hair weaving specialist license
Hair Weaving Specialist License: Renewal & CE in Texas
A hair weaving specialist license carries the same TDLR renewal cycle, fees, and CE rules as every other individual cosmetology license.
Quick Answer
- A hair weaving specialist license is one of TDLR's individual cosmetology license types.
- It renews every 2 years at $50 on time, matching every other cosmetology license.
- CE hours are due each cycle: 4 hours if licensed under 15 years, 2 hours at 15 years or more.
- CE stacking lets one course satisfy this license and any other cosmetology license held at once.
- Late renewal fees climb the longer a license sits expired, same as other license types.
What a Hair Weaving Specialist License Covers
A hair weaving license is a TDLR cosmetology credential. So are operator, esthetician, and manicurist. Renewal and CE rules match those.
It counts as a cosmetology license. So it works with CE stacking. One course can cover this license. Plus any other you hold. TDLR treats every license the same way here.
Renewal Fees and Timing
Your license renews every 2 years from its issue date. On time costs $50, matching every other individual cosmetology license.
Late renewal costs more the longer you wait: $75 up to 90 days expired, $100 from 91 days to 18 months, and $100 plus director approval from 18 months to 3 years. Renew up to 90 days early and you still pay just $50.
CE Hours for Hair Weaving Specialists
CE is due every cycle. Under 15 years licensed? That is 4 hours. Split across sanitation, human trafficking prevention, and elective topics. At 15 years or more? Just 2 hours. Sanitation and human trafficking prevention only.
Stacking still applies here. One approved course can also clear CE for your other cosmetology licenses.
Do not renew right after finishing a course. Your provider has up to 7 days to report it, and up to 15 days to send your certificate. TDLR will not process your renewal until the hours show up.
Hold an esthetician or manicurist license too? One CE course can satisfy your hair weaving specialist license requirement at the same time.
Renewal Checklist
Renewing a hair weaving specialist license takes just a few steps. Work through these before your deadline.
- Check your current license status and expiration date
- Complete CE hours, or confirm stacked hours from another license already qualify
- Verify CE hours posted using the TDLR CE lookup tool
- Renew online at tdlr.texas.gov/verify.htm for $50 if on time
- Renew up to 90 days early to avoid late fees
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to renew a hair weaving specialist license?
$50 on time, every 2 years. Late renewal adds $75 up to 90 days expired, $100 from 91 days to 18 months, and $100 plus director approval from 18 months to 3 years.
How many CE hours does a hair weaving specialist license need?
4 hours per cycle if licensed under 15 years, or 2 hours if licensed 15 years or more, covering sanitation, human trafficking prevention, and elective topics.
Does CE stacking apply to a hair weaving specialist license?
Yes. One TDLR-approved CE course can satisfy this license's requirement alongside any other individual cosmetology license you hold at once.
Does a hair weaving specialist license stack with a barber license?
No. CE stacking applies across individual cosmetology licenses only, not between cosmetology licenses and a barber license.
How do I check my hair weaving specialist license status?
Use TDLR's online lookup tool with your license number to see your current status, expiration date, and CE hours on file.
Do I need a separate license to rent a booth as a hair weaving specialist?
No. Texas eliminated the separate booth rental license in 2024. Your active hair weaving specialist license is all you need to rent a station inside a licensed salon.
How soon after CE can I renew my hair weaving specialist license?
Wait for your hours to post. Your CE provider has up to 7 days to report completion and up to 15 days to issue your certificate — TDLR will not process your renewal until the hours appear on your record.