TDLR Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions And 100%
Correct Answers 2025-2026
What do I need to do for licensure? - ANSWER Pay $50 fee
Be 17 yrs or older
Have high school diploma/equivalent
Completed 1000 hrs of cosmetology school
Pass written exam
To qualify to take test you must - ANSWER pay $50 fee
Currently be in 1000 hr program and be able to show completed 900 hrs
Inactive Status - ANSWER Cannot practice cosmetology on that license
need to renew with $50
continuing education is not required while inactive
Continuing Education requirements - ANSWER To renew license 4 hours of continuing
education must be done
1 hour in sanitation
3 hours in anything under human trafficking
How to renew license - ANSWER submit application
pay $50 fee
do continuing education
How long does your license last? - ANSWER 2 years
,What permit do you need to hold as an independent contractor leasing space - ANSWER
booth rental permit
What can a specialty certificate holder do - ANSWER only preform the practice
authorized by the specialty certificate
Where should all licenses be in a salon - ANSWER all current licenses may be posted at
the work station in public view or be made available in a notebook at front desk
How soon must you notify TDLR of a name change or change of address ANSWER 30
days of changing your name or address
How big should your current photo on your license be ANSWER 1.5" x 1.5"
What should all booth rentals have ANSWER copy of current law and rules book
each salon must have what requirements - ANSWER sink with hot and cold running
water
name and sign that identifies salon name
receptacle for used towels/linens
wet disinfectant soaking container
clean, dry, debris free storage
at least one covered trash can
*if doing nails an autoclave, dry heat sterilizer or UV sanitizer
Fee for license and renewal - ANSWER $50
Fee to move license to active from inactive status - ANSWER $25
,Can you preform a service on a guest who you suspect might have any of the following?
lice, nits, ringworm, conjunctivitis, open wound, infected, broken or swollen skin -
ANSWER NO
what do you do with single use equipment/implements - ANSWER toss after ever guest
How would you clean tools or equipment that have come into contact with blood or other
body fluids - ANSWER immediately clean the tool then use EPA registered hospital
grade disinfectant, tuberculocidal disinfectant, or 10% bleach solution and let soak for 5
minutes
Any porous instrument that has come into contact with blood or body fluid should be
what? - ANSWER Thrown away immediately
are methyl methacrylate liquid monomers, MMA allowed to be used - ANSWER NO
true or false:
as a cosmetologist can you use a razor type callus shaver - ANSWER False
out of 1000 hrs how many hours are allocated to hair care - ANSWER 800
out of 1000 hrs how many hours are allocated to nail care - ANSWER 100
out of 1000 hrs how many hours are allocated to skin care - ANSWER 100
true or false:
As a cosmetologist can you use a straight razor without a guard - ANSWER False
, Can you preform any service or offer to preform a service without a license - ANSWER
NO
lesion - ANSWER mark on the skin or structural change in tissues caused by injury or
disease
Bulla - ANSWER Blister
Macule - ANSWER small, discolored spot or patch
cyst - ANSWER sac containing fluid pus
nodule-ANSWER solid bump larger than 0.4 inches
papule-ANSWER pimple
tumor-ANSWER abnormal cell mass
pustule-ANSWER raised inflamed pimple
vesicle-ANSWER small blister with clear fluid
wheal-ANSWER itchy, swollen lesion (hives)
crust-ANSWER dead cells formed over a wound or blemish
fissure-ANSWER crack in the skin
excoriation-ANSWER skin sore or abrasion
Correct Answers 2025-2026
What do I need to do for licensure? - ANSWER Pay $50 fee
Be 17 yrs or older
Have high school diploma/equivalent
Completed 1000 hrs of cosmetology school
Pass written exam
To qualify to take test you must - ANSWER pay $50 fee
Currently be in 1000 hr program and be able to show completed 900 hrs
Inactive Status - ANSWER Cannot practice cosmetology on that license
need to renew with $50
continuing education is not required while inactive
Continuing Education requirements - ANSWER To renew license 4 hours of continuing
education must be done
1 hour in sanitation
3 hours in anything under human trafficking
How to renew license - ANSWER submit application
pay $50 fee
do continuing education
How long does your license last? - ANSWER 2 years
,What permit do you need to hold as an independent contractor leasing space - ANSWER
booth rental permit
What can a specialty certificate holder do - ANSWER only preform the practice
authorized by the specialty certificate
Where should all licenses be in a salon - ANSWER all current licenses may be posted at
the work station in public view or be made available in a notebook at front desk
How soon must you notify TDLR of a name change or change of address ANSWER 30
days of changing your name or address
How big should your current photo on your license be ANSWER 1.5" x 1.5"
What should all booth rentals have ANSWER copy of current law and rules book
each salon must have what requirements - ANSWER sink with hot and cold running
water
name and sign that identifies salon name
receptacle for used towels/linens
wet disinfectant soaking container
clean, dry, debris free storage
at least one covered trash can
*if doing nails an autoclave, dry heat sterilizer or UV sanitizer
Fee for license and renewal - ANSWER $50
Fee to move license to active from inactive status - ANSWER $25
,Can you preform a service on a guest who you suspect might have any of the following?
lice, nits, ringworm, conjunctivitis, open wound, infected, broken or swollen skin -
ANSWER NO
what do you do with single use equipment/implements - ANSWER toss after ever guest
How would you clean tools or equipment that have come into contact with blood or other
body fluids - ANSWER immediately clean the tool then use EPA registered hospital
grade disinfectant, tuberculocidal disinfectant, or 10% bleach solution and let soak for 5
minutes
Any porous instrument that has come into contact with blood or body fluid should be
what? - ANSWER Thrown away immediately
are methyl methacrylate liquid monomers, MMA allowed to be used - ANSWER NO
true or false:
as a cosmetologist can you use a razor type callus shaver - ANSWER False
out of 1000 hrs how many hours are allocated to hair care - ANSWER 800
out of 1000 hrs how many hours are allocated to nail care - ANSWER 100
out of 1000 hrs how many hours are allocated to skin care - ANSWER 100
true or false:
As a cosmetologist can you use a straight razor without a guard - ANSWER False
, Can you preform any service or offer to preform a service without a license - ANSWER
NO
lesion - ANSWER mark on the skin or structural change in tissues caused by injury or
disease
Bulla - ANSWER Blister
Macule - ANSWER small, discolored spot or patch
cyst - ANSWER sac containing fluid pus
nodule-ANSWER solid bump larger than 0.4 inches
papule-ANSWER pimple
tumor-ANSWER abnormal cell mass
pustule-ANSWER raised inflamed pimple
vesicle-ANSWER small blister with clear fluid
wheal-ANSWER itchy, swollen lesion (hives)
crust-ANSWER dead cells formed over a wound or blemish
fissure-ANSWER crack in the skin
excoriation-ANSWER skin sore or abrasion
