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UPDATED MAY 2026

Texas
license guide.

Everything you need to get licensed in Texas — training hours, exam type, fees, and application steps for each license type. All data verified against the Texas Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

Cosmetology License

1,500 hours · NIC written exam + practical · $75 in fees
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Barber License

1,500 hours · NIC written exam + practical · $75 in fees
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Esthetician License

750 hours · NIC written exam + practical · $75 in fees
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Manicurist License

600 hours · NIC written exam + practical · $75 in fees
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