September 2011

Continuing Education for Cosmetology License Renewals

One requirement to renew your Texas cosmetology license is you must complete department-approved continuing education (C.E.) courses. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1602.354(a) sets out the law governing CE for cosmetology: The commission will by rule recognize, prepare, or administer continuing education programs for the practice of cosmetology. Participation in the programs is mandatory for all license renewals.

Although the number of required CE hours may differ by license type there are four CE hours that are common to all cosmetology licensees. Two (2) hours in Sanitation and 2 hours in Texas cosmetology laws and rules are required for everyone renewing a cosmetology license.

It is easy to understand the importance of refreshing your knowledge about proper sanitation; you want to keep your clients healthy and your reputation spotless. But, you may wonder why you have to take a cosmetology laws and rules course every renewal period. After all, depending on the license you hold while in school you may have as many as 100 hours of "orientation, rules and laws" in the operator's course, ten (10) hours of required laws and rules in the hair braiding/hair weaving/wig/shampoo and conditioning curriculums or somewhere in-between.

This past June the Texas Legislature adjourned until January 2013, but during the session they passed Senate Bill 1170 which added several new cosmetology laws and made changes to others. A few examples of the changes in the bill include:

Changed "Facialist" term to "Esthetician" (effective immediately),
Created a specialty license in eyelash extension application (target date February 2012),
Establishing a Cosmetology Operator to Barber Crossover license (target date February 2012),
New Paths to Earn a Cosmetology Instructor license (target date February 2012).

CE courses include information about changes to existing laws and address the new laws passed this session. And, CE providers will continue to refresh your memory concerning the laws and rules that most often appear in TDLR's list of "Top Ten Cosmetology Violations."

The Texas Cosmetology Advisory Board, the Commission and TDLR staff, are working to implement the bill: drafting rules, developing school curriculum for new licenses and creating new forms. To receive the latest information on the bill implementation sign up and receive TDLR's email notifications. You will also receive email notification of advisory board meetings and other pertinent industry notices.

TDLR now has a Facebook and Twitter account too.

To subscribe visit:

Email Notifications - www.license.state.tx.us/newsletters/TDLRnotificationLists.asp

Facebook – www.facebook.com/TDLRLicense

Twitter - twitter.com/TDLRLicense

If you aren't able to attend an advisory board meeting you can view it on the TDLR website: www.license.state.tx.us.

Additional Paths to Barber Instructor License

Senate Bill 1170 made several changes and additions to the barbering industry laws. One significant change is the replacing of the term "barber teacher" with "barber instructor." The law expanded the scope of practice for a person holding a barber instructor license: not only will barber instructors be able to perform barbering actions; they may instruct students in any barbering act.

Just as the title of the license changed, some eligibility requirements were added to provide avenues for a qualified person to be an instructor. To submit an application as a barber instructor an applicant must:

1. Be at least 18 years old;

2. Possess a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate;

3. Hold a current Class A barber certificate;

4. Have completed:

A. 750 hours of instruction in barber courses and methods of teaching in a barber school, or;
B. At least one year of work experience as a licensed Class A Barber and one of the following:
1. 500 hours of instruction in barber courses and methods of teaching in a commission-approved training program;
2. 15 semester hours in education courses from an accredited college or university within the 10 years preceding the date of application;
3. Hold an education degree from an accredited college or university, and;
C. Pass the required examination.

The barbering industry expressed a desire for more Texas barber instructors to train more Class A Barbers. The Barbering Advisory Board, the Commission and TDLR staff acted upon the industry's suggestion and carried that message to the legislature. To read S.B. 1170 in its entirety, find it on the Texas Legislature Online at:

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/pdf/SB01170F.pdf#navpanes=0.

To receive the latest information regarding the barbering program, TDLR encourages everyone working in the barber industry, to sign up and receive TDLR's email notifications.

Remember, TDLR now has a Facebook and Twitter presence. To subscribe visit:

Email Notifications - www.license.state.tx.us/newsletters/TDLRnotificationLists.asp

Facebook – www.facebook.com/TDLRLicense

Twitter - twitter.com/TDLRLicense

Renewing your license online is fast, easy and safe at
http://www.license.state.tx.us/cosmet/cosmetforms.htm#online

Cosmetology Shear Numbers

Operators – 113,824
Manicurists – 35,736
Facial Specialists – 16,107
Hair Weavers – 158
Hair Braiders – 1,029
Shampoo Specialists – 146
Wig Specialists – 18
Shampoo Apprentices – 12,454
Operator Instructors – 4,445
Manicure Instructors – 49
Facial Instructors – 118
Wig Instructors – 3
Students – 22,304
Schools – 420
Salons – 19,671
Manicure Salons – 922
Facial Salons – 722
Facial/Manicure Salons – 4,114
Hair Braiding/Weaving Salons – 139
Wig Salons – 34
Dual Shop/Salon – 1,658*
Cos. Operator Booth Rentals – 31,217
Cos. Manicure Booth Rentals – 15,107
Cos. Facialist Booth Rentals – 1,172
Cos. Hair Braiding Booth Rentals – 106
Cos. Hair Weaving Booth Rentals – 30

* Dual number also listed in barber statistics

Barber Shear Numbers

Barbers – 13,488
Barber Manicurists – 374
Barber Technicians – 16
Barber Hair Braiding Specialist – 161
Barber Hair Weaving Specialist – 1
Barber Shops – 4,448
Mobile Barber Shop - 4
Barber Manicure Shops – 89
Barber Hair Braiding Shops – 7
Barber Hair Weaving Shops – 4
Dual Shop/Salon – 1,658*
Barber Instructors – 167
Students –2,330
Schools – 42
Class A Barber Booth Rentals – 4,519
Barber Manicure Booth Rentals – 64
Barber Technician Booth Rental – 1
Barber Hair Braiding Booth Rentals – 12
Barber Hair Weaving Booth Rentals – 0

* Dual shop/salon also listed in cosmetology statistics

Texas Barber & Cosmetology News
(512) 463-6599 or 1-800-803-9202
www.license.state.tx.us

COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
P.O. Box 12088 Austin, Texas 78711
cs.cosmetologists@license.state.tx.us

Cosmetology Advisory Board:
Daired Ogle, Officer
Clive Lamb, Diane Salazar, Glenda Jemison, Allison Leigh West,
Rojean Solis Brewer, Pamela Gold, Ron Robinson, Gordon Logan

BARBER PROGRAM
P.O. Box 13489 Austin, Texas 78711
cs.barbers@license.state.tx.us

Barber Advisory Board:
Linda G. Connor, Presiding Officer
Ronald Brown, Jimmy Johnson, Jennifer Grisham

Commissioners:
Frank Denton, Chair
Mike Arismendez, Vice Chair
LuAnn Roberts Morgan, Lilian Norman-Keeney, Fred N. Moses, Deborah Yurco, Ravi Shah
William Kuntz, Executive Director