Cosmetology / Barber - Aesthetician
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About
An aesthetician does one or more of the following; massage, clean, stimulate, manipulate, exercise, beautify or perform similar work with hands or mechanical or electrical apparatus or by use of cosmetic preparations, tonics, lotions or creams; places or applies artificial eyelashes, gives facials, applies makeup, gives skin care or removes superfluous hair by tweezing, depilatories or waxing.
Requirements
Education Requirements
Satisfactory completion of a course of instruction of not less than 750 hours in the practice and theory of aesthetics at a school of cosmetology.
Examination Requirements
A written and practical examination is required. For information on application, registration, examination or fees, contact our testing vender PSI online at https://candidate.psiexams.com/index.jsp or by phone, 800-733-9267.
Renewal Requirements
Renewals are required every two years.
Fees
The fee for an initial application is $60.
The Aesthetician renewal fee is $60.
If the renewal is not processed prior to the expiration date listed on the license, there is an additional late fee of $25.00 per license.
Additional
Licenses expired for more than three (3) years become invalid. In order to reinstate an invalid license, the licensee must take reinstatement exams. There are no waivers to this provision.
Grace Period
The grace period is 3 years. The late fee is $25. This fee applies 31 days up to 2 years. From year 2 to year 3 late fee will go up another $60.
After 3 years must retest and reapply for license.
Change of Address
Am I required to notify the board if I change my address?
Yes, in order to receive your renewal notice, we must have your current address.
While we prefer you report a change of address online at core.tn.gov, they may be sent via email to cosmetology.board@tn.gov
How do I submit a change of address/location?
For individuals, you can change your address in your core account at core.tn.gov. After you log in or create an account, you will choose the “My Licenses or Permits” tab, select your credential, then select the Change Address option.
If you own a shop or school you must apply for a change of location and receive an inspection. You can do this within the shop's core account at core.tn.gov. After you log in or create an account, you will choose the “My Licenses or Permits” tab, select your credential, then select the Location Change option.
NOTE: If you need to update your MAILING ADDRESS only, you can email your shop name, license # and request to cosmetology.board@tn.gov.