SCHOOL OF
BEAUTY & Barber
For those interested in skincare and beauty treatments or other salon careers such as hair cutting, styling and coloring and manicures and pedicures, consider attending one of the state-approved academic programs at Genesis Career College’s School of Beauty & Barber.
GENESIS CAREER COLLEGE
Your Educational Gateway to Creative Careers in a Year or Less
Many careers in beauty and barber involve completing a short – but impactful – series of courses and then passing licensing exams administered by the state. Many work in salon environments directly with aesthetically focused clients, either as employees or independent contractors.
New classes start every month, so you don’t have to wait to begin your new path.
Beauty and Barber Programs Include:
What Happens If You Wait Until January?
What Happens If You Wait Until January? Most people who are close to a career training decision have said it at least once: "I will start in January." It sounds calm and smart. The holidays are coming. January feels like a clean reset. However, if you want to enroll...
Why September Feels Like the Real New Year (And What to Do With That)
Why September Feels Like the Real New Year (And What to Do With That) January gets all the credit for resolutions, but look at your actual life. The gym crowds thin by February. The big planner you bought gathers dust. Yet every year, when the light shifts and school...
What the End of Summer Actually Means for a Career Change Fall 2026
What the End of Summer Actually Means for a Career Change Fall 2026 The shift from summer to fall is one of the most natural times for people to start something new. When seasons change and calendars reset, people feel more ready to draw a line between before and...
How Long Is Cosmetology School in Tennessee? Everything You Need to Know Before You Enroll
How Long Is Cosmetology School in Tennessee? Everything You Need to Know Before You Enroll How long is cosmetology school in Tennessee? The state requires 1,500 hours of training. Full-time students at Genesis Career Colleges typically complete the program in 12 to 14...
How to Become a Medical Assistant in Tennessee: Training, Certification, and What Comes Next
How to Become a Medical Assistant in Tennessee: Training, Certification, and What Comes Next You already know you want to help patients. Now you want to know how to become a medical assistant in Tennessee without spending four years in college. The path is clear. You...
How Long Is Barber School? What to Expect Before You Enroll
How Long Is Barber School? What to Expect Before You Enroll Tennessee requires 1,500 hours of barber school training for Master Barber licensure. Full-time students typically finish in 10 to 14 months. If you are asking how long is barber school, this guide walks...
How Long Does HVAC School Take? A Realistic Timeline
How Long Does HVAC School Take? A Realistic Timeline Most HVAC trade school programs take about six to twelve months to complete. That is the honest answer to how long does HVAC school take for most new technicians. At Genesis Career Colleges, the HVAC-R program can...
Is HVAC School Worth It? An Honest Answer for 2026
Is HVAC School Worth It? An Honest Answer for 2026 Many people quietly wonder, is HVAC school worth it, and feel hesitant to even ask. It is a fair question. You are thinking about money, time, and whether you will actually like the work once you get there. Here is...
The 5,000-Year-Old Skincare Routine That Still Works
The 5,000-Year-Old Skincare Routine That Still Works Cleopatra did not know what lactic acid was. She knew that soaking in sour milk left her skin softer, smoother, and more luminous than plain water ever could. That simple ritual sits at the heart of ancient skincare...
Why Ancient Chinese Royalty Wore 6-Inch Nails (And What That Tells Us About the Modern Industry)
Why Ancient Chinese Royalty Wore 6-Inch Nails (And What That Tells Us About the Modern Industry) Empress Dowager Cixi sits for a portrait, her fingers ending not in fingertips but in gleaming crescents of gold and jade. Inside each nail guard, a keratin blade...
GET READY TO SUCCEED
CAREER SERVICES IS HERE AND READY TO HELP
- Externships
- Cover Letter / Resume Writing Classes
- Mock Job Interviews
- State board licensing test prep and mock exams
- Guest Speakers
4 Convenient
Locations
At Genesis Career College we have 4 convenient locations throughout Tennesee and Georgia, so you can choose the campus closest to you.
» Dalton, GA
2104 Fiber Park Drive
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-1300
» Cookeville, TN
880-A East 10th St.
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-8735
» Lebanon, TN
1505 Noah Court
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-7066
» Nashville, TN
30 Rachel Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 242-6811
Dalton, GA
2104 Fiber Park Drive Dalton, GA 30721
Cookeville, TN
880-A East 10th St. Cookeville, TN 38501
Lebanon, TN
1505 Noah Court Lebanon, TN 37087
Nashville, TN
30 Rachel Drive Nashville, TN 37214