Tennessee Waxing License Requirements - Hours, Exams & Steps
If you want to practice waxing in Tennessee, an aesthetician license is required by law. Here is what the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners requires, step by step.
Tennessee licenses waxing practitioners through the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. Required training: 750 hours. Requires passing both written and practical exams with a score of 70 percent or higher, administered by PSI.
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Tennessee Waxing licensing requirements at a glance
| Required hours | 750 hours |
| License type | Aesthetician License |
| Licensing board | Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners |
| Exams | Written and practical exams required |
| Estimated fees | Varies - confirm with board |
| Typical timeline | 6-9 months |
| Renewal | Typically every 1-2 years; CE hours may apply - confirm with the board |
| State notes | Requires passing both written and practical exams with a score of 70 percent or higher, administered by PSI. |
Requirements verified against official board sources. Rules change - confirm with the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners before you enroll.
Step by Step: How to Get Licensed in Tennessee
Prepare with our online Waxing course
Because Tennessee requires in-person training hours, our online course builds theory before or during your school program - it does not replace board-required clinical hours.
Four enrollment plans from $1,380. 12-module program taught by Aida Khazieva with lifetime access on Advanced plans and above.
Also see Waxing training overview in Tennessee for local schools and city guides.
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Frequently asked questions - Tennessee Waxing
Tennessee requires 750 hours through a path approved by the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
Requires passing both written and practical exams with a score of 70 percent or higher, administered by PSI.
Our online course can prepare you for the material, but Tennessee requires in-person hours through the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. Online study does not replace those hours.
Reciprocity rules vary by state and are not automatic. Contact the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners directly to ask about transferring an existing license.
You will need to complete 750 hours through an approved path, plus time to prepare for and pass the required exam. Total timelines vary based on your school's schedule.
Tennessee does not publish a single combined fee on the data we have. Application, exam, and license fees are set by the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners and can change, so confirm the current amounts directly with them.
Most states require periodic renewal, typically every one to two years, sometimes with continuing education hours. Tennessee's exact renewal cycle is not detailed in our data, so confirm it directly with the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
In most states, including Tennessee based on our data, you complete your required hours and pass your exam before working independently. Some schools allow supervised clinic work on real or model clients as part of training itself. Confirm what counts as work under Tennessee rules with the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
Financial Aid and Government Support
Several real federal and state programs can help cover the cost of beauty education. Federal Pell Grants and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) are available to eligible students at accredited schools through the FAFSA. Veterans and their families may be able to use GI Bill benefits at VA-approved programs. Some states also offer workforce funding through WIOA, administered by local American Job Centers, though eligibility for cosmetology and esthetics programs varies by region.
Important: these programs apply to your accredited in-person school, where you complete your required hours, not to our online preparation course directly. Contact your chosen school's financial aid office or your local American Job Center to find out what you qualify for.
Sourced from the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. Verified July 2026. Licensing rules can change - always confirm current requirements with the board before enrolling or applying.