Spray Tan Training 101: Beginners Course

Spray Tan Education That Sets the Standard If you're looking for the best in the business, look no further than Cherie Silva—spray tan educator, sunless science expert, and the visionary behind Mint Bronze & Beauty. As a woman of color with a Biology degree from UC San Diego, Cherie brings something rare to the sunless industry: evidence-based training rooted in science, inclusivity, and performance. She’s not just changing how spray tans look—she’s changing how they’re taught. She’s known for her ability to break down complex science and build confident, successful artists—regardless of background or skill level. Cherie has been a featured speaker at the National Tanning Expo, as well as Slay the Spray, two of the world’s largest tanning conventions. Since 2018, she’s served as the U.S.-based trainer for Spray Tan Class, the only internationally accredited sunless education program. With a five-star rating across all student reviews, Cherie has trained hundreds of artists who now operate successful businesses across the country. She is also the formulator of Mint Bronze & Beauty’s groundbreaking no-smell spray tan solution, the first of its kind to use proprietary odor control technology—a game-changer for both artists and clients. Her commitment to innovation doesn’t stop there: she is part of the elite Liquid Sun Rayz Competition Tanning Team, and has run backstage tanning for national competitions on behalf of the brand’s CEO. Cherie’s work has become the gold standard for inclusive, science-driven, and business-savvy training. From total beginners to high-volume salon owners, and even pro comp tanning artists, her students walk away with the tools to grow confidently and stand out in the industry.