Cosmetologist

A cosmetologist performs, for compensation, arranging, dressing, curling, waving, cleansing, cutting, singeing, bleaching, coloring, or similar work on the hair. A cosmetologist may care for or service wigs or hair pieces; manicure; massage, clean, stimulate, manipulate, exercise, beautify or perform similar work upon the hands, arms, face, neck, or feet with hands or by use of cosmetic preparations, tonics, lotions or creams; place or apply artificial eyelashes, give facials, apply make up, give skin care, or remove superfluous hair by tweezing, depilatories, or waxing. Effective July 1, 2015, a cosmetologist may shave using a safety razor.

Requirements

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

Education Requirements
Completion of 1,500 hours in practice and theory at a school of cosmetology.

Examination Requirements
A written and practical examination is required. 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 Cosmetologist Application” online at core.tn.gov. The fee for the application is $60.