Hey Everyone!

Just looking for some advice on spray tanning! Me and my mum are looking to do a course and i just wanted to know what courses people recommend eg..Fake Bake? Sienna X? St Tropez?
Also how much did you pay for your course and machine etc..

I have a full time job but am free of an evening and my mum works evenings so we are thinking about doing it together and her doing days and il do evenings as most people are busy during the day!

Just really want a rough idea of how much we are looking at spending on the course and materials really,

Suntana is the product i use, I paid all in £750+ for ALL equipment and accesories and solutions to get started * not all bought from the same place ! I paid £65 a course as i did them at college but was looking into a training session with sienna x as they are coming soon and heard so much about them!x

Couture provide excellent spray tanning courses. I am a trainer in the Essex area for Couture. They offer the training for 60.00 and tanning machine including a free litre of tanning lotion for 175.00. You would also need a spray tanning tent which are around 100.00.

So altogether with most companies your looking at around 350.00- 400.00 to start up. But spray tanning makes the profits back very quickly!
Hths x

Thanks for the info!

As we will be doing it mobile is there any other tips you could give with regards to advertising and things..

Sorry so many questions but we just want to do it the right way!!

Once you have completed your training i always advice my students to advertise for models for spray tanning and explain to your clients that you are new and looking to build up your experience and start by charging 10.00.
Once your at a stage where you are confident and spraying very well then advertise as normal at a normal price you wish to charge which is usually between 15.00-25.00 depending on your area.

Its great to have a website they do bring allot of business your way, leaflet drops, business cards, word of mouth. Basically anywhere you can put a leaflet put one and anyone you can tell about your service tell them!

Hths x

make sure you get all the little things as they help alot

* record cards
* leaflets / with your contact number etc on it
*business cards
* website ( that helps bringin lots of business
* posting your tanning business online website's like - gumtree etc

Also little thing's like
* sticky feet
* diposible hairbands
* exfoliating wipes
* disposible gloves your yourself
*couch roll

xxx

posters aswell for shop windows!x

I am going to be completely honest with you.

Spray tanning is not going to make you rich quick, and you have to work really really hard at promoting and advertising your business and if you and your Mum are ready for all the hard work it takes to build up your business then go for it, but don't expect miracles.

There are some great courses out there and some good solutions and we can all spout off about which course and solution is best. At the end of the day the choice is down to you.

Once you have done your training I would in your case practice on one another and maybe your sister/dad/brother/cousin, but I would not be advertising the fact that you are new to spray tanning to any paying customer - do you want them thinking you are not confident in what you are doing. By doing this in my opinion you are setting yourself up for a fall, some people will try all sorts to get a free tan out of you and as a newbie tanner how are you going to cope with that?

I have been spray tanning for over 6 years and was a trainer with WOW Factor for two. WOW Factor courses are usually run on a 1-2-1 basis or in your case it would be 2-2-1. I only have experience of one other spray tanning course which I initially took which quite honestly rubbish and I got a total of 20 minutes training - not good. WOW Factor training will last approximately 4 hours and is probably one of the better ones out there with a good reputation.

At the end of the day, you have to decide.

I would have to disagree with this as i advertised for models when i first started and this wasnt a problem at all. I still have regular clients from doing this.

If the lady was to advertise like normal and charge 15.00-20.00 and makes a few mistakes when spraying the client then the client will certainly be back to complain and spread a bad word to people.

Where as if she was to advertise for models at 10.00 and something goes wrong the client is less likely to complain as 1. they paid less amount 2. they were fully aware of the fact she is new and wouldnt want to put her down.

There are lots of companies out there who have a good reputation, Nouvatan, Sienna X, Tantrick to name a few off the top of my head!!

I trained with Tantrick one to one, and can honestly say after my training I only did a about 3 more tans before I felt fully confident in my abilities to charge full price. I cannot fault my training at all, and felt that it gave me the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to get straight out there......I think it really helps that it's one to one.

Ring round a few companies and ask them questions.........and just because you train with one company doesn't mean you have to stick to their solutions, again ring around and most of them will be happy to send you a sample so you can find a solution that you're happy with.

All of the companies I've mentioned do a "starter kit" and stock good quality solutions and equipment.....and their customer service is also excellent.

HTH Lou xx

Hi there!

I have just completed my training and I am loving spray tanning so definately go for it. It is really good fun.

My 2 cents - and really just my experience

I trained with Fake Bake through college and the training was shocking!! Most of the morning was spent talking about the retail product range - they skipped through the books - didnt tell us about the machines, the kits, how to use the machines, clean the machines, look after the tents - basically I came away and only when I started to do it myself realised how little content was in the "training".

In the afternoon we did all go through the application process twice - definately the best bit and worth while but again no information about why to do things this way or any problem solving - thank god for you tube and other sources of info available on the web.

I bought my kit from Suntana - the maxi mist plus (same one as can be found in most kits out there), including tent and 750ml of solution for a really fair price and I have also decided to invest in the Sienna X solutions as it is a well known brand and the solutions were really competitively priced.

I dont feel ready to tan the public so I am doing friends and family for rock bottom to cover the cost of the stuff - so far I am finding streaks/other areas I can deffo improve on so hopefully eventually will be ready. I am planning to start advertising soon - via website and leaflet drop and hopefully it will all work out

Good luck with it anyway - above all just enjoy it

Thank you to everyone!

Im definately not going to rush into it at all!

Its something that we want to do and i will be sure to let you know how it all goes! First thing Monday i will be calling around and enquiring aboout courses and prices etc..


Thanks again everyone! and if anyone has anything to add please do!

NO need to rush into anything at all. Get a feel for the suppliers and products that are out there. Ask lots of questions and do more research on your area. Make a list and get lots of info. there are lots of very good suppliers out there!

What competetion is out there near you? how far are you prepared to travel? what earnings are you both looking for? what investment can you put in ? what marketing will you do? what makes you different? ( why should people come to you?)

Lots of questions I know but they are all worth spending time and consideration on.

One thing to remember, who ever you decide to train with , just make sure you are able to gain insurance with their certificates. Ask them who has accreditated them and then give that company a quick call to check first!


tigi
xxx

How much do people pay for insurance roughly?

We are trying to make a list of outgoing costs...

its about XX with ABT (association of beauty therapists) (each person).then of course you'll need to find out how much extra car insurance you might have to pay (you'll need to have social, domestic and business on your car).

tigi