Spray Tan Technician Certificate

Develop and implement an infection prevention plan in spa or salon settings by promoting awareness, action, and adoption of hygiene, sanitization, and disinfection to protect clients and staff.

Explore how sunless spray tans work via DHA reacting with skin to develop color, with light bronzes lasting about five days and darker tans 10–17 days.

Discover the three skin layers—the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue—and their roles in the waterproof barrier, skin color, and the skin’s lifecycle from stratum basal to stratum corneum.

Explore spray tan guns and equipment, comparing airbrush compressors, LVLP and HVLP systems, including spray delivery, overspray, noise, and tanning times; learn selection criteria and essential room equipment.

Select spray tan solutions using the Fitzpatrick scale from type 1 to 6, assign undertones (cool, warm, neutral), and choose shade levels (extra light to very dark) for client goals.

Identify contraindications and the risk of adverse or allergic reactions in spray tan, and outline immediate actions and aftercare for irritation.

In this prep lecture, learn how to conduct a client consultation and guide clients through pre-tan instructions, including exfoliation, timing, and wardrobe tips to ensure an even spray tan.

Master step-by-step spray tan technique, guiding clients through position, overlapping horizontal and vertical strokes, and crosshatch patterns to ensure full torso, arm, leg, and face coverage.

Maintain a constant speed and distance for even coverage. Use vertical then horizontal back strokes and cross-over ankle motions, keep the client relaxed with a raised chin, repeat stages 2–3.