Hi their

I am wondering if anyone can offer me any advice. I have recently purchased a HVLP system from the internet just a basic one which states it is for mobile use. I am really interested in Spray Tanning and am hoping to eventually start spraying my friends and family just for some extra pennies and for fun. One friend told me its fine to get started and just do friends and family howeber someone else told me I have to go for training and require insurance.
Does anyone know if I require insurance for this or specific training. I have received a manual with the HVLP that tells you all about the machine how to use it and how to apply and add solution etc. However I am unsure what solution to use and whether I actually need specific training to use the machine or if the manual is enough to get me started.
I am completely new to all this so am abit unsure! Thanks x

You will need training and you will need insurance - my advise is to look around and sign up for some training

Hi and welcome to Salon Geek..if you are intending to spraytan payng customers there are many things to consider.
One being training and this you definatley need ..through training you will be able to take out insurance.
There are many many good companies out there that can offer this service..ring them all and ask for details on what they offer.
You can find them either by entering "spraytan" on the search button above or google it etc.

Please don't consider spraying paying customers untill you have adequate training,certification and insurance.
Good luck

Thanks very much for your reply! I wasnt too sure I presumed if I was tanning just friends and family I wouldnt need insurance. I'm so new to all this. But I'm really looking forward to it. I shall have a look on google and see if I can find any local training. How much does insurance usually cost?

Grrr .
Please don't talk about doing it just for fun.It is some peoples livelyhoods and on here we take training and doing things properly very seriously.
Yes you need training,yes you need insurance in that order.

Sorry I have offended you. That was not my intention I was simply looking for some friendly advice from people thats all I wasnt meaning to offend peoples livelyhood I'm doing this just for fun just now as I enjoy fake tanning and I do find it fun, I cant help that, unfortunetly I do not have any experience or training as yet to do anything else. Thats why I have posted this message to get as much info as possible about training and insurance so I can do things properly which I hope I can do. L x

hey Laura...be cool as I am sure no offence has been taken by anyone or intended

Maybe if you do wan't to get into this wondefull industry seriously you might consider contacting your local college and speak with them and see what you may need to do in order to do so.

This is a fantastic buisness to be involved in if you do it properly and have the right passion and desire

take care
Maybe give it some thought hey?

Hi their yeah I had thought about contacting the local college but no such luck for offering specifc training on spray tan more focused on beauty therapy more But I'm optimistic! So I'll keep checking google for any training thats within distance. Thanks

Laura...ring 01224 644300..ask for Nicole and job done

With respect......
Bit harsh I think. She's come on here asking for advice so that she can go on the right route and do it the right way. Answers like this will turn people away before they've even gotten started on here.

Claire x

Hi Laura

There are lots of companies who train in tanning. We were trained by Tantrick for spray tanning- there is lots you need to know before attempting to spray tan someone. You can buy your tan solutions and bits and pieces from Tantrick too x

I agree with Gillian , and I dont think she gave a harsh answer.

The original poster came on here and said she wanted to make some extra pennies and do it for fun on friends and family. She asked if she needed training and insurance, and Gillian replied yes she needed both.

I dont think thats harsh! She is saying what most professional spray tanners would be thinking and would agree with Gillian, and that it is some peoples livlihoods and take training and doing things properly very seriously. Thats all.

The original poster has now decided to look into training and has been given some good advice ,so thats good.

Elaine xx

Thanks for that Elaine . Quite a few people agreed but not on the forum.Maybe i did sound harsh but as i have just spent a lot of time and money to do things properly i was a bit cross.

well Gill...you certainly did do it the right way