Spray tan artists apply sunless tanning solution by hand-held airbrush, booth, or automated systems. They work from salons, studios, home setups, or travel to clients. Invoices usually cover single sessions, multi-session packages, add-ons, travel fees, and group or event bookings such as weddings, proms, and photo shoots.
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Most spray tan artists charge a flat price per session, usually between $30 and $65 for a standard full-body application. Premium or organic solutions, rapid-develop formulas, and custom color blends often add $5 to $20. Mobile artists add a travel or convenience fee, or charge a higher base rate for in-home visits. Packages of three to five sessions are common and typically carry a 10 to 20 percent discount, paid upfront. Events and group bookings are often priced per person with a minimum, plus a travel fee and sometimes a setup fee for a pop-up tent. Retail items like tan extender lotion, mitts, and barrier cream are sold at a markup of about 40 to 100 percent over wholesale.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Full-body spray tan (studio) | per session | $30-60 |
| Mobile full-body spray tan (in-home) | per session | $50-100 |
| Rapid or express solution upgrade | per session | $5-15 |
| Custom blend or organic solution upgrade | per session | $5-20 |
| Spray tan package (3 to 5 sessions) | per package | $100-240 |
| Travel fee for mobile appointments | flat fee | $10-40 |
| Group or event booking (wedding party, prom, photo shoot) | per person | $40-75 |
| Tan extender lotion or aftercare product | per item | $18-35 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridal party mobile spray tans (bride plus 4 bridesmaids), rapid solution | 5 person | $65.00 | $325.00 |
| Custom blend upgrade for bride (trial and day-of) | 1 flat fee | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Bridal trial spray tan, completed 2 weeks before event | 1 session | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Travel fee, venue 25 miles from studio | 1 flat fee | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Tan extender lotion | 5 item | $22.00 | $110.00 |
| Total | $535.00 | ||
Notes: Deposit of $100 received at booking and applied to this total. Balance due on the day of service by card, Venmo, or cash. Please arrive with clean, exfoliated, unmoisturized skin and wear loose dark clothing. Rescheduling requires 48 hours notice.
Mobile and event work happens off-site, and a clear record of where and when you worked prevents disputes about missed or partial sessions.
Clients pay different prices for standard, rapid, organic, or custom blends, so itemizing these shows exactly what they received.
Group bookings are billed per person, and the headcount on the invoice should match the final count, not the original estimate.
Separating travel from the service price makes the cost transparent and justifies higher totals for distant venues.
Most artists collect a deposit to hold the date, so the invoice should show what was already paid.
Listing aftercare products separately keeps your service revenue and product sales clear for bookkeeping and sales tax.
A short policy line, such as a late-cancel fee, gives you a reference if a client no-shows or cancels the same day.
Single sessions are typically paid at the time of service by card, cash, or a payment app. Events and weddings usually require a deposit of 25 to 50 percent to hold the date, with the balance due on the day of service or a few days before. Packages are normally paid in full upfront and often expire after a set period, such as 90 days. Many artists charge a late-cancel or no-show fee of 25 to 50 percent of the service price, and a small fee or lost deposit for changes with less than 24 to 48 hours notice. If you invoice ahead of time, net 7 days is common for private clients, and corporate or production clients may ask for net 15 or net 30.
Group bookings take a whole day and are hard to refill if someone cancels. Take a non-refundable deposit at booking and state it on the quote and invoice.
Solution is mixed and the time slot is held for the client. A written late-cancel policy, shown at booking and on the invoice, lets you charge consistently without awkward conversations.
Unused sessions can sit on your books for a year. A 60 to 90 day expiry on the package invoice keeps your schedule and revenue predictable.
Drive time and setup are real costs. A line item for travel, or a tiered fee by distance, keeps the base session price consistent and avoids discounting your own time.
Solution, disposable supplies, booth filters, and tent setup cost money per session. Review these every few months and adjust your rates if costs have risen.
It depends on your state. Some states tax tanning services, some tax only retail products, and some tax neither. Check with your state revenue department or a local accountant, and if you do collect tax, show it as a separate line on the invoice.
Create one invoice per person or one per booking with each guest listed as a line item. If guests pay individually, send separate invoices or collect payment at the appointment, and keep the bride's deposit clearly applied to her own total.
Yes, if your policy says so in advance. Many artists include a preparation requirement in their booking terms and charge a prep or rebook fee if skin needs extra exfoliation or the client cannot be serviced properly.
Set expectations in your policy: color varies by skin type and aftercare. Many artists offer a free or discounted adjustment within a short window, such as 48 hours, for a documented issue. Note any adjustment or credit on the original invoice.
Yes, give a receipt or paid invoice for every payment. It protects you in a dispute, supports your tax records, and lets clients with business or event budgets get reimbursed.
Send a Spray Tan Artist estimate for approval, then turn it into an invoice when the work is done.
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