| License Description |
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 makeup, give skin care, or remove superfluous hair by tweezing, depilatories, or waxing.
REQUIREMENTS:
Be at least 16 years of age and meet educational and examination requirements.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of 1,500 hours in practice and theory at a school of cosmetology.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Written and practical national examination.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Renewal notices mailed approximately one month prior to renewal date. Licensee required to submit renewal notice with required fee, if applicable, due by expiration date on license.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Twenty-four (24) hours every two years for cosmetology instructors.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Tennessee Cosmetology Association
[Contact licensing authority for address and phone number of current president]
National Cosmetology Association
3510 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (800) 527-1683 |