To complete your Texas hair weaving specialist continuing education (CE) requirements, you must adhere to the guidelines established by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). For licensed hair weaving specialist in Texas, continuing education is necessary to renew your license and maintain professional standing.
Required Texas Hair Weaving Specialist Continuing Education Coursework
Determine if you need the 1 hour or 4 hour course based on how long you have had your license in Texas.
Hair weaving specialists are required to complete a total of 4 hours of continuing education every 2 year renewal period. Hair Weaving Specialists who have held their license for over 15 years of experience are only required to complete a total of 1 hours of continuing education every 2 year renewal period. This coursework ensures that professionals stay updated on relevant state laws, health and safety standards, and professional practices. Completion of sanitation and human trafficking coursework is required for all license holders, irrespective of experience or time in the profession.
You may not receive continuing education hours for attending the same course more than once. One hour of continuing education is equivalent to 50 minutes of actual instruction time.
Required Coursework If You Have Held Your License for up to 15 years:
- One hour in sanitation
- One hour in human trafficking awareness
- Two hours of your choice in any of the following topics:
- Any topic listed in Section 83.202 of the rules
- Sanitation required under the law and rules
- The Texas Barbering and Cosmetology law and rules
- Mental health awareness
Required Coursework If You Have Held Your License for over 15 years:
You are required to complete both of the following:
- Prior to September 1, 2025
- One hour of department-approved continuing education in sanitation with human trafficking awareness
- After September 1, 2025 (New Rules)
- One hour of department-approved continuing education in sanitation
- One hour of department-approved continuing education in human trafficking awareness
The additional two hours of continuing education will be waived and will not be required.
For Individuals with Multiple Licenses
If you hold more than one license within the barbering and cosmetology operator professions (such as barber and manicurist or esthetician), any continuing education completed for one license will also count toward fulfilling the requirements for your other license(s). Our 1-hour and 4-hour course options are designed to meet the core CE requirements for all types of individual barber training and cosmetology credentials.
Purchase & Complete Your Online Hair Weaving Specialist Continuing Education
We are a continuing education provider offering the required training online. Our courses are:
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) approved- meets all the official requirements.
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Upon completion, you can instantly print or save your certificate of completion and your continuing education credits are reported to TDLR automatically within 24 hours. You may verify course completion and certification by using the TDLR License Look Up before you renew to confirm the hours have posted to the TDLR database.
Renew Your Texas Hair Weaving Specialist License
Once your credits are reported to TDLR, you can log in to your TDLR account to renew your license online on the TDLR website.
All individual barber & cosmetology licenses cost $50 to renew, $75 if late
You will also need the numerical portion of your license number and the last four digits of your social security number to renew online. If you do not have a social security number, you will need to renew by mail.
You are now up to date for 2 years. Continuing education should be completed during the two years before your license expires. We will send you a reminder to renew via e-mail.
For more information about Texas Barbering and Cosmetology contact:
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Barbering and Cosmetology
PO Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711(800) 803-9202
FAQs for Texas Hair Weaving Specialist License Renewal
1. How do I renew my hair weaving specialist license in Texas?
To renew your Texas hair weaving specialist license, follow these three simple steps:
- Purchase & complete a TDLR-approved continuing education course like the CosmoCECourse training.
- Download your certificate immediately after completion.
- Renew your license online through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
CosmoCECourse offers a fully online, self-paced course that satisfies TDLR requirements and automatically reports your credits within 24 hours. You’ll need your license number and the last four digits of your SSN to complete the renewal process.
2. How many continuing education hours are needed to renew a Texas cosmetology license?
Cosmetologists in Texas must complete the following hours of continuing education for their cosmetology license renewal. The number of hours of continuing education depends on how long you’ve held your license:
- 1-hour: If you’ve been licensed in Texas for 15 years or more. This covers sanitation and human trafficking prevention.
- 4-hours: If you’ve held your license for less than 15 years. It includes sanitation, human trafficking prevention, Texas laws, salon hazards, and key competencies.
Both our courses are 100% online, mobile-friendly, and approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
3. What are the continuing education requirements if I hold multiple barber and cosmetology licenses but haven’t had them for 15 years?
If you hold multiple barber and cosmetology licenses but have not maintained each license for at least 15 years, you are required to complete an additional 2 hours of continuing education focused on barbering and cosmetology-related topics. Until both licenses reach the 15-year mark, this requirement remains in effect.
Our 4-hour continuing education course fulfills the full requirement for all your licenses simultaneously, ensuring compliance in one convenient program.
4. How long is a hair weaving specialist license good for in Texas?
Hair weaving specialist licenses are valid for two years from the date of issue in Texas.
