Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Spray Tan Artist
With the holidays in full swing and the Christmas shipping deadlines closing in on us, we’ve curated a list of gift ideas for that special someone in your life: Your spray tan artist. Whether the spray tan artist in your world is a family member, significant other, bestie, or your favorite beauty professional who you see regularly, we’ve rounded up some amazing gift ideas that are likely on their wish list.
Spray tan artists deserve to be celebrated all year long (hello, we started Spray Tan Artist Appreciation Day for a reason), but what better time to show them how extra special they are than the holidays. For most people, getting a spray tan is one of the most vulnerable services you can get, and odds are, if the sunless expert in your life has loyal customers, then they must be doing something right. Whether you’re a client who wants to thank them for how comfortable they make you feel during your appointment and the confidence they instill in you, or you’re a loved who admires their hustle and dedication to their craft, read on for all of the best gift ideas for the spray tan artist who adds a glow to your life. (The best part? Most gifts on the list are from small businesses.)
If you’re a client:
Coffee, duh.
Super Coffee. For those jam packed days spent tanning clients, Super Coffee is sure to help them power through. The pre-packaged cold coffee drink is great for when on the go, has 10 grams of protein to satisfy hunger, and 200 milligrams of caffeine for a clean-feeling energy boost that will last throughout the day. You can buy a variety pack such as this one which includes caramel, mocha, vanilla, and hazelnut flavors for $38 from Super Coffee’s website or local stores like 7-Eleven.
Variety Pack of Super Coffee, $38.
A cocktail, also duh.
Gancia Prosecco. Let’s face it, most small business owners could use a little holiday cheer after a long year. If you prefer to spread the holiday cheer in the form of cocktails, Gancia’s Prosecco is a high-quality, great tasting sparkling wine with beautiful packaging that is also affordable. For a holiday-inspired cocktail, the Gancia brand suggests slicing an apple and adding a dash of cinnamon for a sweet bubbly treat. You can purchase the bottle on Wine.com in time for the holidays.
Gancia Prosecco, $13.
If you’re their bestie:
A chic candle.
Franklin + Whitman candles. Whether your spray tanning bestie owns their own studio or is mobile, Franklin + Whitman’s chic candles are sure to provide the best ambiance. All of their candles are made of soy wax, poured into recycled bottles as beautiful vessles, and feature a natural wood wick.Their rich scents fill the room in a clean, not-overpowering way, making them the perfect chic addition to any tanning studio. The scent “Belmont Plateau” pictured here contains a top notes of tobacco Leaf, bergamot, black pepper; mid notes of cocoa blossom and white santal; and bottom notes of sandalwood and vanilla bean.
Franklin + Whitman Candles, $35 for 9oz.
A carrying case for their equipment.
Tumi. For our mobile spray tanning besties, a high-quality, luxurious suitcase designed to carry all of their equipment and solutions in is likely at the top of their list. Tumi’s International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On in “twilight blue” are durable and creatively designed for those who are always on the go. This suitcase comes in a range of colors — but we love this glittery blue. The bag offers a built-in USB port, zipper expansion, and 360 degree wheels, among other things. Its dimensions are 22” x 13.5” x 9.5” and the inside features multiple compartments for optimum organization.
Tumi International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On
A vacuum for the salon.
Dreame Bot Plus Robot Vacuum. If your go-to bronze boss owns a studio or salon, be sure to gift them a robot vacuum this year to pick up all the dirt and debris left behind from their daily clients. The vacuum comes in a sleek white casing and dock and will pair nicely with any decor. It can be paired with Amazon’s Alexa so its responds to voice controls. Its navigation maps out any space in just eight minutes while using powerful suction power adjustments for carpet and hard floors. But more than just a vacuum, it also has mop settings for hardwood floors. The best part? It has a self emptying vacuum that allows up to 45 days of operation between dust bags.
Dreame Plus Robot
If you’re their significant other:
A new spray tan gun.
MineTan. Has the spray tan artist in your life mentioned they could use a new gun or even a backup gun? MineTan has plenty of amazing options including the Tan.Lite. Its lightweight and compact, making it great for mobile use or those with 5-10 tans a days and has a powerful applicator gun with controls to avoid overspray and wasting solutions.
MineTan Lite, $179.
Marketing & Branding Help.
Best Spray Tans Near Me. Has the spray tan artist in your life mentioned they could use help getting found on Google searches or with social media, SEO practices, branding, or public relations? Buy them a membership to the Best Spray Tans Near Me platform. BSTNM is an advertising platform for spray tan artists to host a profile and easily get found on Google when a potential client searches “spray tans near me,” and also includes a members-only area full of tips to help improve their online and social media presence.
If you’re family:
Spray tan solutions products.
Spray tan solutions are an integral part of a sunless business. If you really want to give a gift that will help the artist in your life long after Christmas is over and show them just how much you support them, buy their go-to solutions for them or purchase them a gift card so they can do it themselves. The popular sunless brand Unfiltered has a large range of solutions suitable for any and all skin types. Perfect Glow is also a spray tan artist favorite and offers gift cards so the artist can shop for themselves. Has the artist in your life talked about private labeling and selling their own products? Purchase their private labeling package for them through AYU. Granted, this gift will need their input before purchasing, but is still super thoughtful and generous nonetheless.
A custom neon sign.
The Neon Signs Co. To round out our list, is the gift of those trendy neon signs that you’ve likely seen all over social media. If your spray tanning loved one has their own salon or studio space, get them a custom neon sign with their company name or catchy tag line. These signs by The Neon Signs Co will be sure to light up their life and spray tanning space.
