The Playbook Larae Built
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No. Spray tanning is an unlicensed service in the state of Florida. Anyone over 18 can train and start practicing. This is the academy's only certification with no licensure prerequisite.

One full day, paced to your comprehension. Most students wrap in 6–8 hours; some go longer if we spend extra time on the business chapter.

1-on-1. Just you and Larae. No shared attention, no cohort schedule.

Full-day 1-on-1 training, your printed take-home manual, an emailed PDF with direct supplier hyperlinks, 3–4 live models, Bronze Lily certificate of completion handed out on the day, wholesale supplier list + first-order checklist, marketing material samples, consultation forms, and unlimited post-training Q&A. NOT included: kit, formula, products — students buy directly from suppliers at wholesale, no upcharge.

A professional airbrush gun, a mobile tent, an extraction device, a starter set of solutions, and barrier and finishing products. Total startup cost is typically under $1,000 if you order from our recommended suppliers. We give you the exact list on training day.

Yes. Payment is due in full before training day, but we offer custom payment plans to get you there. Text (727) 218-7045 to discuss.

You'll receive a Bronze Lily certificate of completion. Florida does not issue a state-recognized "spray tan license" because the service is unlicensed. The Bronze Lily certificate is the industry-recognized credential issued by The Bronze Lily Training Academy.

Tuition is $850 for the full 1-on-1 day with Larae — printed manual, emailed supplier PDF, 3–4 live models, certificate, and unlimited post-training Q&A included. Equipment and starter solution are not included; students buy directly from our wholesale suppliers at cost (no upcharge). Total startup — tuition plus equipment plus first round of solution and supplies — lands right at or under $2,000.

It varies by season. Bridal months (spring and fall) can run 4–5 training days; quieter months may only have 1–2. Larae teaches between her own client book, which caps total seats at roughly 25–50 students per year. Bridal-season dates fill fastest — if you have a window in mind, text us early.

Three differences. First — 1-on-1 with the founder, not a cohort or virtual class. You train with Larae personally, not a sales rep or a video. Second — brand-agnostic supplier guidance. We don't sell solution, so we teach you to evaluate any line on its merits and buy at wholesale. Third — business architecture, not just technique. The course is built around spray tan as the front door to a multi-service beauty book (lashes, brows, facials, head spa), which is how Larae built hers.

Yes. By the end of training day you'll have practiced on 3–4 live models, received your certificate, ordered (or queued) your equipment from our supplier list, and walked out with the printed manual and emailed PDF. Most students take their first paying client within 7–14 days of training.

That's the assumption. The course is built for first-timers — no prior beauty experience required. We start with skin science and the history of DHA, walk through equipment and product, then move into the spray itself. By the time you reach the models, you've had every question answered. If you're already a licensed esthetician or cosmetologist, we'll move faster through the fundamentals.

Yes — and many of our students fly in. The Bronze Lily Training Academy is in Historic Kenwood, St. Petersburg FL — 25 minutes from Tampa International (TPA) and 15 from St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE). We can recommend short-stay hotels and AirBnBs walkable to the area. See our visiting St. Pete page for the full guide.

Yes. Every certified student gets unlimited post-training text access to Larae for technique questions, troubleshooting, supplier issues, and business questions — for life. We also share marketing materials, consent forms, and client-intake templates on request.