Tennessee Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Tennessee you need to satisfy the Tennessee Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Board's continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Tennessee requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Tennessee Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Board

No continuing education is required to renew a standard cosmetologist license in Tennessee. The board's 16-hour CE requirement applies only to cosmetology instructors, not to cosmetologists.

Full Cosmetology renewal guide for Tennessee (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Tennessee Cosmetology CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Tennessee Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Board before purchasing.

Elite Learning — Cosmetology CE
State-approved cosmetology CE packages built around each state's renewal topics.
Milady Training (Cengage)
Continuing education and skills courses from the leading cosmetology education brand.
360training
Online cosmetology CE accepted in states that require continuing education for renewal.

Tennessee Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Cosmetology license in Tennessee?

Tennessee does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. No continuing education is required to renew a standard cosmetologist license in Tennessee. The board's 16-hour CE requirement applies only to cosmetology instructors, not to cosmetologists.

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Tennessee?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Tennessee Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Board. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Tennessee Cosmetology CE?

Tennessee generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Tennessee Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Board.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Tennessee Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Board. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Tennessee Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Board site →

Cosmetology CE courses in another state

All states: Cosmetologist renewal