MaxiMist Ultra Pro Salon System: Buying Guide
By Spray & Sun | Published: 2026-10-16
Category: Buying Guides
Decide if the MaxiMist Ultra Pro Salon System with tent fits your spray tan business, plus when to add the MaxiMist Pro Gun kit and how to match accessories.
Quick answer
Buy the MaxiMist Ultra Pro Salon System with tent if you run a high-volume mobile or salon spray tan service and want one package that includes the system, a sample solution pack, and a tent in your color choice. Skip it if you spray only a few clients a week or already own a compatible quick-connect gun and tent. For a second gun or a replacement, the MaxiMist Pro Gun is the matching add-on only when your hose uses a Quick Connect fitting.
What the MaxiMist Ultra Pro Salon System actually includes
The MaxiMist Ultra Pro Salon System w Tent (1 Pro Gun) is sold as a package: the complete spray tan system, a sample solution package, and a tent in your choice of color. It is rated for 50 plus applications per day, which is the number that separates a busy salon or mobile tech from an occasional tanner. The unit is 110v only, so if you work outside North America you will need a step-down transformer or a different machine.
Because the package already bundles a Pro Gun, a sample solution pack, and a tent, your real decision is not which accessories to buy first. It is whether your weekly client volume justifies a machine rated for 50 plus applications per day, and whether you want to lock in the tent color now rather than buy it separately later.
When the MaxiMist Pro Gun is the right add-on, and when it is not
The MaxiMist Pro Gun fits any spray tanning system hose that uses a Quick Connect fitting, and it will not work with other hose types. That single compatibility rule decides most purchases. If your current hose is not Quick Connect, this gun is not a drop-in replacement and you would need to change the hose connection first. The gun includes one polished aluminum Pro-Gun, three solution cups with lids, a spares pack, and an adjustment tool and cleaning brush.
The feature that matters most for salon work is the EZ Flip airbrush mode dial, which is designed for contouring and bikini lines. That makes the Pro Gun a practical second gun if you want one setup for full-body coverage and another for detail work, or a replacement if your current gun has worn out. If you only spray full-body, even coverage and never contour, the dial is a nice extra rather than a reason to buy.
How to choose between the full system and separate pieces
Compare the package price against buying the machine, tent, and gun separately. The catalog comparison price for the Ultra Pro Salon System is listed at USD 899.00 against a current price of USD 539.40, and the Pro Gun alone is listed at USD 338.00 compared with USD 229.84. If you need all three items, the bundle is the simpler and usually cheaper route. If you already own a tent and a compatible gun, buying the system alone makes more sense.
One limitation to plan around: the product records do not list available option types for these items, so confirm tent color, voltage, and hose connection with the store before ordering. Also confirm that your existing hose is Quick Connect if you intend to reuse it with a new Pro Gun.
- Need machine, tent, and gun: buy the MaxiMist Ultra Pro Salon System w Tent package.
- Own a tent and a Quick Connect gun already: buy the system without duplicating accessories.
- Need only a second or replacement gun: buy the MaxiMist Pro Gun after checking your hose fitting.
- Spray outside North America: confirm 110v power before ordering.
Decision rules for buying the MaxiMist Ultra Pro
- Volume rule: If you book more than a handful of spray tans per day, the 50 plus applications per day rating on the Ultra Pro Salon System is the feature you are paying for. If you spray one or two clients a week, a smaller machine will do the same job for less. Match the machine rating to your busiest week, not your average week.
- Bundle rule: Add up the cost of the machine, tent, and gun separately before choosing. The Ultra Pro Salon System package already includes a tent in your color choice and a sample solution pack, so buying the bundle avoids a second shipping decision and usually a second shipping cost. Buy the bundle when you need all three items; buy pieces when you already own a tent or gun.
- Compatibility rule: The MaxiMist Pro Gun only works with a Quick Connect hose. Check the fitting on your existing hose before ordering a second or replacement gun, because a non-Quick Connect hose makes the gun unusable without an adapter or a new hose. Photograph your hose fitting and confirm it is Quick Connect before checkout.
- Power rule: The Ultra Pro Salon System is 110v only. If your workspace runs on 220-240v, plan for a step-down transformer or choose a different system rather than assuming the plug will work. Confirm voltage before the machine ships, not after it arrives.
- Detail-work rule: The Pro Gun's EZ Flip airbrush mode dial is built for contouring and bikini lines. If your clients ask for contouring, a dedicated second gun for detail work saves you from swapping cups mid-appointment. Add the Pro Gun as a second gun if contouring is a regular request.
Product facts
- MaxiMist™ Ultra Pro Salon System w Tent (1 Pro Gun): MaxiMist Ultra Pro Salon System w Tent (1 Pro Gun) package includes the complete system, a sample solution package, and a tent in your color choice; 110v only; rated for 50 plus applications per day. The bundle covers the machine, tent, and gun in one purchase, so you only need to check voltage and tent color before ordering.
- MaxiMist™ Pro Gun (fits any unit with a Quick Connection hose attachment, or Adapter): MaxiMist Pro Gun fits any spray tanning system hose with a Quick Connect fitting and will not work with other hose types; includes one polished aluminum Pro-Gun, three solution cups with lids, a spares pack, and an adjustment tool and cleaning brush; features an EZ Flip airbrush mode dial for contouring and bikini lines. It is a direct replacement or second gun only if your hose is Quick Connect; the EZ Flip dial is the reason to choose it for detail work.
Who should buy the MaxiMist Ultra Pro Salon System
Best for
- Salon owners and mobile spray tan techs who need a machine rated for 50 plus applications per day
- Buyers who want the machine, tent, and Pro Gun in one package with a sample solution pack
- Techs who already use a Quick Connect hose and want a matching second gun for contouring
Not for
- Occasional tanners who spray a few clients a week and do not need a high-volume machine
- Buyers outside 110v regions who are not prepared to use a step-down transformer
- Anyone whose existing hose is not Quick Connect and who wants to reuse it with the Pro Gun
