Hair Stylist

TENNESSEE CONTACT INFORMATION Agency Name

Website

Phone Number

Email Address

Mailing Address

State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners

615-741-2515 cosmetology.board@tn.gov 500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37143

https://www.tn.gov/comm erce/regboards/cosmo.htm l

Director/Administrator Name

Email Address

Office Phone Extension

roxana.gumucio@tn.gov 615-532-7081

Roxana Gumucio Agency Structure

Description

Stand Alone Agency or Board

14-member board appointed by Governor, ED reports to Assistant Commissioner, Administrative staff perform operational duties and report to ED

LICENSE CERTIFICATION INFORMATION Contact Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Mailing Address

State sends certifications to other states by: Email only State receives certifications from other states by: Prefer email

Board Staff, all end with: tn.gov cosmetology.board@tn.go v

615-741-2515 500 James Robertson

Parkway, Nashville, TN 37143

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS License Type

School Hours

HS Diploma

Minimum Age

Laws/Rules Exam

Theory Exam Practical Exam

10th grade, GED or HiSET 10th grade, GED or HiSET 10th grade, GED or HiSET 10th grade, GED or HiSET 10th grade, GED or HiSET 10th grade, GED or HiSET 10th grade, GED or HiSET H.S. diploma, GED or HiSET 10th grade, GED or HiSET 10th grade, GED or HiSET

Cosmetologists (scope: hair, skin, nails)

1,500

Required

16

Hands-On

Esthetician

750

16

Required

Hands-On

Nail Technician (manicure)

600

Required

16

Hands-On

16

Required

Hair Stylist (Hair Only) with chemicals Hair Stylist (Hair Only) w/o chemicals

n/a

Hands-On

n/a

Required

16

Hands-On

16

Barber (w/chemicals)

Required

Hands-On

1,500

Barber (w/o chemicals)

n/a

Required

16

Hands-On

300

16

Required

Instructor

Hands-On

16

Required

Hair Braider/Natural Hairstyling 300

Hands-On

n/a

16

Required

Advanced (Master) Esthetics

Hands-On

16 hrs. Health & Hygiene Certificate

n/a

14

Other: Hair Braider Registrants

340

16

Required

Barber Technician

Hands-On

Part of all theory exams

Comment:

Continuing Education

Hours Required

How Often

Type of Education

Comment

16

every two years prior to renewal

Must include teaching methodology

Instructors only

Required

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