Texas Licensees, Know Your License Requirements
Continuing Education for Barbers & Cosmetologists
Starting on September 1, 2025, all Barber and Cosmetology licensees who have been licensed for fewer than 15 years must complete 4 hours of CE when they renew their license. The 4 hours of CE must include the following:
Multiple License Holders
Individuals holding both a barber and cosmetology license: CEs taken for one license will satisfy the CE requirements for the other license(s).
License holders who have held a license for 15+ Years
Barbering and Cosmetology license holders who have held their license for 15 years or more are required to complete 2 hours of continuing education, as follows:
A dual license holder who has not held both licenses for 15 years or more must take the additional 2 CE hours in barbering and cosmetology related topics until both licenses have been held for 15 years.
Requirements updates posted by TDLR on June 16, 2025
For more information about obtaining a TDLR license or renewing a TDLR license visit www.tdlr.texas.gov
COURSES PROVIDED BY WU AESTHETICS AND ACADEMY
FEATURING MONIQUE WATERS
Provider Registration No. 2308
IMPORTANT: Please have a copy of your drivers license or a picture available to bring to the CE class.
MEET THE TDLR TEAM!
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Barbering and Cosmetology will be at Premiere San Antonio to answer any questions for current licensees or for information about obtaining a TDLR license.
