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How to get an eyelash extension license in Texas
Applying eyelash extensions for pay in Texas needs its own license: Eyelash Extension Specialist. It is one of the shortest beauty licenses to earn, at 320 hours, but it still requires both exams.
Reviewed 8 October 2026 against TDLR's application page
At a glance
| Training | 320 hours in an Eyelash Extension Specialist course at a licensed school |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 17 |
| Exams | Written and practical, through PSI. The written alone is not enough |
| Application fee | $50, non-refundable |
| License term | 2 years |
Official TDLR application page Exam guide and pass rates
Step by step
- Complete the 320-hour course. Train at a licensed school under a student permit.
- Wait for eligibility. After your training is complete, TDLR verifies your eligibility and PSI emails scheduling instructions.
- Apply and pay before the written exam. Apply online (preferred) and pay $50. Applying before the written exam is required if you want a temporary license.
- Pass both exams and the background check. Pass the written and the practical exams. With the application already in, a temporary license valid for 60 days prints after the practical.
Opening a lash studio
Lash studios are licensed as establishments. TDLR's file lists eyelash extension establishments as their own type. See how to get a salon or establishment license.
How many people hold this license
The public TDLR license file dated 20 September 2026 shows 4,326 active eyelash extension specialist licenses, of which 2,105 come up for renewal in the next twelve months.
Where they are: Harris County (588), Dallas County (586), Tarrant County (429), Hidalgo County (241), Collin County (164).
See the full county breakdown and renewal calendar
After you are licensed
- Renewal: every two years, judging by the expiration dates in the license file.
- Continuing education: 4 hours every 2 years: 1 sanitation, 2 related content, 1 human trafficking. Licensed 15+ years: 2 hours. TDLR CE rules
- Full renewal guide for this trade
Before you apply
- Criminal history. TDLR runs a background check on every applicant. With any conviction other than a minor traffic offence, or a guilty or no-contest plea with deferred adjudication, include the Criminal History Questionnaire. Reviews take one to six weeks. You can ask TDLR in advance whether a conviction would bar you, through a criminal history evaluation letter.
- Lawful presence. TDLR may ask for proof of lawful presence in the United States. Send documents only if it asks. What TDLR accepts.
- Trained outside Texas? Use TDLR's out-of-state equivalence process instead of the standard application.
- Military. Service members, veterans and spouses may qualify for fee waivers and other provisions.
Questions
Do you need a license to do lash extensions in Texas?
Yes. TDLR requires an Eyelash Extension Specialist license, or a cosmetology operator or esthetician license that covers it.
How many hours is the Texas eyelash extension course?
320 hours at a licensed school.
How many people hold this license in Texas?
The public TDLR license file dated 20 September 2026 shows 4,326 active eyelash extension specialist licenses.
Related licenses
- How to get an esthetician license in Texas
- How to get a cosmetology license in Texas
- How to get a salon license in Texas
- All license guides
Sources
TDLR: Apply for an Eyelash Extension Specialist license. License counts compiled from the public TDLR license file dated 20 September 2026.
Reviewed 8 October 2026. Written by an independent site; not an official TDLR publication and not legal advice. Fees and requirements change: confirm them on the TDLR page before you apply.
Cite this page
PermitPulled (2026). How to get an eyelash extension license in Texas. Retrieved from https://permitpulled.com/get-licensed/eyelash-extension-license-texas
Figures compiled from the public TDLR license file and published under CC BY 4.0. Attribution required.