Why Spray Tanning Is a Smart Skill to Add
Spray tanning is one of the most accessible services in beauty — equipment is portable, sessions run 15–30 minutes, and clients rebook every 1–2 weeks. That rebook frequency makes it one of the fastest ways to build steady, recurring income, on its own or stacked alongside another specialty.
What Bela's Spray Tan Course Covers
- Skin preparation and pre-tan client advice
- Solution selection for different skin types and tones
- Application technique with professional spray equipment
- Contouring and shading for a natural result
- Aftercare advice to maximise longevity
- Hygiene, health and safety, and client consultation
- Pricing and building a mobile or in-studio tanning business
Do You Need Accreditation to Spray Tan in Australia?
There's no government licence required to offer spray tanning. What matters is proper training and public liability insurance — most insurers just want proof of a recognised course, which Bela's Spray Tan Course, backed by Aesthetic Beauty Industry Council certification, provides.
How Much Does a Spray Tan Course Cost?
- Short in-person workshop (1 day): $300 – $800, kit and equipment usually extra
- Bela Beauty College's Spray Tan Course: $1,760 AUD — full curriculum, kit included, one payment
Starting a Spray Tan Business
Mobile spray tanning is one of the easiest beauty businesses to start — low setup costs, work from home or travel to clients, and a loyal client base that builds fast through referrals. Many technicians reach a full-time income within their first year, and pairing tanning with a core specialty like lashes or nails is a fast way to double your ticket per client visit.
Train in Spray Tanning with Bela Beauty College
Bela's Spray Tan Course gives you full application technique, a professional kit shipped to your door, tutor support, business training, and an industry-recognised certification through the Aesthetic Beauty Industry Council — 100% online, self-paced, no campus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a licence to spray tan professionally in Australia?
No government licence is required. Insurers ask for proof of a recognised training course and public liability insurance — Bela's Spray Tan Course covers both.
Can I learn spray tanning fully online?
Yes. Bela's course pairs video training with a professional kit and direct tutor feedback, so you build real, client-ready technique without attending a workshop in person.
How much does Bela's Spray Tan Course cost?
$1,760 AUD, one payment — kit, full curriculum and certification included, with payment plans available.
Can I combine spray tanning with another Bela course?
Yes — tanning is a popular add-on to lashes, nails, makeup or brows. Clients already in your chair for one service are the easiest upsell for another.
