Athena Salon, Spa & Wellness Blog
Beauty Salon Requiring Fingerprints for Access to Tanning Beds
April 19, 2012

In a recent expose, it has been found that a U.K. tanning spa and salon, The Tanning Shop, is taking customers' fingerprints in order to let them use the tanning beds. They are justifying it under the clause of "excessive use," stating that it is for their safety. Fingerprint scanners throughout the salons are being used as an alternative to requesting identification cards, punch cards, and the like to gain access. The higher-ups in charge of the spa services have chosen this course of action to put an end to excessive tanning use for the health and safety of its customers.

Spa and salon specialists state the option for this choice was considered bothersome by most, and while the fears were raised that this could leak possible information and that sensitive data could be leaked to the public or hacked by thieves, these fears have recently been laid to rest by officials. Daniel Hamilton, the man in charge of the projected watch was quoted saying that asking the customers to simply hand over their prints and to give up their membership cards is for their safety and, that being the top priority, is non-negotiable.

Big-business tan spot The Tanning Shop has been using equipment such as scanners in leeway of membership cards for weeks now, which can be bought for as little as £100 from the United States. The corporation has now boasted a 70% change from membership-card to scan-only members in accordance to its 90 or so shops located around the UK.

What's more, newcomers wanting to have access to spa services have now been asked to provide four different scans before being allowed to enter. The equipment has a digital memory that store the members' data in a secure location, which is then utilized to label customers and keep a detailed track record of their tanning history and frequency of visits.

One upside is the fact that underage teens are now being halted in their tracks when they attempt to take a friends' membership card to gain access to the tanning spots around the UK because they do not have the same fingerprints. The details are sworn to be encrypted and held in a secure location where no one could possibly breach. After a residual 12 months of inactivity from a member, all data will be deleted if they do not show up.

In a recent interview, a spokesman for the company stated that the vast majority of their clients not only thought of the change as a good thing, but now prefer it over the old method. Soon after this statement, Kate MacMillan, a woman who specializes in the law stated that the best way to take hold of private data and to keep it out of the hands of criminals is to store it in a database.

This was followed up by Michael Parker, the respected leader of one of many groups protesting this change in policy, stating that even the authorities have a problem with this sudden change, and that the Tanning Spot must abide by the law if and when the time comes for these salons.

Top Five Reasons to Get a Facial this Earth Day
April 16, 2012

Welcome to our new blog! At Athena Salon, Spa & Wellness, we are dedicating to making our guest feel and look their best while we consider our impact on the environment.  We are the only Northern Colorado/ Fort Collins spa named an Eminence Organics Green Spa.

This Earth Day, consider rejuvenating your body and mind while also keeping in mind your impact on the planet. We offer facials using the green Eminence Organic Skin Care line. Choose the best spa to take care of your skin. Here are the top five reasons to get a facial this Earth Day:

Change in Seasons

Change in the seasons is a great reason to get a facial. With warmer weather approaching and lack of moisture in the air, our skin isn’t as pliable and moist as it should be. Moisturizing facial treatments can greatly help the dry, tight skin that you are experiencing.

Air Quality

Although we live near the mountains, Northern Coloradans are not immune to poor air quality--we need a Fort Collins spa to take care of our skin! Our skin is very porous and absorbs chemicals and pollutants from the air. Carbon monoxide, car exhaust, factory smoke and agricultural waste can all remove nutrients from our skin and increase the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. An exfoliating facial from the best spa is just what you need to remove the toxins from your skin.  

Stress

Did you know that facials are wonderful at promoting relaxation? Stress in our lives makes an appearance in our skins texture, look and color. What's worse is that stress causes depression, anxiety and other mind-body imbalances.  This is caused by the release of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is meant to help us when we are in a life threatening situation but not to help the appearance of our skin. Cortisol is linked to producing more oil and mixes with the toxins in the air—causing acne.. Massage is a huge portion of our facials and releases oxytocin—a feel good chemical in our bodies.

Sun

The sun is essential to life and growth on our planet. However, it is harmful to our skin. Although we all want that tan and bronzed look, sunburns or tan is a sign of skin damage. Even the best spa cannot reverse permanent sun damage, but we can treat it. The sun breaks down elastin and collagen in our skin to increase the aging process. Use a moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher this summer. Your skin will thank you for using sunscreen, and treating the harmful effects of the sun with one of our facials.

Professional Quality

At Athena Salon, Spa & Wellness, we offer a variety of facials for every person, with seasoned professionals to evaluate and help you understand your skin. We are the best Fort Collins spa to give facials.  Our Athena Signature Facial is customized just for your face. We use our organic products to cleanse, exfoliate, massage, condition, and hydrate your skin. We also remove the toxins that are a threat to your skin. Teens will benefit from understanding acne and receiving a skin consultation with our Teen Facials. Our facials can help you combat cortisol and stress.  Our Express Facials, Microdermabrasion, Eye Contour Treatment, Tip Contour Treatment and Eminence peal are also wonderful options for this Earth Day.

Go ahead and say thank you to the earth and to your skin this Earth Day. Fort Collins spa Athena Salon, Spa & Wellness is here to help you with all of your beauty and wellness needs, including facials.

 


 

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