Tennessee
http://www.state.tn.us/commerce/boards/cosmo
Phone: 615-741-2515
Cosmetology Board
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN
37243
Testing Centers
Practical - Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis; Written - Chattanooga, Jackson, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
General concepts, applied anatomy, physical services, chemical services, hairstyling
and shaping, state laws and regulations
Nail Technology
Required Hours
600
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Massage, clean, stimulate, manipulate, exercise, beautify or perform similar work using
mechanical or electrical apparatus, cosmetic preparations
Esthetics
Required Hours
750
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Massage, clean, stimulate, manipulate, exercise, beautify or perform similar work using
mechanical or electrical apparatus, cosmetic preparations
Electrolysis
Required Hours
600
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Instructor
Required Hours
Licensed and certified with
board as an instructor
Instructor
Concepts Tested
None listed
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
500
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
General, hair and scalp, physical, chemical, hair
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
450 hours and Valid certificate
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Training program
Written Provider
PSI
Cost of
Written Exam
All $70 except: Electrology -
$150
Practical Provider PSI
Cost of
Practical Exam
All $70 except: Electrology -
$100
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
$140
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
General, anatomy, physical, chemical, hairstyling
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Infection control, bacteriology, client protection
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampooing, rinsing, scalp, hair care
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
70%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
$70
Regulations on
Written Retake
Closed book, no reference materials
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Manicure, facial, hair lightening, coloring, chemical
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
Yes
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
70%; Electrology - 75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
$70
Exam Dates
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, if same requirements as Tennessee
Renewal
Yes
Source
Tennessee
Tennessee Board of Electrolysis
Examiners
Cordell Hull Building, 3rd Floor
425 Fifth Avenue, North
Nashville, TN
37247
Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure
Cordell Hull Building, 3rd Floor
425 Fifth Avenue, North
Nashville, TN
37247
