Eyelash Specialist

An eyelash specialist is a person who wants to specialize in providing eyelash services only. As defined by statute, “Eyelash Services" means applying and removing a semi-permanent, thread-like, natural or synthetic single fiber to an eyelash, including cleansing of the eye area and lashes prior to applying and after removing extensions.

Requirements

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

Education Requirements
Satisfactory proof that the applicant has completed and passed a course of instruction of no less than 300 hours in classroom instruction and practical experience, including at least eight (8) hours of theoretical instruction, and that includes instruction in the following areas:

1. Recognizing infectious or contagious diseases of the eye and allergic reactions to materials;
2. Proper sanitation practices;
3. Occupational health and safety practices;
4. Eyelash extension application procedures; and
5. Eyelash extension isolation and separation procedures; and

Satisfactory proof that the applicant successfully completed, as part of the hours of instruction described in subdivision (f)(2), up to one (1) hour of online or in-person training, at no cost to the applicant, by a nonprofit anti-domestic violence organization recognized by the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault on domestic violence that focuses on how to recognize the signs of domestic violence, how to respond to these signs, and how to refer a client to resources for victims of domestic violence.

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 Eyelash Specialist Application” online at core.tn.gov. The fee for the application is $60.