Esthetician Schools in Tennessee
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222 East Unaka Avenue
Johnson City, TN 37601
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers – Accredited
Chattanooga, TN 37415
Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology – Accredited
Franklin, TN 37064
Global Beauty and Barber Institute – Accredited
Goodlettsville, TN 37070
You must attend school in the state you want to practice in. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited school. Learn more about the requirements in your state.
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How to Become a Esthetician in Tennessee
- 750 education hours are required to become licensed.
- You must renew your license every 2 years.
- 0 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
- The average for estheticians in Tennessee is $30,460 ($14.65/hour). This is lower than the national average of $34,090 ($16.39/hour).
- There is a predicted 19% job increase between 2016 - 2026 for estheticians. This is higher than the expected national growth of 11%.
Years of smiling, frowning, talking, and even gravity can take a lot out of your skin. With high-quality skin care training, you can help Tennessee residents and tourists get the healthy, smooth skin they want.
Whether a procedure calls for chemicals, skin care tools, or machines, an esthetics license gives you the expertise you need.
State License Requirements
Required to earn a esthetics license
After you graduate from a Tennessee beauty school, you can sign up to take your licensing exams through the Tennessee Division of Regulatory Boards, Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. You must pass both licensing exams to get your license and be able to work freely. Submit your application, your testing fees, and proof of your educational hours to get started.
Education Details
The path to licensure starts at a Tennessee school. Esthetics programs must offer at least 750 hours of training, and their curricula must meet strict state standards.
Courses Required at Tennessee Esthetic Schools
License Renewal
License renewal period
Continuing education required
Cosmetology license renewal in Tennessee is required every two years, and you can renew your license up to 60 days before its expiration date. Barber license renewal costs $80. Cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician, natural hairstylist and shampooer license renewal costs $50. Instructor license renewal costs $60. You must pay a $25 late fee if your application is received after the expiration date. Cosmetology and barber instructors must complete 16 approved CEUs every two years. There are currently no continuing education requirements for beauty practitioners.
Tennessee Esthetics Careers
Average yearly salary for esthetics in Tennessee
Demand for skin care specialists is growing rapidly in Tennessee, which is why this is one of the best times to check out skin care career options. By the year 2026, demand for skin care specialists is expected to increase 19% (O*Net, 2019). The average salary for a Tennessee skin care specialist is $30,460 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020).
As an esthetician, you can build your brand by offering cutting-edge skin care services. Spas and resorts throughout Tennessee offer clients luxurious treatments like exfoliating body scrubs, body wraps, skin resurfacing, and hot stone therapy. Find out what you're passionate about, whether it's facial skin care, body skin care, or something else entirely, and make it happen with an esthetics career.
Contact the Tennessee State Board of Esthetics
- 500 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243
- Website: Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners
- Email: Cosmetology.Board@TN.Gov
- Call: 615-741-2515
- Fax: 615-741-1310