Education and training
Evidence reviewedComplete a 1,000-hour Cosmetology Operator course at a licensed school before applying.
Sourcehttps://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/apply-cosmetologist.htmRetrieved 2026-09-03
Texas · Cosmetology
Texas Cosmetology License Requirements
Provenance
Official sources
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/Retrieved 2026-09-03
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/apply-cosmetologist.htmRetrieved 2026-09-03
Official-source reference
Licensing requirements
Field-reviewed details link to their exact supporting source. Any older detail awaiting a separate field review is labeled and retains the guide source. Confirm the current rules for your license type before applying or renewing.
Exams
Evidence reviewedPass both the written and practical examinations. PSI sends written-exam scheduling instructions after TDLR verifies eligibility.
Sourcehttps://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/apply-cosmetologist.htmRetrieved 2026-09-03
Application fee
Evidence reviewedThe nonrefundable application fee is $50.
Sourcehttps://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/apply-cosmetologist.htmRetrieved 2026-09-03
Background check
Evidence reviewedTDLR conducts a criminal-history background check on every license applicant.
Sourcehttps://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/apply-cosmetologist.htmRetrieved 2026-09-03
Endorsement or reciprocity
Evidence reviewedApplicants whose cosmetology training was completed outside Texas should follow TDLR's Cosmetology or Barbering License by Equivalence process.
Sourcehttps://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/apply-cosmetologist.htmRetrieved 2026-09-03
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