Tennesseeesthetician license & exam requirements
State-specific examHow to get licensed as an aesthetician in Tennessee: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Tennessee board.
- License
- Aesthetician
- Training hours
- 750
- Written exam
- State-specific exam
- Exam vendor
- PSI
Exam details & notes
Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners contracts with PSI for its National Barber Cosmetology Program (NBCP) exams — PSI-developed content, not NIC. Written theory: 75 questions, 90 minutes, 70% to pass ($70). Separate practical exam also required, 70% to pass ($70); PSI offers remote-proctored written and virtual practical testing. No separate state-law exam — licensing/law content is ~10% of the written outline. Training must be at a licensed cosmetology school (no apprenticeship path for aestheticians).
Preparing for the Tennessee exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. Tennessee runs its own written exam, but it covers largely the same core science and safety material, so the course is strong preparation. Study your Tennessee law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Tennessee esthetician license FAQ
Does Tennessee use the NIC esthetician exam?
No. Tennessee uses a state-specific written exam (PSI) rather than the NIC national exam.
How many training hours does Tennessee require for an esthetician license?
750
How do I get an esthetician license in Tennessee?
Complete the required training hours (750), satisfy the written exam requirement (State-specific exam, vendor PSI), and apply through the Tennessee board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Tennessee esthetician or cosmetology-related board exam?
PrepTempo's Esthetician State Board course covers the NIC national theory core (infection control, skin science, analysis, and treatments) with free sample questions and free Chapter 1. Study Tennessee law-and-rules from your board on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Tennessee board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.