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Education, certification, and industry insights for tanning and wellness professionals who demand the best — for their staff, their clients, and their business.

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Industry-Leading Certification

The preferred operator training course at major industry expos. Sun is Life Certification meets state requirements and equips your team with factual, professional knowledge.

Wellness is Our Lens

We cover the full wellness spectrum — UV, red light therapy, vitamin D science, and holistic salon health. Sun is Life is more than a tanning publication. We are wellness.

An Investment, Not a Cost

Train your entire team — up to 10 staff — for $99 total. That's less than a single competitor membership month. Professional excellence doesn't have to break the budget.

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The Industry's Best Value in Certification

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The Industry's Most Trusted Certification Program

Sun is Life® is the premiere tanning salon operator certification, selected as the preferred training program at major industry expos nationwide. Our program equips your team with factual, professional knowledge — and the confidence to use it.

  • Meets state-specific certification requirements
  • Advanced Training Modules I, II & III included
  • Downloadable course packs, available 24/7
  • Beautiful certificate of completion
  • Featured at Four Seasons, JK/Devoted & more

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Salon of Distinction

Each month, we spotlight an exceptional salon that exemplifies the Sun is Life standard — one that has invested in professional certification and stands out as a leader in their community.

Platinum Tan

1630 S Gold St, Centralia, WA 98531

AUGUST 2026 — SALON OF DISTINCTION

Selected from salons that have successfully completed Sun is Life® Certification

Client Testimonials

Trusted by Salon Owners Nationwide

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Being featured as a Salon of Distinction brought us 3 new clients the first week. The credibility that comes with SIL certification is real and our community knows it.

★★★★★

Trish Nolan

Owner, Bronce & Beyond, Phoenix AZ
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The $99 for my whole team? I was skeptical at first. After comparing it to what competitors charge, I realized this isn't just affordable — it's the smartest investment in our salon.

★★★★★

Derek Stafford

Manager, Sun Seekers, Nashville TN
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Sun is Life certification completely transformed how our team handles client consultations. We went from guessing to knowing — and our retention numbers proved it within 90 days.

★★★★★

Maria Gonzalez

Owner, Glow Studio, Miami FL

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