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COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
License Description
COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
This is a person who is licensed as a cosmetologist and is certified with the board as a cosmetology instructor. The person may not practice cosmetology as a profession within a school setting, but may practice as a cosmetologist elsewhere.
PROSPECTIVE:
A school of cosmetology must have at least one certified instructor, and must have at least one certified instructor for each junior instructor. A certified instructor must be on the premises whenever a cosmetology school (including public high school or state vocational technical school offering cosmetology courses) is in operation.
REQUIREMENTS:
Hold a valid license cosmetologist's, manicurist's , aesthetician's, or natural hair stylist's license issued by the board; and meet educational and experience requirements.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Be a high school graduate or possess a graduate equivalency diploma (G.E.D) AND EITHER Complete a board-approved course in instructor training of at least 300 hours within a period of six months as an instructor trainee OR Complete service as a junior instructor for a minimum of one year.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Has been licensed as a cosmetologist, aesthetician, manicurist, or natural hair stylist for at least three continuous years.
Licensing Agency
Department of Commerce and Insurance
Division of Regulatory Boards
Division of Regulatory Boards
Davy Crockett Tower 4th Floor, 500 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741 2515
Active Status
Active
Active Military/Veterans
Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
No criminal record prohibitions
Education
Specific course required
Exam
No exam required
License Type
Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
License Updated
08/10/2023
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