When I started booking clients based on my contouring skills, I knew I needed to create a training program like this for artists everywhere. I knew that I had discovered the key to a SUSTAINABLE spray tanning career, and that what I do is something that other artists would want to know. With this skill, I have been able to raise my rates TENFOLD since doing my first spray tan. I've been able to book the work that I WANT, and have been called on by clients who I RESPECT. Today, I'm … [Read more...]
Live Online International Spray Tan Contouring Class with Katie Quinn
This was a first! Katie Quinn taught her first-ever live online contouring class from California to CANADA! The SunnaTan Summit virtually hosted Katie, and got the full story on how to contour clients in spray tanning, and do it RIGHT! And all without having to leave the comfort of the conference! What a wonderful way to add to the lineup. In addition to performing a live full-body contouring demonstration, Katie taught all about universal contours, proportional balance, solution … [Read more...]
Katie Quinn Teaches Spray Tan Contouring Class at IMATS LA
What an honor it was to represent the spray tanning community AND teach makeup artists how to contour at IMATS LA! Katie Quinn's class on spray tan contouring was held at the Los Angeles IMATS, and in attendance were makeup artists, estheticians, cosmetologists and other beauty professionals eager to bring contouring to their beauty menus. Katie shared her contouring tricks for airbrushed abs, leg and arm contouring, back and shoulder contours, and her favorite - face … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Reverse Collarbone Contouring for SPRAY TAN ARTISTS
In this video, supermodel bronzer Katie Quinn demonstrates REVERSE collarbone contouring for spray tanners! Learn how to use your client's pale skin as a highlighting tool! One application, one week's worth of results. Katie’s expert tanning tips have been featured in such mega magazines as Australian VOGUE, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan UK, Lucky, Shape, and SELF Magazines. She has worked with supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr, Behati Prinsloo, … [Read more...]
The Best Compressor For Mobile Airbrush Tanning – A Perfect Fit For Your Kit!
When I first started spray tanning I was surprised at how affordable a setup could be! For in-studio tanning, I use the Iwata Studio Power Jet Lite Compressor: For mobile tanning, I carry the Paasche DA400R 1/4 HP Compressor, which fits PERFECTLY in my mobile tanning kit (see below): Don't forget to make sure your compressor comes with an air hose for airbrushing, the longer the better. The Paasche 10-foot Air Hose has been fantastic for me, and I … [Read more...]
Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Contour Double Chins | with Katie Quinn
In this step-by-step guide, supermodel bronzer Katie Quinn demonstrates double chin minimizing using self-tanner – the beauty is this technique lasts A WEEK! Watch the video and let us know which tanning tips and tricks you’d like to see! Katie’s expert tanning tips have been featured in such mega magazines as Australian VOGUE, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan UK, Lucky, Shape, and SELF Magazines. She has worked with supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr, … [Read more...]
Make Your Pale Skin Work For You With Reverse Contouring
In this step-by-step visual tutorial, Kona Tanning co-founder and professional body makeup artist Katie Quinn demonstrates how to tint your daily moisturizer, and how to use your own pale skin as a tool in highlighting and contouring the face! Get the products used in this tutorial, and save 20% using code TRAVELBUG20 right now at KonaTanningCompany.com (in this tutorial: the Kona Tanning Travel-sized Spritzer). Watch the full-length video demonstration to get additional tips and tricks … [Read more...]
Kim Kardashian Inspired Contouring And Eyeshadow Tip Using KTC Bronzing Powder
We want to thank sorority beauty blogger The Beauty Chapter By Ali for teaching us something new with our mineral bronzing powder! We are well-acquainted with face contouring using this gorgeous compact, but Ali went one step further by showing us how to use it as a crease shade on the eyelids, too - pure genius!! Thanks for posting Ali! Ali's Instructions: 1. I then started off the shadow by taking my Kona Tanning Mineral Bronzing Powder on a crease dome brush and buffing it into the … [Read more...]
One Spray of This In Your Moisturizer Gets You a Glowing Face for a Week
The Kona Tanning Spritzer is concentrated tanning solution - the same exact product we use to airbrush our clients with in our studio! Imagine what would happen to your moisturizer or foundation if you added a few drops of tanner to it...we can only relate it to adding food coloring to vanilla frosting. Wonderful things happen :-) Below are step-by-step instructions for how to get a glowing face, any time of year, without changing your skin-care routine. Here's what to … [Read more...]
Your Kona Tanning Contouring and Highlighting Toolkit
This is all you need to contour AND highlight your face! The Kona Tanning Spritzers are travel-sized bottles of our own concentrated tanning solution, just like we airbrush our clients with in the salon! Watch us demonstrate how to use these products in such a way, that you could wake up looking made up....for over a week! Beach vacation, anyone? … [Read more...]
