Spray Tan Certification with Aviva – The First. The Best.™
Spray tan certification is professional training that teaches you to deliver flawless, natural-looking spray tans and build a business around them. When you finish, you’ll hold a certificate that tells every client they’re in the hands of a trained, certified spray tan artist.
And that certificate is only the beginning. Picture setting your own hours, creating beautiful glows for clients who can’t wait to book again, and building something that’s entirely yours. Aviva’s spray tan certification starts with a self-paced online course you can begin the moment you enroll. From there, you can join an optional full-day, hands-on class in more than 20 cities, with lifetime support once you’re certified. Since opening the world’s first spray tan academy in 2003, Aviva has certified more than 10,000 spray tan professionals. Your turn starts here.
Spray Tan Certification for a Career That Looks as Good as It Feels
Imagine mornings that start on your terms. A calendar you design around your life, not the other way around. A studio, a spare room, or a mobile kit that becomes your creative space, and clients who leave glowing, confident, and already planning their next appointment. Aviva artists build that life as a full-time business, a side income, or a fresh start in beauty. It all begins with training that gives you the skills, and the confidence, to make it yours.
What You'll Learn
Beautiful tans are an art, and running a business you love is a skill. Your certification brings both together: the technique behind a flawless finish, the business know-how to launch with confidence, and the marketing that keeps your calendar full. Once you’re certified, you’ll never have to figure it out alone. Lifetime live support, guidance, and continuing education grow right along with you.
In-Class you learn: Business, Marketing & Technique.
After class: Life-time live support, guidance, and extensive continued education.
Why Learn with Aviva?
Support that lasts a lifetime.
Certification is just the beginning. Our team is here for every question, every milestone, and every "what's next?" long after class ends.
Your own account representative
After class, you'll have a dedicated go-to person to guide your launch, step by step.
The original spray tan academy.
Aviva has set the standard for spray tan education since 2003. No academy in the world has been doing this longer.
Always current.
We refresh our curriculum every three months, so you're always learning the newest techniques, trends, and business strategies.
Designed to help you stand out.
We don't just train artists. We help you become the artist clients rave about and recommend to their friends.
Love it, guaranteed
Every class is backed by our 100% Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee, so you can say yes with confidence.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Spray Tanning as a Career: Your Passion. Your Schedule. Your Possibilities.
Maybe you’re dreaming of being your own boss. Maybe you want extra income doing something creative, or a career that finally fits around your family, your goals, and your life. Spray tanning as a career puts all of that within reach. It’s a low-overhead way into the beauty industry, with hours you set yourself and quick appointments you can stack throughout the day. Build your own business from the ground up or add it to the services you already offer. Either way, it’s yours.
Many artists recover their investment after just 15–20 clients.
- A thriving industry. Spray tanning is a billion-dollar industry that continues to grow.
- The UV-free glow everyone wants. Millions of clients are trading tanning beds for a sun-free bronze, and they're looking for skilled artists to create it.
- One of the most accessible beauty businesses to start. Many artists recover their investment after just 15 to 20 clients.
- Grow at your own pace. Start part-time while keeping the security of your day job, then go all in when you're ready.
- Work that feels good. Spend your days helping people look and feel their most beautiful, and take pride in what you've built.
IS IT FOR YOU?
Who Is Spray Tan Certification For?
Spray tan certification is for anyone drawn to the artistry of a beautiful glow. Whether you’re brand new to beauty, looking for a creative side business, or ready to add a sought-after service to a business you already love, there’s a place for you here. No prior experience is needed, just the curiosity to start.
Beginners
Go from “Could I really do this?” to certified spray tan artist with a clear, step-by-step roadmap
Beauty professionals:
Add a high-demand service to your menu and open up a new stream of income.
Estheticians and cosmetologists:
Put the skin expertise you already have to work and give clients a flawless, UV-free glow.
Salon owners
Train your entire team in one proven technique, so every tan that leaves your salon is consistently beautiful.
Mobile spray tan artists
Build a business that moves with you, with low overhead and the freedom to set your own hours.
Spa and wellness professionals
Bring a polished, professional spray tan experience to your spa or wellness center.
How to Become a Spray Tan Artist in Five Steps
Whether you call the role a spray tan artist or a spray tan technician, the path is the same, and you won’t walk it alone. Here’s how a curious beginner becomes a confident, certified artist.
1 Choose your education
Look for spray tan artist training that covers technique, client consultations, and business essentials, with real support after you certify. The right foundation makes everything that follows feel easier.
2 Learn everything you need to launch
Begin with Aviva’s self-paced online course, then refine your technique in person. The stages are explained in “How Aviva’s Spray Tan Certification Works” below.
3 Invest in the right tools.
Most new artists need a professional spray machine, a tent or backdrop, spray tan solution, and studio essentials. Aviva’s Complete Pro Starter Kit brings it all together, so you can skip the guesswork and start with professional-quality tools.
4 Prepare your launch
Check your local guidelines, set your pricing, and get organized with client intake forms, liability waivers, solution cheat sheets, and social media templates. This is where your business starts to feel real.
5 Open your books
Start with practice clients, then welcome your first paying clients, with lifetime support from the Aviva team whenever you need technique coaching or business guidance. Your included Aviva First10 Quick Start Guide walks you through this stage, so you’re never guessing how to find those first clients.
Good to know
Good to know: You don’t need everything figured out before you enroll. Nobody does. Your training walks you through equipment, pricing, and launch planning step by step.
Loved by Spray Tan Professionals Across the U.S.
Loved by Spray Tan Professionals Across the U.S.
Business
Lay the foundation for a business you’re proud of.
- The proven step-by-step roadmap to launching a spray tan business
- What it costs to start
- The equipment essential to your business
- How to start mobile or part-time
- How to price your services and products with confidence
Marketing
Become the artist everyone’s talking about.
- How to welcome your first clients
- How to create an experience so memorable that clients become your best advocates
- How to use social media to showcase your work
- How to grow your client base over time
- How to build lasting client relationships
Hands-On Spraying Class
Find your confidence behind the spray gun.
- Practice with professional equipment, provided in class
- Learn directly from our most experienced Master Artists
- Master our signature technique so you can confidently spray any client
- Train in an inspiring setting alongside fellow students
- Leave with the confidence to start booking
How Aviva's Spray Tan Certification Works
Aviva’s professional spray tan certification unfolds in three stages, designed to fit around your life. You can begin the same day you enroll.
Start online right away
You get instant access to the online spray tanning course the moment you enroll. It's self-paced, so you can learn during a ten-minute coffee break or a cozy two-hour evening session and pick up right where you left off.
Master the Aviva Technique
Step-by-step HD video lessons guide you through setting up your machine and spray gun, then reveal the application method behind a flawless, streak-free finish.
Refine your artistry in person (optional)
Join a full-day, hands-on class with a Master Trainer in one of more than 20 cities, at no additional cost. You'll practice your technique, fine-tune your equipment, learn to create a complete client experience, and meet other artists starting their journey too.
Your Aviva Spray Tan Certification at a Glance
How is the course taught?
Online at your own pace, plus an optional full-day, hands-on class in person
When can I start?
The day you enroll
How long does the online course take?
Most students finish within a week
Where are the in-person classes held?
In more than 20 cities, at no additional cost
Do I need experience?
No, beginners are welcome
What do I receive when I finish?
An official Aviva Certificate of Completion and the Aviva First10 Quick Start Guide, a follow-up course focused on landing your first paying clients.
How long does support last?
For life, by phone, email, live chat, and text
How much does it cost?
$399, with payment plans available
We're in Your Corner, Long After Class
Certification is just the beginning. Every Aviva artist also receives:
Your professional Sunless 101 Essentials training workbook
The Aviva First10 Quick Start Guide, a follow-up course included with your training that picks up where certification leaves off and shows you how to land your first paying clients
Members-only lifetime live support by phone, email, live chat, and text
Access to the industry's largest library of spray tan education resources and proven business guidelines
Videos, cheat sheets, and articles on technique, equipment care, and more
Essential client documents, including consultation forms and waivers
Exclusive student pricing on premium products, equipment, and new releases
A beautiful Aviva Academy Spray Tan Certification, hand-signed by Mitch Bloom, Aviva Labs President
Spray Tan Certification FAQs
How do I become a spray tan artist?
To become a spray tan artist, you complete professional spray tan artist training, practice your technique, choose your equipment and products, and start booking clients. With Aviva, you begin the online course as soon as you enroll, refine your technique in an optional hands-on class, and receive an official Aviva Certificate of Completion. The five-step roadmap above walks through each stage.
How long does it take to get spray tan certified?
You can begin the moment you enroll. Aviva’s online course is self-paced, and most students complete it and feel ready to welcome practice clients within a week.
Is the spray tanning course online or in person?
Both. You start with the online certification course, then you can attend an optional full-day, hands-on class in more than 20 cities. If you aren’t sure which date works, you can enroll online now and schedule your in-person class later.
Do I need experience to become a certified spray tan artist?
No. Aviva’s spray tan artist certification is designed for complete beginners and for beauty professionals adding spray tanning to their services. Everything is taught step by step, so you can start exactly where you are.
Do I need a license to spray tan?
In most states, no esthetics license is required, because spray tanning is a cosmetic service applied to the outer layer of the skin. Rules vary by location, so check your local guidelines before you begin.
What do I receive when I'm certified?
You’ll receive an official Aviva Certificate of Completion signed by Aviva’s founder. You’ll also have lifetime support, access to Aviva’s private professional Facebook community, and business resources, including client intake forms, waivers, and solution guides. Your training also includes the Aviva First10 Quick Start Guide, a follow-up course focused on landing your first paying clients.
How much does spray tan certification cost?
Aviva’s Spray Tan Certification (Online + In-Person) is $399, and payment plan options are available at checkout.
Enroll in 3 Easy Steps
Step 1
Create your Aviva account by selecting My Account at the top of the page.
Step 2
Choose your class: select an in-person city and date, or choose Online Only and schedule your in-person class later.
Step 3
Enroll and unlock instant access to your online spray tan certification course.
Spray Tan Certification FAQs
Aviva’s Spray Tan Certification (Online + In-Person) is $399, and payment plan options are available at checkout.