One problem I ran into when I first started spray tanning, was having a tent that was too short for my taller clients, particularly the fitness competitors and models who towered over the tent I was using. After tons of reasearch, I found this 7-foot spray tan tent with a roomy carrying case, and it's worked perfectly for ALL of my clients! See more spray tanning equipment recommendations HERE. ARTISTS: Find out how to get the best spray tans of your life, and start making … [Read more...]
Katie Quinn’s Beauty Business Marketing Guide is HERE!
Your new beauty business marketing guide is here! Kona Tanning Co. owner Katie Quinn ran her busy spray tanning salon and staff for nearly 10 years, paying almost nothing for advertising and marketing. She created her own techniques and strategies to promote her business within her neighborhood, and implemented tools and processes to work FOR HER, even after hours, while she focused on her clients and doing what she loved. Katie designed this step-by-step beauty business marketing guide … [Read more...]
The Spray Tanner’s Trick to Keeping Moles From Absorbing Too Much Color
One dab of this convenient product in the center of moles, and any areas of rough skin that tend to get "spotty" after tanning, will prevent your sunless tan from absorbing too much color! Spray Tanners, carry one of these E.L.F. lip lock pencils in your mobile tanning or makeup kits, and clean after each use. Your clients will love it! Or, offer clients their very own packages of pre-sized mole protectors, with Sunless SpotShields! ARTISTS: Find out how to get the best … [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...]
My Favorite Airbrush Gun for Spray Tan Contouring
I get a lot of questions about which airbrush gun I use to contour during spray tanning. My favorite is the Iwata Revolution Dual Action 2000 Series, which I've been using since the very beginning. This gun is nice and light, bottom-feeding, easy to control, and the output is a cone-shaped spray, not flat and fan-shaped like many HVLP systems produce. Since there are no straight lines in contouring, a fan-shaped spray produces an unrealistic, "stenciled" appearance that is hard to work … [Read more...]
You Don’t NEED a Model to Learn Spray Tan Contouring
Remember those T-shirts you'd always see along the boardwalk at the beach, that had a bikini-clad woman's super-ripped body painted on them? Or the man's ridiculously muscular physique? You could put the T-shirt on, and it looked like it was your body! I used to be fascinated by those, and that level of airbrushing ability just blew my mind as a kid! The artists literally had no guide to work with, only a blank T-shirt canvas. Imagine the talent that goes into something like that. … [Read more...]
The Best Mobile Tanning Kit – Under $100!
I’ve literally dragged this kit across the world! It’s been pulled through the snow, hit by a wave, survived New York City subways, Hawaiian Humidity, and Paris Rain. I’ve even *gasp* checked my kit with airplane baggage! All of my airbrush guns were stolen though, so I don’t recommend this!! This kit is excellent for mobile tanning, but since it is slightly bigger than what you’re allowed to bring as a carry-on for most airlines, I recommend shipping it ahead of time to your destination, … [Read more...]
Spray Tanning Dabbing Cloths – The Best We’ve Found
We've heard of all kinds of different methods and tricks for "dabbing" during spray tanning, but these cloths are by far the best we've found: Dabbing Cloths / Shop Towels - All-purpose red mechanics 100% cotton towel - Hemmed, washable and reusable heavy duty non-abrasive towels Why we love them: they don’t leave “stripes” on clients when dabbing, and they’re the perfect size! Just make sure not to wash them with your whites! (Update: here they are in BLUE!) ARTISTS: Find … [Read more...]
Contouring & Bronzing Face Charts for New Kona Tanning Program Launch
As we prepare for Kona Tanning's NEW program launch next week, we're applying last minute contouring touches to our face charts and fashion sketches! Aren't they beautiful?! Makeup artists: We have to ask - do you think face charts are easier for you to work on than real people? We prefer the real thing! Check out Contouring for Airbrush Spray Tanning to learn how to add CONTOURING to your spray tans! … [Read more...]
Invest in Yourself by Learning to Spray Tan
Kona Tanning co-founder and CEO Katie Quinn believes in focusing on one area of expertise to continue being the best at it – for her, that is custom airbrushed spray tanning and body contouring. Katie’s expert tanning tips have been featured in such mega magazines as VOGUE, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Lucky, Shape, and SELF. She has worked with supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr, Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel and Barbara Palvin. Katie has … [Read more...]
