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Education with experience behind it
Sjolie has trained thousands of artists through a curriculum built for real-world practice. Start with the fundamentals or refine your existing knowledge with guidance that meets your experience.
Sjolie Sunless Academy / Spray tan certification
Spray tan training.
The start of
something brilliant.
Turn your eye for beauty into a skill that opens doors. Expert-led spray tan training. Real confidence. Your next chapter starts here.
The details make the difference.Skill is your signature
More than a tan.
A craft to call
your own.
The finish your client loves begins long before the first spray. Learn to read undertones, choose solutions with intention, and apply a technique you understand—not just a routine you remember.
Whether you are starting fresh or expanding your beauty business, build the knowledge to deliver a considered, personal client experience.
Technique with purpose
Understand the why behind every step, from preparation to aftercare.
Support beyond class
Continue learning with product resources and access to educator guidance.
Three ways forward
Your ambition.
Your way to learn.
Choose the learning experience that fits your life, your pace, and the artist you want to become.
01 / ROCKLIN, CALIFORNIA
The hands-on
experience.
Build technique with real-model practice and personal feedback at Sjolie HQ.
From $350Explore the class ↗
02 / LIVE VIA ZOOM
A live connection.
From anywhere.*
Meet your educator live on Zoom. See the method, ask questions, and connect the dots.
$249Explore the class ↗
03 / LEARN ON YOUR SCHEDULE
Your pace.
Your possibility.
Build your foundation with independent, reading-based education from NSTPA.
View course optionsExplore the class ↗
*Live virtual classes are available to adults 18+ in the United States and Canada.
A whole team to inspire? Bring a Sjolie educator to your salon, spa, or school.Explore team training
Knowledge. Technique. Possibility.
Learn the art.
Understand the science.
Explore the skills and knowledge behind a confident spray tan artist. Lesson formats and materials vary by class.
Confidence starts with understanding.
Go beneath the glow. Connect skin science, DHA, and formulation knowledge to the decisions you make for every client.
- Skin cycles, undertones, and DHA fundamentals
- Consultation, preparation, and solution selection
- Product theory that makes your choices intentional
Make every movement mean something.
Explore body positioning, spray flow, and the Sjolie application method. Understand the small adjustments that support an even, consistent result.
- Application sequence and body positioning
- Troubleshooting and managing expectations
- Aftercare that supports your client experience
A beautiful skill deserves a thoughtful business.
Your technique is the foundation. Learn to think through your service, communicate your value, and build a client experience that feels like you.
- Pricing, policies, and service planning
- Branding and client communication
- Resources and support for what comes next
The business behind the beauty
Build a skill.
See the possibilities.
A great service starts with technique. A thoughtful business starts with knowing your numbers. Explore a scenario that fits your plans.
Make the numbers yours
Illustrative monthly sales revenue
$1,800
36 appointments per selected period. Monthly figures are annual totals divided by 12.
This is an illustration, not an earnings forecast. “After product costs” is not profit: equipment, rent, travel, marketing, insurance, taxes, and other costs are excluded. Client demand and results vary. Set product costs to reflect your own service.
Different pace. Different possibility.
Tap a figure to try that scenario.
| Price per tan | 2 appointments / day | 4 appointments / day | 6 appointments / day |
|---|---|---|---|
| $45 | |||
| $50 | |||
| $65 |
Based on 3 working days per week and 48 working weeks per year. Figures show gross sales before all costs.
Know what goes into every service.
Illustrative Sjolie product and disposable costs range from $2.10 to $5.00 per service. Your choice of 8-hour or Rapid solution, Barrier Cream, pH Balancer, and other disposables affects that amount. Adjust the product-cost slider for your product use and current purchase prices.
Explore service prices from $30 to $75 as a starting range, then research your local market, service experience, and total costs before setting your own price.
Explore a five-day workweek12 service scenarios · daily, monthly & annual
Compare $45, $50, and $65 services at 3, 6, 9, or 12 appointments a day. Select a scenario to load it into the calculator above.
| Price per tan | Tans per day | Daily sales | Monthly sales | Annual sales | Explore |
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| $45 | 3 | $135 | $2,700 | $32,400 | |
| $45 | 6 | $270 | $5,400 | $64,800 | |
| $45 | 9 | $405 | $8,100 | $97,200 | |
| $45 | 12 | $540 | $10,800 | $129,600 | |
| $50 | 3 | $150 | $3,000 | $36,000 | |
| $50 | 6 | $300 | $6,000 | $72,000 | |
| $50 | 9 | $450 | $9,000 | $108,000 | |
| $50 | 12 | $600 | $12,000 | $144,000 | |
| $65 | 3 | $195 | $3,900 | $46,800 | |
| $65 | 6 | $390 | $7,800 | $93,600 | |
| $65 | 9 | $585 | $11,700 | $140,400 | |
| $65 | 12 | $780 | $15,600 | $187,200 |
Monthly sales assume 20 working days; annual sales assume 240. All figures are before expenses and depend on achieving the appointment volume shown.
The opportunity ahead
Your craft.
Your schedule.
Your business.
Build a mobile service, grow a studio, or add sunless to an existing beauty business. Choose the hours and experience you want to offer, with a compact equipment setup and a service that can fit into your life.
Weddings, vacations, celebrations, and everyday confidence create reasons to book throughout the year. Learn how thoughtful consultation, aftercare, and follow-up can turn a first appointment into a lasting client relationship.
Find the training for your next moveA wider view of sunless
A growing category.
A place to make your mark.
Source: Mordor Intelligence, January 2026 outlook ↗. Global self-tanning products, including at-home products; these figures do not measure professional spray-tan service revenue or predict individual business results.
Your class, at a glance
Find your kind
of classroom.
Select a learning style to highlight its details. Compare the experience before choosing your next move.
| Your experience | Hands-on / Sjolie HQ | Live virtual / Zoom | Self-paced / NSTPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| The investment | From $350 | $249 | View NSTPA pricing |
| The pace | 8-hour group class; private timing by arrangement | 5-hour live class | Your own schedule |
| Learning format | In-person instruction and practice | Live demonstrations and Q&A | Reading-based; no video tutorials |
| Practice model | Provided for your class | Not required for the Zoom session | Independent study |
| Best fit | Personal feedback and guided practice | Live access to an educator from home | Flexible, brand-neutral learning |
| Take the next step | Explore | Explore | Explore |
Built around everyBODY
Your ambition belongs here.
New to beauty, returning to your craft, or building an established business: make your next skill a meaningful one.
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An individual approach
No two artists—or clients—are the same. Our training welcomes different experience levels, learning styles, and body types, with small classes and personal guidance at its heart.
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Product knowledge from the source
Train with a manufacturer that develops its own sunless formulas. Explore products made with naturally derived, ethically sourced ingredients and understand why formulation matters.
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A business that can grow with you
Build a mobile service, introduce spray tanning to your salon, or develop a dedicated studio. Self-employment can give you room to choose your hours and shape a service around your life. Learn pricing, policies, branding, and marketing alongside the technique.
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A service for meaningful moments
Clients seek a sunless glow for weddings, vacations, celebrations, and everyday self-care. Learn to shape the experience around their plans and expectations.
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Support for your next chapter
Your learning continues after class through mentorship, business guidance, product resources, and educator support, with exclusive alumni resources and support tools to return to as you practice. Build confidence as your own experience grows.
Ashley Sjolie / Founder & Director of Education
Education is personal.
A message from the founder behind Sjolie’s approach to training.
“Our goal at Sjolie Sunless Training is to provide you with honest, in-depth education, realistic goals, and growth strategies in the sunless tanning industry. We are creators and innovators, constantly developing new products and techniques to stay at the forefront of the industry. Our small class sizes and one-on-one approach ensure that you receive the attention and focused education that are right for you. We give you the ability to customize your training and sunless tans according to your specific needs and goals. As a genuine manufacturer, our team is backed by a range of experts, including chemists, doctors, estheticians, and longtime spray tan business owners. These experts help us formulate new products and support you during your spray tan journey. We have the knowledge, tools, and superb products to help you start, grow, and flourish in the sunless industry. We genuinely believe that success is a team effort, and we are excited to be a part of your team.”
Ashley Sjolie
Founder & Director of Education
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In their own words
Different beginnings. Shared confidence.
Different starting points. Real experiences from Sjolie students.
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The confidence to begin
“The training exceeded my expectations! I walked away ready to start and launch my business!”Lynden Carnahan / Sjolie training student
Your next chapter deserves more than inspiration. It deserves a foundation.
Start with your class