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Level up your skills, build your brand, and step into success with IOBTN! Join the Winning Team in Natural Hair

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Natural Hair Stylist

(On-Campus Course)

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Professional Educator

(Online Course)

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Natural Hair Stylist

(Hybrid Course)

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Tennessee’s 1st Freestanding Natural Hair School Where Natural Hair Comes First

Founded in 2016, The Institute of Beauty offers high-quality, culturally rooted natural hair education. Our students learn more than styling—they master the craft, grow their confidence, and build the foundation for lifelong success.

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Tennessee’s 1st Freestanding Natural Hair School Where Natural Hair Comes First

Founded in 2016, The Institute of Beauty offers high-quality, culturally rooted natural hair education. Our students learn more than styling—they master the craft, grow their confidence, and build the foundation for lifelong success.

ENROLL NOW

Our ‘Triple E’ Standard

Educate.

We offer an unmatched cutting-edge curriculum within our state approved apprenticeship learning model. 

Empower.

We foster a supportive environment that helps each student grow in confidence, leadership, and creativity. 

Equip.

From technical skills to entrepreneurial know-how, our graduates leave The Institute of Beauty fully prepared to excel in the industry. 

Our ‘Triple E’ Standard

Educate.

We offer an unmatched cutting-edge curriculum within our state approved apprenticeship learning model. 

Empower.

We foster a supportive environment that helps each student grow in confidence, leadership, and creativity. 

Equip.

From technical skills to entrepreneurial know-how, our graduates leave The Institute of Beauty fully prepared to excel in the industry. 

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Alumni Hall of Fame

Our graduates are salon owners, mobile stylists, educators, and community leaders across the country. At IOBTN, you don’t just earn a license—you start a legacy.

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VIB Braiding

Thelma McGhee

VIB Braiding
Chrysalis Locs

Cynthia Johnson

Chrysalis Locs
Hair Galore

Jerin Towns

Hair Galore
The Jas Experience

Jasmine Jackson

The Jas Experience
Meet Our Alumni

Why IOBTN?

Comprehensive Apprenticeship Model

  • A seamless transition from classroom learning to real-world salon experience under the guidance of licensed professionals with 10+ years of experience.

Flexible Learning Structure

  • A blend of online theoretical instruction and in-person hands-on training to accommodate diverse learning styles and schedules.

Empowerment-Focused Education

  • A commitment to fostering self-confidence, entrepreneurship, and excellence in natural hair care.

Industry Partnerships

  • Collaborations with MSCS CCTE, local salons, and correctional reentry programs to expand opportunities for students.
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The number one benefit to enrolling at The Institute of Beauty is that I was able to open more doors for myself! I have since opened a salon and created opportunities to teach other while growing my business.

Latarah "Loc God" Spearman
Salon Owner

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