Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this brainless reality series shows a lot of skin -- though key body parts are blurred -- and is generally very body- and image-focused. The salon employees will do just about anything to make a sale, plus they drink a lot, get into angry confrontations, and swear up a storm (the worst is bleeped, but a lot gets by).

Sexual Content

Lots of nudity, though it's mostly non-sexual, and key bits are blurred. Skimpy clothing on men and women, with lots of attention paid to bodies (breasts, chests, butts, etc.). Heavy flirting, and some discussion of sex and relationships.

Violence

Some angry verbal encounters.

Language

Plenty, with words like "ass" and "bitch" unbleeped.

Social Behavior

The series emphasizes mainstream ideals of physical beauty and raises body-image issues. Some of the featured folks behave unprofessionally, including flirting intensely in order to make a sale. In one episode, a mom pushes a tan on her young daughter, encouraging her to look like Lindsay Lohan.

Consumerism

Promotes the central business -- Sunset Tan -- and, subtly, its products.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Some heavy partying, including plentiful drinking.