Spray Tan Certification
Get your spray tan certification, online.
Spray tan certification is a professional credential that proves you've been trained in sunless tanning. NSTPA's Sunless Master Course certifies you online for $75 — self-paced, certificate included, and verifiable by any client in seconds.
What is spray tan certification?
Spray tan certification is a professional education credential showing you've completed structured training in sunless tanning — skin prep, solution and DHA theory, application technique, safety, and aftercare — and passed an assessment to prove it.
With NSTPA, certification is earned by completing the online Sunless Master Course and passing the final exam at 80% or higher. You receive a printable certificate, a unique Certification ID, and a public page anyone can use to verify your credential.
Why it matters
Why get spray tan certified?
Certification turns spray tanning from a hobby into a credible, bookable service. Here's what it does for you.
Win client trust
A verifiable credential shows clients you've been properly trained in skin safety, solution, and technique — not just self-taught from a few videos.
Charge professional prices
Certification signals real expertise, which supports premium pricing and repeat bookings in a competitive market.
Learn real technique
Skip the trial and error. You learn the full Sjolie method, color theory, and the troubleshooting that prevents orange, streaky tans.
Get found & verified
Every graduate is listed in the public NSTPA License Search, so clients and salons can find you and confirm your certification instantly.
Common question
Do you need a license to spray tan?
In most U.S. states there is no specific “spray tan license,” but requirements vary by state, county, and city. Some areas require a cosmetology or esthetics license, a facility permit, or DHA-related disclosures — and others have no rule at all.
NSTPA certification is a professional credential, not a government license. It demonstrates training and builds client trust, but it does not replace local licensing. Always confirm the rules where you practice.
The curriculum
What's inside the course
Eight chapters and 32 lessons take you from the science of sunless tanning to running a profitable business — with quizzes that lock the next chapter until you've mastered the last.
Introduction to the Spray Tan Industry
4 lessonsHow sunless tanning works, the science of DHA, and where a certified pro fits in a fast-growing industry.
Skin 101
5 lessonsSkin types, undertones, the Fitzpatrick scale, and the conditions that change how a tan develops.
Prepare for the Spray Tan
4 lessonsClient consultation, contraindications, exfoliation, and prepping skin for a flawless, even result.
Choosing a Spray Tan Formula
3 lessonsDHA percentages, bronzers, and undertones — matching the right solution to every client.
The Sjolie Spray Tan Method
2 lessonsThe full professional application technique, step by step, for a streak-free, natural finish.
Aftercare & Maintenance
4 lessonsWhat to tell every client so their tan lasts longer, fades evenly, and brings them back.
Spray Tan Troubleshooting
4 lessonsFixing green or orange tones, streaks, missed spots, and the most common real-world problems.
Mastering your Sunless Business
6 lessonsPricing, booking, marketing, mobile vs studio, and the fundamentals of a profitable spray tan business.
How to get certified
Enroll
Join the Sunless Master Course for $75 — instant, online, lifetime access.
Learn
Work through 8 chapters and 32 lessons at your own pace, on any device.
Pass
Score 80%+ on each chapter quiz and the final exam to prove your knowledge.
Get certified
Earn a printable certificate with a unique ID and a public verification page.
Choosing a path
Online vs in-person certification
Both can make you a skilled, certified pro. Online removes the cost and scheduling barriers so you can start today. If you'd rather learn hands-on, we recommend Sjolie Certification in Rocklin, California — a full day of live, in-person training.
NSTPA online certification
Most popular- $75, one time — certificate included
- Self-paced; most finish in 4–8 hours
- Any device, lifetime access
- Verifiable certificate + Certification ID
- Start today and certify from any state
In-person class with Sjolie
Sjolie Certification · Rocklin, CA
- Full day of hands-on, in-person instruction
- Practice on a live model with a coach
- Held at Sjolie HQ in Rocklin, California
- Printed manual + signed certificate
- Group from $350, private from $500
Who it's for
Built for anyone who wants to spray tan professionally
Beginners
No experience needed. Start from zero and learn everything required to give a professional, even spray tan.
Estheticians & cosmetologists
Add sunless tanning as a high-margin service and a verifiable specialty on your menu.
Salon & studio owners
Certify your whole team with the Salon Plan — five technicians, one purchase, individual credentials.
Mobile pros & career changers
Launch a low-overhead, mobile-friendly business. The business chapter covers pricing, booking, and finding clients.
How much does spray tan certification cost?
NSTPA's Sunless Master Course is $75 one-time, with the certificate included — no subscription, no hidden fees, and no annual renewal. To certify a team, the Salon Plan covers up to five technicians for $250.
Prefer in-person? Sjolie Certification's hands-on classes in Rocklin, California start at $350 for a group seat — a great option if you learn best with a live model and a coach. Online certification gives you a verifiable credential for a fraction of the cost, on your own time.
$75. Certificate included. Verifiable for life.
One price, no subscription. Thousands of professionals hold an NSTPA credential, each with a public verification page that lets clients confirm their training instantly.
- Self-paced, 100% online, lifetime access
- 8 chapters, 32 lessons, real technique
- Printable certificate + QR verification
- Listed in the public NSTPA License Search
Spray tan certification FAQ
Questions, answered
Ready to start? Enroll in the Sunless Master Course — $75.