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What is one of the qualifications to be licensed as a cosmetologist in Texas?
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Where may disinfected tools and elements be stored?
A clean, dry, debris-free environment
What must each beauty school have on its premises?
An album of permits and photos of enrolled students
What is the license fee for a new salon?
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How often are salons inspected?
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What can you do if you are not currently practicing but want to maintain your license without continuing education requirements?
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What is required for continuing education?
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In what must towels be washed?
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What does licensure in good standing mean?
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What animals are permitted in a salon?
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What must you wear when performing any kind of extraction?
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What may guests or department representatives request to see?
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How many board members hold an operator's license?
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What should be used to remove creams and lotions from their containers?
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What is cyanoacrylate known as?
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What is a single-use item that is discarded after use?
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How long is your cosmetology license valid for?
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What must a cosmetologist from another state submit to obtain a Texas license?
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What products may not be used?
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How many members are on the advisory board on cosmetology?
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What must salons located in a private residence have?
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How can you reactivate your license?
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How should electrical equipment be cleaned?
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What can be used to stop minor bleeding?
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Where may disinfected instruments also be stored?
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What must cosmetology salons display?
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What type of shaver may not be used when performing a service?
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What are you permitted to use for removal of superfluous hair?
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What is a mobile unit beauty shop called?
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When shall EPA-registered disinfectants be used?
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What is an effective disinfectant for all salon purposes when used in the appropriate concentration?
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What should be used in case of blood or bodily fluid contact on any surface?
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How must haircutting shears be disinfected after each use?
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What can the board do based on the results of the periodic inspection?
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Who is responsible for health and safety standards in the salon?
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Study Notes
Licensure and Education
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required to be licensed as a cosmetologist in Texas.
- Cosmetology licenses are valid for two years.
- If a cosmetologist from another state wants a Texas license, they must submit a certified transcript of hours from their licensing state.
Salon Operations
- Salons are inspected every two years to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Salon license fee for a new establishment is $106.
- Salons in private residences must have a separate entrance for clients.
Hygiene and Safety
- Disinfected tools must be stored in a clean, dry, and debris-free environment.
- Towels should be washed in hot water with chlorine bleach for sanitation.
- An effective low-level disinfectant can be made with 2 teaspoons of bleach mixed with one gallon of water.
- In case of blood or bodily fluid contact, a hospital-grade disinfectant must be used.
Tools and Equipment
- Haircutting shears must be disinfected after each use by wiping clean and spraying with disinfectant.
- Use single-use disposable implements, such as orange wood sticks, to remove creams and lotions from containers.
- Cyanoacrylate is referred to as a liquid bandage.
Inspections and Documentation
- Salons are required to display the most recent inspection report.
- Beauty schools must keep an album of permits and photos of enrolled students.
- Guests or department representatives may request to see the pedicure spa cleaning and disinfection log.
Continuing Education and Licensure Reinstatement
- To reactivate an inactive license, payment of required fees and proof of continuing education completion are needed.
- One hour of continuing education must be in sanitation.
Animal Policy and Client Interaction
- Only service animals are permitted in salons.
- A protective covering for guests' necks must be secured using a sanitary neck strip or towel during services.
Responsibilities and Compliance
- The responsibility for health and safety standards in the salon lies with the licensee.
- There are 9 members on the advisory board on cosmetology.
- Two board members must hold an operator's license.
Miscellaneous Regulations
- When performing extractions, disposable gloves must be worn.
- Razor-type callus shavers are prohibited during services.
- Mobile shops are defined as beauty salons operated in self-contained, enclosed mobile units.
- EPA-registered disinfectants should be used according to the manufacturer's directions.
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