A lot of artists ask me which compressor is best for them, and it really comes down to the compressor's use. I recommend a high-volume compressor like the Iwata-Medea Studio Series Power Jet Lite for salon use, since it's larger and bulkier than a tanning kit usually allows space for. However, it stays cool to the touch and is nice and quiet, which is ideal for small tanning studios and spas. The Paasche DA400R below is small, light, compact, and fits seamlessly into my tanning kit. … [Read more...]
ASTP’s Las Vegas Sunless Summit Features Katie Quinn’s Contouring Class
photo credit: Sunless Solutions Thank you to Shonna at the Association of Sunless Tanning Professionals for pouring her time and energy into creating another MIND-BLOWING Sunless Summit! This annual event hosts spray tan pros from all over the world, bringing them all together in one room for the BIGGEST networking and learning conference that sunless-only spray tan professionals have ever seen! We are grateful to have been invited back to share Katie's contouring magic in her … [Read more...]
Happy Tans Podcast with Katie Quinn
We are so excited that Happy Tans did a podcast with our own Katie Quinn! LISTEN HERE to find out how Katie got her start in spray tanning, what she did before she was a spray tanner, what happened that nearly shut down her business, why family will ALWAYS come first for her, and what YOU can do to step up YOUR game in your spray tanning business. Katie shares her best moments, as well as her worst moments, and the one thing that convinced her that spray tanning was her future. Thanks … [Read more...]
THIS Will Identify Your Spray Tanning Demographic
The fact that just about EVERYBODY loves a good spray tan makes it tough to pin down a target demographic! Marketing too big can lose impact, and having too small of a focus can get repetitive. Many spray tanners struggle with narrowing down their demographic to target their most COMMON clients, while still reaching those surprise clients who can be incredibly loyal. The best way to identify your demographic is to sit down and draw a sketch of your most likely client, similar to … [Read more...]
Spray Tanners: How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Clients
It's awkward and uncomfortable to talk about, but to keep up with inflation and cost of living increases, you're going to HAVE TO raise your fees at some point. Hopefully several times, which means you are enjoying a LONG career in the spray tanning world! The start of a new year is a great time to plan your rate increases, and it's always a good idea to warn your clients ahead of time. I like to give my clients 2-3 months notice, by letting them know my rates are going up in the new … [Read more...]
Location, Location! Front Page Website Must-Haves
Web design is hard, and beauty pros (and pretty much anyone else!) can find themselves totally overwhelmed by the idea of designing their own website! There's no need to design anything too massive or in-depth, as long as you make sure your website has the following information listed on the FRONT PAGE: Business name Phone number (with area code for people searching services by area code—better yet, list all local area codes. Example, in my area, I use: “servicing 949, 714, 562”) All … [Read more...]
Contouring MasterClass Teaches Spray Tanners How To Contour!
The first Contouring MasterClass with Katie Quinn was a HUGE success! Spray tan artists from around the country gathered in Orange County, California, for a full day of contouring magic and education from Katie's years in the beauty industry. Attendees gained an extensive knowledge of professional airbrush contouring, including seeing TWO live step by step full body demonstrations, artist tips & tricks, industry standards & secrets, and much, much more. Katie outlined which … [Read more...]
Katie Quinn’s Contouring MasterClass – Open Registration
Great news! The next Contouring MasterClass for spray tanning is in Orange County, California! Contouring MasterClass is a one-day seminar where I introduce you to, and take you STEP BY STEP through the SAME contouring magic that I use on celebrities, supermodels, and my everyday clients! Through live watch & learn tutorials, you will gain an extensive knowledge of professional airbrush contouring, including seeing TWO live step by step full body demonstrations, artist tips & tricks, … [Read more...]
2 Minute Spray Tan Demo with Katie Quinn
Have a minute? How about two? Some of you found me through my spray tan tricks on Instagram and YouTube, where the biggest request that I get is to post a FULL BODY spray tan demonstration! As all professional tanning artists know, this could take awhile! So I filmed a full body spray tan, and for all of you busy spray tanners out there, I SPED IT UP TO UNDER TWO MINUTES! Sit back, relax, and watch the fastest spray tan this side of the Mississippi :-) Katie Quinn is … [Read more...]
Now Available! Spray Tanning 101 – Katie Quinn’s Spray Tan Training DVD
Over the last year I have spent every waking moment working to develop a training DVD that will completely streamline the way artists learn how to spray tan! As a busy mom running a business, I don’t have a lot of extra time for my in-person training classes anymore, but I didn’t want to give up teaching. So I took the most important tools and techniques from my one-on-one private training, and I filmed ACTUAL spray tan sessions using ACTUAL clients. I included the three most common body … [Read more...]
