Hi everyone, just after a bit of advice please! I’m thinking of adding a post tan hydration mist as a little add on, but I’d love to know which ones everyone if using! What hydrating sprays actually help with development and leave the skin feeling really soft? I’m also sorting out my pH balancing step. In my training kit I got the Sienna X exfoliation spritz and was told to use it if someone has deodorant on, but I’m not sure if that’s the best or most cost effective option. What pH sprays do you use and love? Any tips would be really appreciated, thank you!! Really loving this group🤎

Hi everyone! I’ve had a few female clients request to tan fully nude, especially brides who want no tan lines. I’m comfortable with it, and I always require men to keep their boxers on. Do many of you allow this, or do you set boundaries around it? Coming from a maternity background, I’m very used to seeing bodies, so it doesn’t faze me — just curious what others do!

Maybe a happy client, a new skill, or even something personal you're proud of?

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to finally welcome you all to The Tanning Academy UK, a community built for spray tan artists who want to learn, grow, and truly make an impact in our industry. 💫 I started this group because, over the years, I’ve seen how much the tanning industry can grow when we truly support one another and keep learning. I also know how challenging this business can be, it’s often seasonal, with poor-quality courses, little trainer support, and a lack of guidance around marketing and business growth. I know that sometimes our friends or family don’t fully understand what we go through: the late nights, the self-doubt, or the effort we put into every tan. Having people around us who do understand, who celebrate our wins and lift us when we’re struggling, can make such a difference. This space is here for exactly that: to connect, exchange knowledge, talk about marketing, techniques, and challenges. Celebrate every achievement together. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, your voice truly matters here. There’s no golden rule in this industry, what works for me might not work for you, and that’s completely okay. That’s why I’d really love you to share your experiences and thoughts. Networking is powerful - you never know who you might inspire, who might help you, or who you might help along the way. 🤎 ✨ Let’s start by getting to know each other! In the comments, please share: 1️⃣ Your name and where you’re from (city & country) 2️⃣ How long you’ve been in the tanning industry 3️⃣ Your Instagram handle 4️⃣ A photo of your workspace (optional — but I’d love to see your setup!) Let’s build something truly special together - a supportive, positive space where we all glow and grow. 🌟 Izabela Founder of Spray Tan Leicester & The Tanning Academy UK

When you work in tanning, you learn that the small things make the biggest difference to the final result. Exfoliating wipes are one of those often-overlooked tools that can completely change how evenly a tan develops especially when clients arrive with stubborn product build-up or patchy areas they simply can’t reach. Recently I tested the Kissed by Mii Seriously Smoothing Exfoliating Wipes. 👉 Where I Bought Them & Cost You can open a wholesale account through Gerrard International https://gerrardinternational.com/brands/mii/ but the first order must be £200, which isn’t ideal if you’re just testing a product. So instead, I ordered directly from their official website: https://miicosmetics.com/product/seriously-smoothing-exfoliating-wipes/ I paid £5 per pack of 25 wipes, making them very cost-effective compared to many other brands. 👉Comparison price with Norvell Exfoliating Wipes: Norvell wipes are a well-known option in the spray tan industry. However: Norvell trade price: £3 each, Norvell retail price: £5.99 each. One Norvell wipe is designed for full-body exfoliation. Norvell wipes are significantly larger Kissed by Mii wipes, on the other hand: Cost £5 for a pack of 25, meaning you pay 20p per wipe Each wipe is smaller, so one is not enough for a full-body exfoliation (£3 trade price) However, they’re excellent for targeted smaller areas. 👍If your goal is to increase profit and charge extra for a premium add-on, go for Norvell. But if you want something you can blend seamlessly into the price of your service without increasing the cost, Mii is the better option. 👉Ingredients List (as printed on the packaging) Aqua, Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar, Olus Oil, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Oleate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Lactic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Parfum.