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 DayApril 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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