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Education Requirements for Cosmetologists in Tennessee

Do you know how much a good haircut, facial, or manicure can do? Whether you are getting ready for a special event, trying to bounce back from a bad breakup, or trying to create a new image for yourself, the salon is probably your first stop. By becoming a cosmetologist, you can help people by working your magic behind the salon chair.

Earning a Tennessee cosmetology license requires you to go through the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. The Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology decides what training cosmetology students have to receive, which schools meet their training requirements, and how you have to prove yourself before getting a cosmetology license. The screening process for a Tennessee cosmetology school is rigorous.

Any approved school in the state must follow the curriculum standards listed below:

General topics: Sterilization, sanitation, anatomy, shop ethics, salesmanship, stately (300 hours)
Chemical processes: Permanent waving, hair relaxing, hair coloring, bleaching, sculptured nails (600 hours)
Physical processes: Shampooing, rinses, hair and scalp care, hair shaping, hairdressing, facials, arching, lash and brow tinting (600 hours)

By completing the training as it is listed here, you should find that you are ready to tackle the cosmetology licensing exams, provide any service that your clients request, and become a contributing part of the Tennessee beauty community.
Picking a school is the first step to a cosmetology license.

Use our list of Tennessee beauty schools below to find programs near you and request information.

Tennessee Cosmetology License Requirements

Once you have completed your education, it is time to put your knowledge to the test. The Tennessee Board of Cosmetology administers a written exam and a skills test. You must pass both tests in order to receive your license.

Check out the list below to learn more about testing fees and application procedures:

• $70 fee for each test
• Fees paid by credit card, company check, cashier’s check, or money order
• 1500 hours of training required prior to testing
• Testing agency PSI offers exams in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese

There are many reasons that the state of Tennessee has adopted such rigorous licensing standards. First, tough standards are par for the course in this industry. Leaders and legislators in the cosmetology industry realize that it’s important to hold practitioners to high expectations if consumers are going to trust them.

Second, standardized training helps to ensure that you can safely use all chemicals, tools, and products by the time you graduate. Although licensing is a bit of extra work on your part, it is overall a huge benefit for your career.

Requirements for Renewing Your Cosmetology License in Tennessee

Now that you have your TN cosmetology license, don’t forget to keep it up-to-date. How do you do that? Well, just like the initial licensing process, the renewal process goes through the TN State Board of Cosmetology.

The renewal process required in Tennessee is pretty close to what you’ll find in other nearby states. You must renew your license every two years to avoid a lapsed license and late fees. The current renewal fee is $50, and late applications are charged an additional $25 in late fees. You do not have to complete any continuing education to renew your license, but that doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be a priority for you.

A career in the cosmetology industry can change your life.

Take the first step today by contacting cosmetology schools in Tennessee.

Find Cosmetology Programs in Tennessee

Franklin, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy
Chattanooga, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Brentwood, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Jackson, TN
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Mcminnville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Johnson City, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology

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Chattanooga, TN
Cosmetology / Hair Design
Milan, TN
Cosmetology
Clarksville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Chattanooga, TN
Cosmetology / Barbering
Kingsport, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Cleveland, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Chattanooga, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Knoxville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering
Lexington, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Franklin, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Nashville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
Cookeville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Lebanon, TN
Cosmetology
Goodlettsville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Bartlett, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
Hendersonville, TN
Cosmetology
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Kingsport, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Lawrenceburg, TN
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Lebanon, TN
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Hair Design
Love Beauty School – Accredited
Manchester, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Knoxville, TN
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training
Murfreesboro, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Hendersonville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Johnson City, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Queen City College – Accredited
Clarksville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
New Tazewell, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
Nashville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Sweetwater, TN
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Crossville, TN
Cosmetology
Dickson, TN
Cosmetology
Elizabethton, TN
Cosmetology
Harriman, TN
Cosmetology
Hohenwald, TN
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Huntsville, TN
Cosmetology
Jacksboro, TN
Cosmetology
Knoxville, TN
Cosmetology
Livingston, TN
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
McMinnville, TN
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Barbering
Morristown, TN
Cosmetology
Murfreesboro, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Nashville, TN
Cosmetology
Newbern, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Paris, TN
Cosmetology
Ripley, TN
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Morristown, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Knoxville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Fayetteville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Nashville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
School Accreditation

You must attend a school that is approved by your state to provide training in the discipline you want to practice. Check with the school and the state board to be sure that your program of study will prepare you for any applicable state licensure.