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Sanitation & Disinfection

Cosmetology Institute of America offers several sanitation courses approved in various states. Courses include:

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Cosmetology License Specific Education

Each profession in the cosmetology industry is unique. We have developed specific continuing education courses for those interested in continuing education dealing with their day to day activities. Please click on the individual course below to learn more:

Professional Development

Professional Development Courses help every cosmetologist from beginners to advanced with tips and techniques to help build clientele, increase business and everyday success tips. Click on each course below to learn more:

Cosmetology Practice Tests

Our practice tests covers all areas of the cosmetology curriculum. This is a great review for people who are about to take their state board exams, or just need a good refresher course.

Cosmetology News & Articles

Texas Cosmetology Commission TDLR Cosmetology Survey Summer 2007
September 30, 2007

The cosmetology continuing education survey will be terminated effective September 30, 2007.
Look for the results of the survey to be posted in the near future.

TDLR proposes amendments to Cosmetologist Administrative rules
August 23, 2007

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ("Department") proposes amendments to existing rules regarding the regulation of cosmetologists.

These proposed rule changes, with the exception of a clean-up change in Section 83.114, were recommended by the Advisory Board on Cosmetology at its meeting on July 9, 2007.

TDLR encourages all persons interested in the cosmetologists program to review the proposed rule revisions, which are on the TDLR website at http://www.license.state.tx.us/cosmet/cosmetprop.htm.

TDLR will accept comments on the proposal until September 10, 2007.

Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation TDLR Cosmetology Survey Summer 2007
August 01, 2007

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is dedicated to the efficient administration of the Cosmetology Licensing and Continuing Education programs.

TDLR is asking all cosmetologists and cosmetology specialists to help shape the future of their profession by completing a short survey that will help TDLR determine how cosmetologists are using their licenses.

The on-line survey is very short - only seven questions - and should take only a few minutes to complete. To access the survey, please go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jQBVFiu_2fM3CFi1qA2buMoQ_3d_3d

With your feedback, TDLR hopes to gain further insights into ways it can improve the cosmetology industry in Texas. Data from this survey will be considered in making recommendations for changes.

Two Beaumont Salons Fined $10,000 For Sanitation Violations
July 26, 2007

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Two Beaumont salon owners will each pay a $10,000 fine and have their salon licenses placed on probation for two years after investigators from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) confirmed almost two dozen sanitation violations at the salons.

In addition to the fine, each shop owner agreed to allow TDLR inspectors to collect bacteriological samples from their staff and premises during unannounced quarterly visits for the next year and also to pay for analysis of the samples. They agreed to complete a four-hour health and safety sanitation training course and also require all current employees and employees hired during the next year to also complete the training. This sanitation training must be in addition to the four hours of sanitation training all cosmetologists must complete to renew their licenses. Each shop also will be subject to random, unannounced visits by TDLR inspectors during the probationary period.