(New York and Online) Palms Beauty Bungalow Spray Tan Training
Gina Male,
offering in-person and online training at Palms Beauty Bungalow
Contact Info and Social Media:
Instagram: @palmsbeautybungalow
Facebook: @palmsbeautybungalow
Phone number: 518-714-2606
Website: palmsbeautybungalow.com
Email: gina@palmsbeautybungalow.com
About Gina:
For more than a decade, I’ve been helping clients feel like the most confident version of themselves. I’m a licensed cosmetologist, nail technician since 2011, and a multi-certified spray tan artist specializing in sunless tanning since 2013. Before opening Palms Beauty Bungalow in New York’s Capital Region, I spent 11 years managing a plastic surgery practice, where I developed a deep understanding of aesthetics, client care, and the power confidence can have in transforming how people feel.
Today, I’ve built a brand known for flawless, customized tans, elevated experiences, and a little bit of cool girl chaos. I believe spray tanning is part science, part art, and never one-size-fits-all. Forget "light, medium, or dark"—I teach artists how to understand undertones, solution chemistry, skin behavior, and lifestyle factors to create truly customized results. With more than 800 five-star reviews and multiple Best Tanning Salon awards, my approach is rooted in education, attention to detail, and making every client feel like the main character.
As an educator, I’m passionate about raising the standard of the sunless industry through science-backed education, real-world business strategies, and hands-on training that builds confidence. My goal is to help artists trust their expertise, own their individuality, and create businesses that feel aligned with who they are. Because the industry doesn’t need more cookie-cutter tans—it needs educated artists who know the rules, break the outdated ones, and bring their own magic to the room.
Beauty industry experience: Since 2011 = 15 years
Spray tan experience: Since 2013 = 13 years
Plastic surgery practice management: 11 years
Combined aesthetics, beauty, and client experience: More than 15 years
About Palms Beauty Bungalow:
Palms Beauty Bungalow is an award-winning sunless and beauty studio based in Rotterdam, New York, serving clients throughout the Capital Region. Known for customized spray tans, elevated client experiences, and cool girl energy, Palms has earned more than 800 five-star reviews and multiple local awards, including Best Tanning Salon and Best Manicure. Our approach blends science, artistry, and personalization—because no two clients, and no two tans, are the same.
Our education programs were created to raise the standard of the sunless industry. We believe artists deserve more than a quick certification and a generic technique. Through a combination of online education and hands-on training, we teach the why behind every tan—from color theory and solution chemistry to client consultations, business systems, and advanced customization techniques.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up your skills, our programs are designed to help you build confidence behind the gun and create a sustainable business you love. We don't teach cookie-cutter tans—we teach artists how to think critically, trust their expertise, and create results that keep clients coming back.
Course Formats:
Master Program Name: The Bungalow Babe Spray Tan Academy
Format: Hybrid of in-person and virtual. Full-day hands-on training (6–8 hours) plus approximately 6–9 hours of prerequisite online education.
You'll learn how to:
• Understand undertones, skin behavior, and Fitzpatrick types
• Use color theory and solution chemistry to customize every tan
• Choose the right solutions based on your client's goals, lifestyle, and skin history
• Master spray tan technique, body positioning, and flawless application
• Troubleshoot common tanning issues and confidently handle corrective tans
• Create an elevated client experience from consultation to aftercare
• Set up, maintain, and clean your equipment like a pro
• Price your services for profit and build sustainable systems for growth
• Market your business authentically and attract your dream clients
• Build confidence behind the gun and develop your own signature style
No cookie-cutter tans. No gatekeeping. Just real education, hands-on experience, and the confidence to create custom results your clients can't stop talking about.
Because the industry doesn't need more spray tan artists—it needs educated artists who know their worth.
Perfect for:
New artists looking for a strong foundation
Experienced artists ready to refine their technique
Beauty professionals wanting to add a high-demand service
Salon owners training their team or expanding their offerings
No starter kits included
Included with certification:
Private alumni group chat (Facebook group, Slack, or Instagram broadcast channel)
Lifetime access to course materials and updates
30 days of email or DM support
Quarterly alumni Q&A calls
Online Courses:
Self-paced, ranging from 60 minutes to 3 hours each. Inside The Bungalow Babe Method, you'll learn the art and science behind creating customized, confidence-boosting results that keep clients coming back.
Go-To Spray Tan Solutions:
Alt Sun
Evolution
Glazed
Sjolie
Unfiltered
Favorite Equipment:
Fuji machines
Apollo machines
SprayGon extractor
Industry Recognition
Best Tanning Salon in the Capitol Region voted by Daily Gazette 2020-2025
Certifications:
NSTPA Certified 2013
Bronze Boss Sunless Refresher 2022
Color Theory Mix Sunless 2026