How Much Money Can You Make As A Spray Tan Artist?

Let’s talk about money, honey! As much as we are fully obsessed with spray tanning in general and all we ever want to be able to do is feel passionate about our work, the reality is that talking numbers is important when it comes to starting and building a successful and sustainable business. We hear all the time in the Beauty Business Babes Facebook Group from women curious about starting their spray tan biz journey and what the possibilities are for success. They ask questions like: 

•  Is spray tanning really profitable?

• Can I really make a livable wage from tanning?

• Will it be worth it to start my spray tanning business or add spray tanning into my current business? 

You know that numbers don’t lie! When we look at the numbers, the answer to these questions is a resounding, “YES!” Spray tanning is one of the unique services in the beauty industry that has a low overhead and initial investment, but still offers an incredible profit margin that allows you to create an income that is completely uncapped! So, let’s break these numbers down so you have a better idea on how you can make bank from starting your spray tan biz.

We can say that on average, spray tans are typically priced at about $50 each. This price can definitely fluctuate depending on the type of brand you decide to build, the area you’re in or if you offer mobile services. For example, spray tan artists who have a mobile business and work in a high end area like Beverly Hills, could make $100+ per tan, not including retails and add-ons. For the sake of keeping this in the range of what most spray tan artists tend to charge for their services, let’s say you charge $50 per spray tan. Once you become a more seasoned artist that feels comfortable in her routine and the way she operates her appointments, you can easily do four tanning appointments an hour. In this scenario, At $50 a tan, doing four tans an hour, you’d be making $200 an hour as a fully booked artist. To take a broader look at the possibilities that being a sunless business owner offers, explore the income graphic below.

The beautiful thing about starting a spray tanning business is that you can make this endeavor anything and everything you want it to be! You can be a solo artist making $200 an hour. You can scale your biz and have a brick and mortar store with employees. You can operate your business as a mobile artist to keep expenses low and service prices higher. It’s extremely possible to create a 5-6 figure business as a sunless biz owner. Also, it’s important to keep in mind that this is just the base price you charge for services! You have the opportunity to double the amount you make per appointment through offering retail. Carrying retail in your business allows you to not only make more money, but also create a five star sunless experience for your clients so that you can build a clientele of raving fans!

When you close your eyes and picture being able to push your creativity into doing work you love every day while making the type of money you dream of, how does it make you feel? The possibilities are truly endless and absolutely doable! If you are ready to jump in and launch your spray tanning business, it’s time to head to the Spray Tan Class website to explore all of our Certification Course options!

Xoxo,

Kelly