leave feeling a little bit better about their day. If you can do that, then you truly know you are right where you need to be.
The Brown-N-Bare Lineup
Tanning Systems |
Other Services |
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Spray-Tanning
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The businesses featured in our JK Salon Spotlight have achieved success by partnering with the team of professionals at tanning and wellness system manufacturer and worldwide industry innovation leader, JK Products & Services. This month, Kelley Konrad, Owner of Brown-N-Bare Tanning in Angola, IN had glowing praise for the many outstanding features of the Ergoline tanning systems, and her relationship with Team JK and the ways it benefits her business.
IST: When and how did you find yourself in the tanning industry?
KK: I was a salon tanner who had recently lost my job, and I asked if the salon operators were looking for help – which thankfully, they were! I started as a part-time employee and within a year, I was the salon manager. Twelve years went by, and I thought I would try something else; little did I know that three years later (2019), my husband and I would own that salon. The former owner (my former boss) reached out to us as he was ready to retire. He had never found a replacement for me and said it was always his plan for me to one day own the business.
IST: You offer the Ergoline Vitality TLT3 (Total Light Technology) sunbed – what do your tanners think about the tanning technology?
KK: They absolutely love it! “Love Love Love” is an expression we’ve heard frequently. When we introduced it a few months ago, news spread fast through our customer base – they refer to it as the “spaceship.” The combination of red and blue light delivers not only instant gratification as far as a tan, but also benefits in skin health and energy enhancement. Tanners always say they wish the session would “just last a little bit longer.” The super-comfortable contoured acrylic is another unexpected surprise for them, as well as the cooler session. The ten-minute max is matched with facial and shoulder tanners, as well as the Aqua Fresh mister, all of which are customizable to the individual and have left numerous speechless! Many have said that it “spoils” them and it would be hard to go back to anything else. We offer two of these luxurious beds.
As for our equipment mix, we have many tanners who use our base sunbeds faithfully – for some, it’s all they do! In fact, whether it be ten minutes, 20 minutes or any time in between, our tanners are getting a quality tan with lamps mainly transmitting UVB rays. In fact, it is a tan from head to toe with face tanners to give the face and upper body extra attention. We are often reassured by customers who have base tanning packages that those beds are all they could ever need or want.
IST: What is your personal favorite Ergoline tanning system and why?
KK: This is an easy question to answer: it is hands down the Vitality TLT3. I absolutely love the color I get from every session, as well as how my skin has felt since I’ve been tanning in it. I get stopped frequently by people commenting on my color and how nice it looks. The red-light therapy that you receive from the session is also awesome. I definitely noticed a difference when I went from a bed with no red-light therapy to the TLT. My skin feels a lot softer!
IST: How has the team at JK/Ergoline helped you grow your business?
KK: The team at JK/Ergoline has been extremely helpful in the whole process of us growing our business from start to finish. They have addressed all of our questions before purchasing equipment, from financing, to delivery and installation. Answers to any questions or concerns we may have had after installation are literally just a phone call away.
IST: What are your goals for Brown-N-Bare in the next three years?
KK: We would like to continue giving our tanners the best by upgrading with new and improved Ergoline beds in the future. I feel that keeping on pace with customer requests for the newest and latest technology in skincare will allow us to continue to grow.
IST: Kelley, you have a great deal of experience in the tanning business. What advice would you give to new salon owners?
KK: You will have your good days and bad – you will question whether you made the right business decision or not. But I always tell my customers that if someone comes into the salon having a bad day, I hope that with the genuine care our team gives them and providing a way for them to relax for that short time can help them leave feeling a little bit better about their day. If you can do that, then you truly know you are right where you need to be.
The Brown-N-Bare Lineup
Tanning Systems |
Other Services |
|
Spray-Tanning
|
