License: COSMETOLOGIST

PO Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 463-6599

Cosmetologists provide personalized services designed to help people look attractive. These include hair styling, facials, manicures and wig styling. They must be skilled in the use of various tools such as scissors, razors, hair dryers, and curling irons. Cosmetologists are familiar also with chemical preparations used in hair coloring, waving, and straightening. A cosmetologist should be able to advise patrons on the best hairstyle and treatment for them. The operator license authorizes its holder to practice all phases of cosmetology, including any specialty. An additional license is required to be an instructor, esthetician or manicurist. Specialty certificates are available for particular skills such as shampoo/conditioning, wigs, hair weaving or hair braiding.
More information about this license

  • Stand-alone license
  • State exam required
  • Specific course required
  • Continuing education required
  • No experience required
  • Specific type of conviction prohibited
  • No physical requirements
  • Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
License information updated 10/27/2021