Where trained technicians become trusted professionals — with SkinSmart™ included.

You’ve already trained. Now it’s time to elevate. Elevate & Refine is a focused, in-person mastery day designed to polish technique, correct drifted habits, and sharpen your professional edge. Your enrolment includes full access to the SkinSmart™ online course, so your practical skills are underpinned by serious skin science.

Who this is for

• Qualified techs who want consistency, speed, and flawless finishes

• Professionals refining gun control, solution management, and client journey

• Artists ready to raise prices with confidence and align with a premium brand

What you’ll master

• Skin fundamentals (via SkinSmart™ included): DHA chemistry, skin structure, pH/acid mantle, prep & aftercare that genuinely improve results

• Technique, control & efficiency: gun setup, pressure & flow, overspray control, booth etiquette, working clean in any space

• Perfecting difficult areas: hands, feet, elbows, knees, creases, perspiration management

• Colour strategy & bases: selecting brown (universally flattering), green (neutralises red/pink), and violet (best on Fitzpatrick III+ for rich depth); DHA % matching for undertone & occasion

• Troubleshooting: preventing patchiness, avoiding orange/brassiness, managing fade for repeatable results

• Professional practice: consultation scripts, photography that sells, premium pricing with integrity

Course format

• 1-day in-person practical with a qualified Black Magic Educator (small group or 1:1)

• SkinSmart™ online course included (access immediately on booking)

• Personalised feedback & action plan

Accreditation & certification

• CPD-accredited and insurable via The Guild

• Certificate of Completion issued by Black Magic Tan UK

What’s included

• SkinSmart™ online course access (pre-learning & lifetime reference)

• Pro checklists, troubleshooting guides, and consultation tools

• Ongoing educator support and access to professional resources

Prerequisite: previous spray tan qualification (any brand).