Many people are interested in the spray tan business, because of the low start up costs for this type of small business. It can also be easily run from your home, or an established salon or Spa looking to add spray tanning. You can get started for as little as $300.00, for a small HVLP Machine like a apollo Sprayer Mini Mist or MaxiMist, with an entry level tanning supply package. For higher end Apollo Sprayer sun mist , whisper mist or Norvell Tanning NT-2000 equipment package, suitable for large volume tanning salons , options can range as high as $1699.00.

When you consider each client will pay you an average of $35 to $55 per spray tan session, plus additional “post care” lotions, it is very easy to begin to see dollar signs. Repeat clients generally are re-sprayed every 7 to 10 days. But before jumping in the spray tan business, one must be prepared to do a lot of research, so you don’t invest all your savings into a venture that you may not be well suited for. A great resource is ArtesianTan.com they offer alot of free help in getting started.