TDLR Cosmetology License Renewal Requirements

Cosmetology continuing education courses must be dedicated to one or more of the following subjects:

• Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 1602 and 1603
• 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 83
• Health and Sanitation Standards in Chapter 83; and/or
• Curriculum subjects listed in 16 Texas Administrative Code, §83.120

To renew an operator license, manicurist specialty license, facialist specialty license, hair weaving specialty certificate, hair braiding specialty certificate, wig specialty certificate, or shampoo/conditioning specialty certificate, a licensee must complete a total of 6 hours of approved Texas cosmetology license renewal courses.  To renew an instructor license, manicure instructor specialty license, or facial instructor specialty license, a licensee must complete a total of 6 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education. 

After your Texas cosmetology license has expired, you may still renew it provided you have completed the required cosmetology continuing education hours within the term of the license being renewed.

Texas cosmetology licensees who are at least 65 years of age and have held a license for at least 15 years are only required to complete 2 years of cosmetology CE in a health and safety course.

TDLR Cosmetology License Renewal Requirements

Always consult the rules of the TDLR for verification of the Texas cosmetology license renewal requirements.

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