Texas
http://www.txcc.state.tx.us;
Phone: 800-943-8922
Texas Cosmetology Commission
P.O. Box 26700
Austin, TX
78755
Testing Centers
Austin
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific, physical, chemical, hair designing
Nail Technology
Required Hours
600
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, procedures
Esthetics
Required Hours
750
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
750
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instruction, classroom management
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific, physical, chemical, hair designing
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
1000
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Rules/regs; theory; practical work
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider State Provides
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
Barber - $40, Esth, Nails,
Cos Instr - $72, Barber Instr - $70
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Scientific, physical, chemical, hair designing
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Infection, human physiology, chemical, principles, hair and
scalp and nails
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampooing, draping, rinsing, conditioners, scalp
and facials
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
70%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
$12.50
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Thermal curling, hair shaping, chemical waving, hair lightening, coloring and
chemical relaxing
Mannequin
Required
Yes (Mannequin, live model or
both)
Live Model
Required
Yes
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $25
Exam Dates
Everyday
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, granted with states who have same requirements
Renewal
All - $86, biennial
Source
Texas
