Who needs this 4-hour cosmetology CE course?
Texas cosmetology operators must complete 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education every two-year license period. If you have held your cosmetology license for less than 15 years, this 4-hour course meets your full requirement.
Been licensed 15 years or more? TDLR lets you renew with a shorter 2-hour course instead — see the 2-hour option below before you enroll.
What the course covers
The curriculum follows TDLR's required topics for cosmetology continuing education:
- Sanitation and infection control (1 CE hour) — Texas health and safety rules for salons, tools, and workstations
- Human trafficking prevention (1 CE hour) — the state-required awareness training for license holders
- Texas law and professional practices (2 CE hours) — TDLR rules, license requirements, and salon best practices
How the online course works
Everything is online and self-paced. Listen to audio lessons or read along, pause anytime, and pick up where you left off on your phone, tablet, or computer. The full course takes 200 minutes of engaged seat time (TDLR counts one CE hour as 50 minutes).
When you finish, your certificate of completion is generated immediately and emailed to you, and we report your hours to TDLR within 24 hours — so your renewal isn't held up waiting on paperwork.
Available in English and Spanish
The entire course — audio, text, and quizzes — is available in English and Spanish. Switch languages at any time without losing your progress.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Texas cosmetology license?
TDLR requires 4 hours of approved continuing education per two-year renewal period: 1 hour of sanitation, 1 hour of human trafficking prevention, and 2 hours covering Texas law and professional practices. Licensees who have held their license 15 or more years may qualify for a reduced 2-hour requirement.
Is this course TDLR-approved?
Yes. Dooney's Barber & Beauty CE is TDLR continuing education Provider #2491, and this course is TDLR Course #32440. Your completion is reported directly to TDLR.
How much does the 4-hour cosmetology CE course cost?
The full 4-hour course is $29.99 — a one-time payment that includes all required topics, your certificate of completion, and reporting of your hours to TDLR.
How are my CE hours reported to TDLR?
We report your completed hours electronically to TDLR within 24 hours of you finishing the course. You also receive a certificate of completion by email for your own records.
Can I take the course in Spanish?
Yes. The entire course is available in both English and Spanish, and you can switch languages at any time.
Do eyelash, esthetician, or manicurist license holders take this same course?
Yes — TDLR's continuing education requirement covers cosmetology operators and specialty license holders alike. The same 4-hour course satisfies the requirement for estheticians, manicurists, eyelash extension specialists, and hair weaving specialists.
Finish your CE today — $29.99