COSMETOLOGIST <br><br>A cosmetologist performs, for compensation, arranging, dressing, curling, waving, cleansing, cutting, singeing, bleaching, coloring, or similar work on the hair. A cosmetologist may care for or service wigs or hair pieces; manicure; massage, clean, stimulate, manipulate, exercise, beautify or perform similar work upon the hands, arms, face neck or feet with hands or by use of cosmetic preparations, tonics, lotions or creams; place or apply artificial eyelashes, give facials, apply makeup, give skin care, or remove superfluous hair by tweezing, depilatories, or waxing. <br><br>REQUIREMENTS: <br>Be at least 16 years of age and meet educational and examination requirements.<br><br>EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: <br>Completion of 1,500 hours in practice and theory at a school of cosmetology. <br><br>EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: <br>Written and practical national examination. <br><br>RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS: <br>Renewal notices mailed approximately one month prior to renewal date. Licensee required to submit renewal notice with required fee, if applicable, due by expiration date on license. <br><br>CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: <br>Twenty-four (24) hours every two years for cosmetology instructors. <br><br>PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: <br>Tennessee Cosmetology Association <br>[Contact licensing authority for address and phone number of current president] <br><br>National Cosmetology Association <br>3510 Olive Street <br>St. Louis, MO 63103 <br>Phone: (800) 527-1683
