Barber Technician

A barber technician is a person who applies tints or dyes to the hair, shampoos hair, manicures nails, applies cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, powders, oils, clays, or lotions to the scalp, face, neck, or other parts of the body.

Requirements

Licensing Requirements
Be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

Education Requirements
Satisfactory completion of a course in a registered barber school or college of not less than 340 hours of continuous instruction.

Examination Requirements
Passing exam score of 70% of higher for the barber technician theory and practical exams. For information on applications, registration, examinations, or fees, please contact our testing vendor, PSI, online at https://www.psiexams.com/test-takers/ or by phone at 855-340-3710.
 

Application & Fees

Complete the “Initial Barber Technician Application” online at core.tn.gov. The fee for the application is $60.