Tennessee 16 Hour Health & Hygiene Training Course
For Braiders Registration: 16 Hour Health, Safety, and Sanitation
Hair Braider Definition:
A person who uses techniques that result in tension on hair strands, such as twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding of the hair, by hand or mechanical appliances for compensation, without cutting, coloring, relaxing, removing, chemically treating, or using other preparations to straighten, curl, or alter the structure of the hair.
Licensing Requirements
Must be at least 14 years of age
Education Requirements
To legally provide natural hair braiding services, you must complete sixteen (16) hours of approved health and hygiene training, either online or in person. After completing the training, you will receive a certificate of completion. This training is a one-time requirement, which you will confirm during your biennial registration. You must keep your certificate on file and be able to produce it upon request.
To work as a Braider in the state of Tennessee, you must:
- Complete 16 hours of training in health and hygiene, wellness, and related topics, either online or in person
- Register every two years and pay a $30 registration fee through www.core.tn.gov
- Use only disposable tools or tools that are properly cleaned and sanitized
- Clearly post a notice stating that the Hair Braider is not licensed, and avoid calling yourself a natural hair stylist
Please note that a license is still required to perform Natural Hair Styling.
Course Curriculum
Career as a Hair Braider
What does a Hair Braider do?
A hair braider specializes in creating braided hairstyles using natural hair or extensions, such as box braids, cornrows, twists, and locs. They consult with clients to choose styles and maintain hair health. Many hair braiders also manage their own clients, schedules, and hair care services as part of their business. Hair braiding involves intricately twisting, pulling, shaping, and braiding hair.
Health & Hygiene
Personal hygiene focuses on taking care of your body by keeping it clean, which helps reduce the spread of germs. Grooming involves caring for your hair and nails through everyday activities such as styling hair, shaving, trimming nails, and applying nail polish. Maintaining good hygiene and grooming habits helps individuals feel confident and supports both emotional and physical well-being.
Safety and Sanitation
Sanitation means keeping yourself and your work area clean by removing dirt you can see. When you practice good sanitation, you help reduce germs and protect yourself and others from getting sick. Simple sanitation habits include washing your hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer before and after services.
