How to Learn Airbrush Tanning Techniques

Skilled airbrush technicians can offer you a streak-free tan.

The airbrush tanning industry is booming. Customers covet the warm, golden all-over sun worshipper look, but frequently have neither the time nor inclination to sunbathe. Concerns about UV radiation skin damage have caused people to be more hesitant about both tanning beds and lying out. Suntan products can be messy and are hard to apply without streaking and blotching: And it's impossible to apply an all-over tan without help. A trained airbrush tanning technician can offer a perfect, even tan without the orange tinge, streaks or blotching in one application.

Instructions

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   Local colleges will offer courses.

   Contact your local adult education centers, employment centers or colleges for courses.

   Call your local beauty salons or spas and find out where their technicians trained. Look for IACET approved courses for certification.

2. 

   Purchase training DVDs on-line.

   Search for internet courses. Many training centers offer their courses on-line or sell video/DVD courses with additional materials mailed out. Sites such as UniversalClass.com offer accredited internet courses.

3. 

   Train at your local tanning salon.

   Talk to your local tanning salon managers or beauty clinics and ask about on-the-job training. Perhaps you can volunteer in exchange for instruction. Hands on experience is always valuable.

4. Contact the American Tanning Institute for information regarding courses, certification, resources and advice. Most training centers will teach you the techniques and some basic marketing and business skills, so you can consider setting up your own business.

References

• American Tanning Institute:Indoor Tanning Certification
• UniversalClass.com:Make Money Doing Airbrush Tanning
• International Association for Continuing Education and Training