Terms Used In Tennessee Code 62-4-134

  • Board: means the state board of cosmetology and barber examiners created by §. See Tennessee Code 62-4-102
  • Natural hair styling: means 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, which work does not include the application of dyes, reactive chemicals or other preparations to alter the color or to straighten, curl or alter the structure of the hair. See Tennessee Code 62-4-102
  • Natural hair stylist: means a person licensed to practice natural hair styling. See Tennessee Code 62-4-102

A licensed natural hair stylist may render natural hair styling services without the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist. Natural hair stylists may render services only in an establishment licensed by the board.