The first type deals with the products available in the salon. Point of sales (POS) software enable the user to have total control of the sales and inventory of each product. Using POS software, the salon staff can determine the current number of remaining items like lotion and moisturizers, so that in the event in which the number is near the floor limit, proper action can be taken. Furthermore, POS software also help the management discern which products are selling quickly at a particular given period of time. Moreover, POS software also have the feature that allows the generation of sales reports which are fundamental in all businesses.

The second general type of software is called the client information system. Personal information of customers such as name, address, and phone number can be stored in this software. This is primarily used in keeping track of the total number of customers, as well as the service they frequently avail of.

Moving on, another type of software used by salons is the one which allows reservation to be done online. Web-based reservation software are useful to tanning salons who have clients from different states and cities. Through these software, customers can go online, browse the website of the salon, and check for available slots. Afterward, the customer can select the best slot and confirm his tanning session. The information gathered in the transaction will then be stored in a database and retrieved by the staff.