The Science Behind Sunless

The science stuff, without the science degree.

Ever wondered WHY a spray tan works, what actually makes someone turn orange, or why the same solution looks completely different on two clients?

We’re breaking it ALL down. And I promise, you don’t need to be a scientist to understand it.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

✨ The Magic Behind the Tan

• What DHA actually is and how it works.
• What really happens when DHA touches your skin.
• Why your skin turns brown without ever seeing the sun.
• How a spray tan develops, step by step.

Let’s Talk DHA

• What all those DHA percentages actually mean.
• The difference between 8%, 10%, 12%, 14%, and 16% DHA.
• Why a higher DHA percentage doesn’t always mean a better tan.
• How to choose the right DHA percentage for your client.
• Why the quality of DHA matters just as much as the percentage.

Keep Your Solution Fresh

• How to properly store your spray tan solutions.
• Where you should NEVER keep your solution.
• How long your solution actually lasts.
• How to tell when your solution has gone bad.
• What happens when you spray someone with expired solution.
• How heat, cold, and sunlight affect your products.

The Truth About Tan Development

• Why a spray tan keeps developing after the appointment.
• What happens during the first 24 hours.
• Why your client might look lighter after their first shower.
• How long a spray tan actually takes to fully develop.
• What makes rapid tans different from regular solutions.

Why Every Client Tans Differently

• Why the exact same solution looks different on different people.
• How skin type and undertones affect the final color.
• What actually determines how dark a client gets.
• Why skin pH matters more than you think.
• How hormones can change spray tan results.
• Why your client’s skin health affects their tan.

The Science of Skin

• What amino acids are and why they matter for spray tanning.
• How amino acids affect tan development.
• What happens when your client’s skin is lacking what it needs.
• How hydration, nutrition, and skin care can affect results.
• How to help clients get their skin ready for a better tan.

Weather vs. Your Spray Tan

• Why hot weather can mess with your solution.
• What happens when your solution gets too cold.
• How humidity affects spray tan development.
• Why sunlight can affect a fresh spray tan.
• How to protect your products and your clients’ results in different weather conditions.

Let’s Talk Orange Tans

• What ACTUALLY causes a spray tan to turn orange.
• Why orange tans aren’t always about the solution.
• How DHA percentages can contribute to unwanted tones.
• Why skin prep and development time matter.
• How to help prevent orange results.

Spray Tan Troubleshooting 101

• Why a client’s tan developed too light.
• Why a client’s tan developed too dark.
• Why a spray tan faded faster than expected.
• What causes patchy or blotchy results.
• How to figure out what went wrong.
• What to change so it doesn’t happen again.

Become the Expert Your Clients Trust

• How to explain DHA to a client without confusing them.
• How to confidently answer questions about spray tan ingredients.
• How to recommend the right solution for different skin types.
• How to educate clients on proper prep and aftercare.
• How to stop guessing and start understanding WHY you’re getting certain results.

THE GOAL?

To take you from “I just know this solution works” to “I know exactly WHY it works, who it works best for, and how to get better results.”

Inside the course

15 video lessons plus two downloadable resources: the Ultimate Glow Guide and the pH Cheat Sheet. Watch at your own pace and come back whenever you need a refresher.

How you’ll get access

One payment. Lifetime access. After your Shopify payment is completed, you’ll receive an email with the link to your course library. Use the same email address you entered at checkout.

This is an online education course, not a certification or a physical product. No shipping required.