Tennessee Cosmetology and Beauty Schools
BeautySchools.com wants to help you find a cosmetology program that will offer you an exciting career in the beauty industry! Not only are there a number of schools to choose from, but with over 5,500 working professionals in the state, it’s a great location to build a clientele base and expand your opportunities.
All Beauty Programs in Tennessee
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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Nashville – Accredited
Franklin, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
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Empire Beauty Schools – Accredited
Brentwood, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care
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Empire Beauty Schools – Accredited
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
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Murfreesboro, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy / Nail Technology
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Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology – Accredited
Johnson City, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Austin's Beauty College Inc – Accredited
Clarksville, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Continuing Education
Career Beauty College – Accredited
Lawrenceburg, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Chattanooga, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Elite College of Cosmetology – Accredited
Lexington, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology – Accredited
Franklin, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Genesis Career College – Accredited
Cookeville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Genesis Career College – Accredited
Nashville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Mcminnville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Global Beauty and Barber Institute – Accredited
Goodlettsville, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Barbering
Gould's Academy – Accredited
Bartlett, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Gould's Academy – Accredited
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Last Minute Cuts School of Barbering and Cosmetology – Accredited
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Hair Design / Nail Technology / Barbering
Love Beauty School Inc – Accredited
Manchester, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville – Accredited
Knoxville, TN
Barbering / Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Paul Mitchell The School Memphis – Accredited
Memphis, TN
Cosmetology / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training
Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro – Accredited
Murfreesboro, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Paul Mitchell The School Nashville – Accredited
Hendersonville, TN
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Queen City College – Accredited
Clarksville, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Sandra Academy of Salon Services, Inc – Accredited
New Tazewell, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Shear Perfection Academy of Cosmetology – Accredited
Nashville, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Nashville, TN
Cosmetology / Continuing Education / Hair Braiding
Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Accredited
Hohenwald, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Accredited
Livingston, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
The Hair Academy – Accredited
Fayetteville, TN
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / 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.
Ready to explore your cosmetology school opportunities?
Before applying for your cosmetology license, you must first complete the educational requirements established by the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology, which regulates a number of cosmetology specialties. There are 11 licensing options and each one has the following minimum training hour requirements.
- Cosmetologist: 1,500 training hours
- Cosmetology Instructor: current cosmetology license + 300 hours of experience + one year as a junior instructor.
- Barber Technician: 340 training hours
- Master Barber: 1,500 training hours
- Barber Instructor: 450 training hours +barber license for a minimum of three years.
- Natural Hairstylist: 300 training hours
- Nail Technician: 600 training hours
- Esthetician: 750 training hours
- Electrologist: 600 training hours
- Permanent Makeup Artist: must have a current tattoo artist license
- Massage Therapist: 500 training hours
The state of Tennessee renews cosmetology licenses every two years, and you must complete at least 16 hours of continuing education in cosmetology for licensure renewal.
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