August 2012

Cosmetology Continuing Education Change Effective September 1, 2012

Texas Cosmetology Law requires all cosmetology licensees to complete required continuing education (CE) to renew their license.
On January 25, 2012, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to the cosmetology rules. Those amendments included a change in the number of required CE hours to renew a cosmetology license.

If your license expiration date is before September 1, 2012, you need to complete six (6) continuing education hours.

LICENSE TYPES	CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
Cosmetology operator license Manicurist specialty license Esthetician specialty license Esthetician/Manicurist specialty license Hair weaving specialty certificate Hair braiding specialty certificate Wig specialty certificate Shampoo/conditioning specialty certificate	2 hours in sanitation 2 hours addressing topics other than sanitation 2 hours from the curriculum subjects listed in Rule 83.120
Instructors Cosmetology instructor license Manicure instructor specialty license Esthetician instructor specialty license	2 hours in sanitation 2 hours addressing topics other than sanitation 2 hours in methods of teaching

If your license expiration date is on or after September 1, 2012, you need to complete four (4) continuing education hours.

LICENSE TYPES

CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS

Cosmetology operator license
Manicurist specialty license
Esthetician specialty license
Esthetician/Manicurist specialty license
Hair weaving specialty certificate
Hair braiding specialty certificate
Wig specialty certificate
Shampoo/conditioning specialty certificate
Eyelash Extension Specialty license

1 hour of sanitation

3 hours addressing curriculum
topics listed in Rule 83.120

Instructors**
Cosmetology instructor license
Esthetician instructor license
Manicure instructor specialty license
Esthetician/manicure instructor
Eyelash Extension Instructor Specialty license

**There is a rule change pending and the department will keep you updated on its status.

Cosmetology licensees who is at least 65 years old and has held a cosmetology license for at least 15 years

1 hour of sanitation

3 hours in methods of teaching

2 hours of sanitation
2 hours of methods of teaching

1 hour of sanitation

Don Dudley, director of TDLR’s Education and Examination Division, states, “If your license is about to expire and you haven’t completed the continuing education requirements, go ahead and submit your license renewal application. You can complete your TDLR-approved CE courses as we process your application.”

Unsure of the number of continuing education hours you have completed?

Licensees can check their hours on TDLR's web site. It is the responsibility of the continuing education provider to report the hours to TDLR and if your hours have not been reported, you should contact the provider first. If the reporting issue is not resolved, you have the option of filing a complaint with the department. TDLR’s web site: www.license.state.tx.us/cosmet/cosmetce.htm

Continuing Education Courses Offered 3 Ways

Three easy ways to earn your continuing education hours:

Sign up for CE classes offered at industry trade shows
Find classroom courses on the TDLR website
Find Internet courses on the TDLR website

www.license.state.tx.us/ContinuingEducation

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

Cosmetology Shear Numbers

Operators – 118,493
Manicurists – 37,439
Estheticians – 17,411
Eyelash Extension Specialty - 855
Hair Weavers – 152
Hair Braiders – 1,126
Shampoo Specialists – 141
Wig Specialists – 21
Shampoo Apprentices – 13,364
Operator Instructors – 4,669
Manicure Instructors – 46
Esthetician Instructors – 145
Wig Instructors – 2
Students – 23,480
Schools – 431
Salons – 19,577
Manicure Salons – 889
Esthetic Specialty Salons – 862
Eyelash Extension Salon - 10
Esthetic/Manicure Specialty Salons – 4,47
Hair Braiding/Weaving Salons –140
Wig Salons – 28
Dual Shop/Salon –2,137*
Cos. Operator Booth Rentals – 33,237
Cos. Manicure Booth Rentals – 17,112
Cos. Esthetician Booth Rentals – 1,260
Cos. Hair Braiding Booth Rentals – 127
Cos. Hair Weaving Booth Rentals – 29
Eyelash Extension Booth Rental - 61

* Dual number also listed in barber statistics

Barber Shear Numbers

Barbers – 14,022
Barber Manicurists – 352
Barber Technicians – 17
Barber Hair Braiding Specialist – 206
Barber Hair Weaving Specialist – 2
Barber Shops – 4,224
Mobile Barber Shop - 2
Barber Manicure Shops – 81
Barber Hair Braiding Shops – 11
Barber Hair Weaving Shops – 3
Dual Shop/Salon –2,137*
Barber Instructors – 183
Students –2,260
Schools – 42
Class A Barber Booth Rentals – 4,985
Barber Manicure Booth Rentals – 68
Barber Technician Booth Rental – 1
Barber Hair Braiding Booth Rentals – 19
Barber Hair Weaving Booth Rentals – 0
Barber Shampoo Apprentice - 211

* 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