Spray Tan Course

Spray Tanning 1-Day Course Breakdown

The Spray Tanning 1-Day Course will provide you with the essential skills to deliver flawless spray tanning services, from preparing the skin to applying the spray tan and offering aftercare advice. You’ll learn how to apply different tanning solutions for a range of skin tones and client preferences, ensuring a natural, long-lasting tan.

Course Structure (1-Day Course)

Module 1: Introduction to Spray Tanning

Overview:

• What is Spray Tanning?: Learn the basics of spray tanning, its benefits, and why it's a popular option for achieving a sun-kissed look without UV exposure.
• How Spray Tanning Works: Understand the science behind the tanning solution, including how the DHA (dihydroxyacetone) reacts with the skin to create a natural-looking tan.
• Choosing the Right Tanning Products: Learn about different spray tanning solutions, from light to dark shades, and how to match them to your client’s skin tone and preferences.
• Health & Safety: Understand the importance of safety when working with spray tanning products, including skin patch testing, protection against inhalation of spray, and proper sanitization.
• Client Consultation: How to conduct an effective consultation with your client to assess skin type, desired results, and preferences for the spray tan.
• Contraindications: Learn who may not be suitable for spray tanning (e.g., skin conditions or allergies) and how to assess the client’s suitability.

Practical:

• Setting Up Your Workstation: Learn how to set up your workstation for an efficient spray tanning service, including equipment and product storage.
• Patch Testing: How to perform a patch test to check for any allergic reactions or skin sensitivity.

Module 2: Spray Tanning Application Techniques

Overview:

• Preparing the Skin: Learn how to properly prepare your client's skin before applying the spray tan, including exfoliating and moisturizing to ensure an even application.
• Tanning Application: Step-by-step instruction on how to apply the spray tan evenly, ensuring full coverage and a natural-looking tan. This includes the techniques for body and facial spray tanning, along with tips for tricky areas such as hands, feet, and elbows.
• Using the Spray Tan Machine: Understanding the different spray tanning equipment (machines, spray nozzles, and hoses) and how to use them for an even, smooth application.
• The Spray Tanning Process: Learn how to guide your client through the tanning process, including how long the tan will last, how to avoid streaks or blotches, and how to handle various skin types.

Practical:

• Demonstration & Practice: Watch a live demonstration of the spray tanning application, followed by hands-on practice on a model.
• Client Positioning: Learn how to position the client for different spray areas and how to ensure their comfort throughout the process.
• Achieving Even Coverage: Practice applying the spray tan for even, streak-free coverage, ensuring that all areas of the body are covered appropriately.
• Working with Different Skin Tones: Practice customizing the application for different skin types and tones to achieve the perfect natural-looking tan.

Module 3: Aftercare & Client Maintenance

Overview:

• Post-Tan Care: Educate your clients on how to care for their spray tan after the session, including how long to wait before showering, what products to avoid, and how to keep their tan looking fresh.
• Tanning Longevity: Tips on how clients can prolong the life of their spray tan, including moisturizing and avoiding excessive exfoliation.
• Troubleshooting: Learn how to manage common issues, such as uneven fading or streaks, and how to fix any application mistakes or problems that might arise.
• Client Maintenance: How to recommend regular spray tanning appointments to maintain the tan or enhance the client's glow.

Practical:

• Aftercare Instructions: Provide clear, written aftercare instructions to your clients, including what they should do immediately after their spray tan and how to maintain the results.
• Dealing with Common Problems: Learn how to handle minor issues like streaking or uneven fading, offering solutions to your clients to ensure they leave happy with their tan.