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Texas Cosmetology, Nail Technician and Esthetician Requirements
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1,000 hrs · Written: required · Practical: required
600 hrs · Written: required · Practical: required
750 hrs · Written: required · Practical: required
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| Requirement | Cosmetology | Nail Technician | Esthetician |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,000 hrsTraining | 600 hrsTraining | 750 hrsTraining |
| Written exam | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status |
| Practical exam | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status |
Cosmetology
- Training hours
- 1,000 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- RequiredExam status
Nail Technician
- Training hours
- 600 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- RequiredExam status
Esthetician
- Training hours
- 750 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- RequiredExam status
Licensing board
Who issues these licenses
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Licenses renew every 2 years.
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1,000 hrs · Written: required · Practical: requiredTexas Cosmetology guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →600 hrs · Written: required · Practical: requiredTexas Nail Technician guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →750 hrs · Written: required · Practical: requiredTexas Esthetician guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →