* 1,500 hours of training at a licensed cosmetology school
* Pass the written and practical exams administered by the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners
* Be at least 16 years old
* Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Transferring a Cosmetology License to Tennessee
If you are a licensed cosmetologist in another state, you may be able to transfer your license to Tennessee. To do so, you must:
* Submit an application to the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners
* Pay the application fee
* Provide proof of your cosmetology license from another state
* Provide proof of your training
* Pass the Tennessee written and practical exams
Once you have met all of the requirements, the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners will issue you a Tennessee cosmetology license.