The gold standard
in spray tan education.
NSTPA exists to raise the standard of the sunless industry — through real education, professional certification, and the first searchable license database for spray tan artists.
For years the spray tan industry needed a true standard — a place where artists could earn real education, build credibility with clients, and prove their training. NSTPA was built to become that standard.
Professional Certificate
Certified Spray Tan
Professional
Holder
Aurora Reyes
Issued
May 19, 2026
Certification ID
884610188
Verify online
nstpa.com/verify/
884610188
Trusted by sunless professionals
Real numbers behind a real movement.
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Certified students
Active sunless professionals trained through NSTPA programs.
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Setting the standard
Leading professional spray tan education since 2012.
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Pass threshold
Every certification is earned — not handed out for completion.
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Comprehensive depth
Skin science, technique, products, troubleshooting, business.
Why we exist
NSTPA was built to raise the standard.
"We don't just certify spray tan artists. We build confident professionals."
— The NSTPA charter
Spray tanning grew from a simple beauty service into a serious professional career — built on artistry, science, client care, and entrepreneurship.
For years, the industry was missing one important thing: a true education standard. There were quick courses, product tutorials, and certificates that didn't always reflect real knowledge or professional readiness.
NSTPA was created to change that — to elevate the professionalism, credibility, and long-term success of spray tan artists through education that is deeper, more complete, and focused on real-world results.
Before NSTPA
- No clear industry standard
- No way to verify training
- Quick, surface-level courses
- Little business education
With NSTPA
- Professional certification
- Searchable license verification
- Deep, multi-chapter training
- Career-focused education
The NSTPA difference
More than a course. A complete professional education.
Most beauty certifications are built to be completed quickly with the minimum information. We took the opposite approach. NSTPA-certified professionals are trained on the science, the technique, the business, and the why behind every step.
Real education
Skin science, technique, and client care taught at the depth a true professional needs — not at the level of a product tutorial.
Professional confidence
Understanding why something works is what separates a tan artist from a true professional. Our curriculum builds that confidence.
Business readiness
Pricing, packaging, retention, retail margin, marketing fundamentals — the operational skills that build sustainable income.
Client trust
Certification is a credibility advantage in a competitive market — and a real, verifiable signal for the clients you serve.
Industry standards
Every NSTPA-certified artist raises the bar for the rest of the industry. The brand grows with the people in it.
Career growth
Mobile, salon-based, multi-location, brand-building — NSTPA supports artists at every stage of their career path.
Comprehensive certification
One of the longest, most complete spray tan programs available.
Confidence doesn't come from guessing. It comes from education. NSTPA's curriculum was built for artists who want to understand the full picture — skin, solution, technique, safety, consultation, business, and long-term success.
- 01
Learn the science
Skin anatomy, DHA, undertones, contraindications.
- 02
Master the technique
Spray patterns, equipment control, application flow.
- 03
Build client trust
Consultation, customization, communication.
- 04
Grow the business
Pricing, retention, marketing, retail margins.
- 05
Become certified
Pass the final exam at 80%+ and earn your credential.
What you'll master
This isn't a shortcut certification.
It's professional training for artists who want to be taken seriously.
Professional verification
The first searchable license database for spray tan pros.
Every NSTPA-certified professional receives a unique Certification ID that can be searched online. Clients, salons, and employers can verify a technician's training in seconds — not weeks of reference checks.
- Unique Certification ID for every graduate
- Public verification page — searchable by anyone
- Printable, downloadable certificate with QR code
- Status tracking: active, revoked, or reissued
- Independent credibility, separate from any single brand
NSTPA License Search
Find a certified professional
Verifying credential…
Certification is powerful. Verification is what makes it trusted.
What you'll learn
Skill + Science + Business.
NSTPA students learn more than how to spray. They learn how to think like professionals — to understand skin, solution, and the details that separate a $40 service from a $90 luxury experience.
Pillar 01
The Science
- Skin tones and undertones
- DHA reaction and pH
- Solution selection
- Color development timeline
- Contraindications and safety
Pillar 02
The Technique
- 10-step Sjolie Spray Tan Method
- Pattern, distance, pressure
- Equipment control and maintenance
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Consistent, repeatable results
Pillar 03
The Business
- Consultations and intake
- Client experience and retention
- Pricing tiers and retail margin
- Marketing fundamentals
- Professional positioning
Science + Technique + Business = Professional confidence.
Who NSTPA is for
Built for every stage of your career.
Whether you're spraying your first client or training a multi-location team — NSTPA meets you where you are.
New artists
Start with structured fundamentals — not guesswork. Build confidence with your first 10 clients.
Mobile professionals
Build a flexible, client-focused business on your own terms — with credibility that travels with you.
Salon & spa owners
Add sunless to your service menu with trained, certified professionals you can stand behind.
Experienced artists
Round out gaps, sharpen skin and color theory, raise your prices with verifiable credentials.
Teams & brands
Get every tech certified on the same standard. Quality control that scales with your locations.
Career changers
Transitioning into beauty?
Start with a credential you can prove on day one. NSTPA-certified artists open studios, build mobile businesses, and join salon teams every week.
See the courseOur mission
Empowering the next generation of sunless professionals.
Spray tanning deserves respect as a real professional service and a real career path. The artists who invest in education, professionalism, and client care are the ones shaping the future of the sunless industry every day.
"Some artists begin with nothing more than a spray tan machine and a dream. With the right education, that dream becomes a business, a brand, and a future."
Your turn
Become the professional clients trust.
NSTPA certification gives you the education, credibility, and professional recognition to stand out in the growing sunless industry — whether you're just starting or scaling a brand.
Join thousands of certified sunless professionals who chose NSTPA.