Cosmetology Schools near Nashville, TN

Nashville, Tennessee is a popular destination for bachelorette parties, weddings, music festivals, and other social events. Tourists and locals alike wanting to look their best may turn to cosmetologists to help them achieve the looks they desire.

The median salary for cosmetologists and hairstylists in Nashville is $25,970, or $12.01 per hour. This is just slightly less than the U.S. average cosmetologist salary of $26,090. However, there is an expected 25% job growth in the field of cosmetology in Tennessee—considerably larger than the 9% growth expected across the U.S.

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To become a cosmetologist in Tennessee you need 1500 hours of training, a background check, and application fees. Your license will need to be renewed every two years. The schools listed below will help you gain the hours and experience you need to become a practicing cosmetologist in the state of Tennessee.

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Paul Mitchell The School

Program: Cosmetology

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Aveda Institute

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Georgia Career Institute (GA)

Program: Cosmetology

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1765 Galleria Boulevard
Franklin, TN 37067

(615) 567-5417
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Massage Therapy

7106 Moores Lane Suite A
Brentwood, TN 37027

(615) 353-8333
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Teacher Training
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Austin's Beauty College – Accredited

585 South Riverside Drive
Clarksville, TN 37040

CDRS Academy of Beauty – Accredited

400 Madison Street
Clarksville, TN 37040

Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology – Accredited

595 Hillsboro Road Suite 325
Franklin, TN 37064

Genesis Career College – Accredited

30 Rachel Drive
Nashville, TN 37214

Genesis Career College - Lebanon – Accredited

1505 Noah Court
Lebanon, TN 37087

Lebanon Beauty and Style Academy – Accredited

414 East Market Street
Lebanon, TN 37087

Mark Anthony's School Of Cosmetology – Accredited

1810 Shady Book Street Suite 2
Columbia, TN 38401

Paul Mitchell The School Murfreesboro – Accredited

1720 Old Fort Parkway Suite L200
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Shear Perfection Academy of Cosmetology – Accredited

5620 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson – Accredited

740 Highway 46 South
Dickson, TN 37055

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro – Accredited

1303 Old Fort Parkway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville – Accredited

100 White Bridge Pike
Nashville, TN 37209

The Salon Professional Academy - Nashville – Accredited

2710 Old Lebanon Road Suite 6
Nashville, TN 37214

Tristar Beauty Academy – Accredited

1107 Battlewood Street
Franklin, TN 37069
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You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.

Cost of Cosmetology Schools in Nashville

In the Nashville area, the range of reported Cosmetology schools runs from $3,625 – $19,460, with an average of $11,871.

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