Alt SUN ACADEMY
the certification that actually makes you good at this
anyone can buy a gun and call themselves a spray tan artist.
we teach you to actually be one.
alt sun academy is our in-person, hands-on certification — built for artists who want to be booked, not just certified. no fluff. no filler course. just the real technique, taught by educators who tan for a living.
why artists choose us
you're not paying for a piece of paper. you're paying to walk in undertrained and walk out dangerous with a spray gun — in the best way.
real technique, not theory you'll forget — spray tanning 101, color theory, and the technical skill to back it up
every skin tone, every body, no guesswork — we train you on the range other programs skip
DHA, decoded — understand what you're actually applying and why it works
prep + aftercare that builds repeat clients — the difference between a one-time booking and a regular
consultation skills that build trust fast — because clients rebook artists who make them feel good, not just tan
an inclusive experience, start to finish — the thing that turns first-timers into loyal clients
this is the training that separates hobbyists from artists people actually seek out.
FInd your city, lock in your seat, and get certified by people who know the craft inside and out.
What's Included
Full-day, hands-on training led by an Alt Sun educator
Alt Sun product kit to take home
Training manual and reference guide
Certificate of completion
Direct access to your educator for follow-up questions
A community of artists who get it
spots are limited. cities fill fast.
Meet Your Alt Sun Educators
BRAKELL MORGEN
FOUNDER OF BRONZED BY BRAKELL
salt lake city, ut
BraKell is the founder and spray tan artist behind Bronzed by BraKell, a Salt Lake City based tanning studio that has been making its mark on the city since 2023. Her passion for the sunless industry runs deep & her approach to tanning has always been rooted in making every client feel like the best, hottest version of themselves.
BraKell has always loved helping artists and is a firm believer in never gatekeeping— whether it’s technique, color theory, product knowledge, building a brand, creating a loyal clientele, or the lessons she had to learn the hard way. She believes there is room for all to succeed, and by helping other artists it only makes the sunless industry stronger.
Altsun has always been a staple in running Bronzed By BraKell and delivering the most perfect tans to her clients everyday. She is excited to combine her love for the brand with her passion of helping other artists thrive!
amanda chavez
founder of diosa spray tans
austin, texas
Amanda Chavez is a spray tan artist, educator, and founder of Diosa Spray Tans in Austin, Texas. With an MBA in Marketing, she combines her passion for sunless artistry, education, and business to help artists feel confident in their craft and what they can build from it.
Amanda built her business from the kitchen of her 700-square-foot apartment while working full-time as a P.O., giving her a genuine connection to artists building their businesses from the ground up.
She specializes in color theory, undertones, solution selection, DHA, and customized tanning across all skin tones, with a strong focus on POC and deeper complexions. As an educator, Amanda is passionate about teaching the why behind spray tanning so artists leave feeling knowledgeable, confident, and empowered behind the spray gun.
Her philosophy is simple: you don’t have to start big to build something big.
Megan Bernhard
owner of Radiant Road Spray Tans
North Liberty, Iowa
Meet Megan — RN, award-winning spray tan artist, business owner, educator, mom of five, and firm believer that boring, one-size-fits-all tans have no business here.
Megan is the owner of Radiant Road Spray Tans in North Liberty, Iowa, serving the Iowa City area and beyond. With 100+ five-star reviews, she’s built her business around customized color, premium technique, and making every single body that steps into her tent feel comfortable, confident, and freaking GOOD.
Her nursing background means she’s a little obsessed with the science behind sunless but she’ll make it fun, promise. From DHA and undertones to solution selection, skin prep, color theory, and application technique, Megan wants artists to understand the WHY behind what they’re doing, not just memorize a formula.
Her specialty? Taking the guesswork out of customization. Light glow? Deep bronze? Different skin tones, undertones, body types, or client goals? She’s here for all of it. Because your client isn’t a formula on a chart — and their tan shouldn’t be either.
As an ALT SUN Educator, Megan brings equal parts education, hype-girl energy, and real-world experience. Her goal is for artists to leave feeling more confident behind the gun, more comfortable working with every body and skin tone, and excited to put what they learned into practice.
When she’s not spraying or teaching, you can probably find her doing mom life with her five kids, traveling with her hubby, or hitting a happy hour with a good patio marg.
Erin Rorem
Seven Sunless Founder
seattle, washington
Building a spray tan business from the ground up taught Erin everything the hard way. Now she teaches others everything she wished she had known from the very beginning.
Erin is the founder of Seven Sunless, a spray tan studio based in the Seattle area, and has spent the last five years mastering the craft, building a team, and developing a training program that leaves nothing out. Over 100 artists have gone through the Seven Sunless certification program and her mission has always been the same: to give every student the knowledge, confidence, and tools to go out and build something real.
That is why we are teaming up. Erin is now hosting Alt Sun specific trainings so you get all of her knowledge, expertise, and tips with our signature solutions to back up your skills.
Her in person and virtual trainings are intentionally in depth. Covering everything from technique and solution science to client experience, equipment, and business fundamentals, nothing is glossed over and nothing is left to chance. Every student walks away knowing exactly what to do and feeling completely ready to take clients.
Erin is passionate about this industry and even more passionate about the individuals who are brave enough to bet on themselves and build something of their own.
Kira Fuqua
SHADED
Reno, Nevada
With over five years in the sunless industry, I know firsthand that consistently great spray tans come from more than technique—they come from truly understanding your solution. Alt Sun has been a heavy hitter in my salon and a huge part of the results and growth behind SHADED. I’ve mastered how to customize it, troubleshoot it, and get the best out of every formula. Now, I’m excited to share that knowledge and help other artists understand the why behind Alt Sun, spray with confidence, and create results that keep clients coming back.
Lindsay Hall
founder of the shade collective
la jolla, ca
Lindsay Hall is a licensed esthetician, founder of Shade Collective, and spray tan artist and educator with 15 years in the beauty industry. Over the past seven years, she’s grown her spray tan business from mobile appointments into a multi-room studio and training facility in La Jolla, CA.
For the past four years, Lindsay has trained artists from across the U.S. and internationally, with an education style rooted in consultation, solution science, and an exceptional client experience. Her philosophy is simple: invest in quality education from the start, learn the craft correctly, and work with innovative products and brands you genuinely believe in.