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...]
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...]
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...]
FAQ: Can I shave when I have a spray tan?
One common question we receive from new spray tan clients is, "Can I shave when I have a spray tan?" All shaving and waxing is a form of exfoliation, and exfoliating spray tanned skin can remove the bronzed skin cells. So, it is best to exfoliate and shave at least eight hours prior to spray tanning, and then limiting your shaving after the spray tan has been applied. To get the most spray-tan-friendly shave possible, make sure to use a clean, new razor with a shaving cream or … [Read more...]
How To Choose The Right Foundation Shade for a Spray Tan
It's such a treat to keep a year-round, natural looking tan! EVERYTHING looks better against bronzed skin. But what do we do about matching our skin tone to our makeup in between spray tan appointments? 1. When you hit the makeup counter, try to visit about 4-5 days after receiving a fresh spray tan. 2. Select foundation one shade darker than your natural skin tone (most faces don't require any foundation at all with a good spray tan.) 3. Then, use a bronzing powder to contour, and … [Read more...]
The Spray Tanner’s Trick To Flawless Feet
A HUGE spray tan faux-pas that's easy to avoid is that telltale stained foot look. Spray tanners everywhere can work around this every single time by using one of our favorite tanning tricks: a damp towel! Simply ask your client to stand on a damp or wet towel, and it will keep the feet clean and stain-free. It also prevents a common problem experienced while wearing adhesive slippers on the feet, which can leave a ring where tanning solution settles between the skin and the slipper. With … [Read more...]
Spray Tan Business Marketing Guide – Now Available on Paperback!
Even the very best spray tanners and makeup artists can struggle when it comes to marketing their beauty businesses in their area. I ran a busy spray tan salon and staff for nearly a decade, before I turned my focus to my private clientele, product distribution, and teaching. I didn’t go to school for marketing or for business – I’m an artist who couldn’t keep up with the demands of both promoting my business on my own, AND taking care of my clients! I didn’t want to waste money on paid … [Read more...]
Should You Be Contouring With a Darker Shade Than Your Base Spray Tan?
I get a lot of questions from spray tan artists about using separate tanning solutions during spray tan contouring; one for the base tan, and one for the contouring itself. It's important to keep in mind that layering tanning solution also layers the percentage of DHA that has been applied, resulting in a deeper tan. In other words, if you use a 9.5% DHA base tan, like the Kona Tanning House Blend, and then add a second layer of tanning solution, the areas where you have added extra product … [Read more...]
The Beauty Benefits of White Tea Extract
White Tea Extract is on everyone's list of super-ingredients in beauty products, due to their anti-aging and immune-boosting powers! Researchers believe that the antioxidants in white tea extract reduce immune cell damage and oxidative stress to the skin, a type of stress thought to promote uneven pigmentation, wrinkles, and even skin cancer. As an anti-aging ingredient, white tea extract helps the proteins collagen and elastin do their assigned tasks for the skin. All skin contains the … [Read more...]
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