Also called: Sunless Tanning Technician
Applies sunless tanning spray for clients before events, competitions and photo shoots.
She sets up a pop-up tent in a hotel ballroom and airbrushes 40 bodybuilding competitors before they go on stage, then drives to a bride's house for a pre-wedding tan.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Short certification courses; rules vary by state.
Ways in: Certification, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Automated spray booths compete on price; custom airbrush tans for events and competitions stay hands-on.
Age 16+. One way to start: Buy a starter spray-tan machine (about $200–300), practice on family, then offer prom and event tans
Classes: Art, Business, Health.
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