Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville - Cosmetology School
Founded in 2011, Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville offers leading programs in cosmetology, barbering, cosmetology teacher training, and eyelash extensions in a welcoming 13,600-square-foot facility. Located near the vibrant West Town Mall and the University of Tennessee, the school is within an hour’s drive of Dollywood and close to the scenic cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Maryville, Powell, Oak Ridge, Clinton, and Sevierville. These areas, rich in cultural and recreational opportunities, enhance the student experience.
Explore all that Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville has to offer while you start your education journey!
Visit Our CampusCosmetology
Start your cosmetology education and learn real-world haircutting, coloring, styling, makeup, skin care, and nails. You’ll explore the fundamentals and theory in the classroom, then practice skills like braiding, extensions, and other popular techniques in a salon environment, using professional products, tools, and skills.
Cosmetology (1500 hrs)
Barbering
Students in our barbering programs learn classic short haircuts as well as scissor and clipper-over-comb techniques, fades, tapers, and precision haircutting. They also learn short-hair color placements, short-hair styling techniques, customized beard grooming, and shaves.
Barbering (1500 hrs)
Teacher Training
Our Teacher Training program uses various methodologies to teach instructors how to facilitate theory and practical lessons, along with the necessary skill sets to evaluate student performance with proper coaching and feedback, and to prepare students for their cosmetology, barbering, or esthetician state board examination.
Instructor (300 hrs)
Eyelash Extension Specialist
A comprehensive and innovative hybrid training course designed for aspiring lash extension specialists. The program covers sanitation and safety, lash theory, application techniques, tools to build their digital portfolios, essential professional development practices, and more.
Financial Aid
and Scholarships
We love supporting the dreams of our Future Professionals. That’s why our Financial Aid Office at our Knoxville campus is here to help educate you on the types of financial aid. There are several financial aid, alternative funding, and scholarship options available to those who qualify.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN KNOXVILLE
Our students (we call them Future Professionals) donate their time, talent, and energy to various charities through cut-a-thons, fashion shows, and countless other fundraising events and philanthropic activities. We make a difference—and have fun doing it!
See How We Give Back
Digital Support
Whether they’re at home, in the classroom, or enjoying the famous Great Smoky Mountains National Park, our beauty school students always have access to their assignments, the latest school news, and career tips from beauty industry leaders at their fingertips.
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Student Clubs
At Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville, education doesn’t end at the classroom door. Our student-run Green Team teaches our school and local communities how to respect the Earth and find innovative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more about our cosmetology school in Knoxville.
Student Payment Portal
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Title IX Coordinator
Alex Wissell
8380 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
alexw@knoxville.paulmitchell.edu
865-966-0400
Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville, please visit https://www.tn.govhttps://www.tn.gov/thec/bureaus/student-aid-and-compliance/postsecondary-state-authorization/authorized-institutions-and-data.html.