Licensing and regulation
The application fee for cosmetology operator license is
$50
What is the cost to put your license on inactive status
0
How many restrooms must be located in or near the salon/ school
1
The mix ration chlorine bleach solution for blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection is
1 1/3 cup bleach to one gallon water
According to TDLR, buffer blocks and porous nail files that have not been exposed to blood or body fluids may be
Brushed to remove debris then sprayed with EPA or chlorine bleach solution
Formalin/ formaldehyde fumigants are a form of disinfectant that
Cannot be used in the salon
Prior to disinfection, the surface must be
Cleaned
TDLR requires the skin in the area of extractions be
Cleaned
Manicure and pedicure tools that are made of metal must be
Cleaned, disinfected, sterilized
Cut hair must be deposited in a
Closed trash can
To re-activate and inactive license an applicant must
Complete CE hours, submit an application, pay the fee
TDLR classifies chlorine bleach solutions into 3 categories based on
Concentration and exposure time
Chlorine bleach as a disinfectant should be changed
Daily
Chlorine bleach solution used for salon disinfection is mixed
Daily
An EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal & virucidal chemical is a
Disinfectant
Using chemicals to destroy pathogens on implements and on hard, non porous surfaces
Disinfecting
A stylist who wishes to work on booth rental
Does not have to do anything special all cosmetology licenses are also booth rental licenses
If a porous item becomes contaminated with blood, you should
Double bag it and place in a closed trash container or biohazard
After each client, whirlpool foot spas are decontaminated in the following sequence
Drain, remove debris, wash with soap or detergent, disinfected with EPA and wiped dry
Salons are inspected during what time of day?
During normal operating hours
Towels must be washed in
Hot water and bleach
Beginning in 2018 CE hours must include information on
Human trafficking
Non cosmetology items are stored
In separate drawers/ areas from cosmetology related items
The cosmetology license must be displayed either at the stylists station or
In the reception area in a binder
In order to change your address you must contact TDLR
In writing
Upon completion of the inspection, how is the owner advised of the results
In writing
Barbers and cosmetologists may work in the same establishment as long as
It is a licensed dual shop
What does "potable" water mean?
It is safe to bathe in, it is safe to drink, it is safe to cook with
Alum or other astringents that stop the flow of blood can be used as long as they are in this form
Liquid
Alum, styptic and cyanoacrylate are used to stop bleeding. In which forms may they be used in the salon/ school
Liquid/ powder
The 3 categories of chlorine bleach solutions are
Low level disinfection, high level disinfection and blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection
MMA methyl methacrylate liquid monomers may be used in the salon
MMA is illegal in the salon, so never
Violations of sanitation rules or unlicensed practice
May be referred to TDLR
A person whose license is on inactive status
May not practice cosmetology
Which of the following products is prohibited in a salon/ school
Methyl Methacrylate liquid monomers
A salon that employs stylists who work in separate rooms that open into a common area is called a
Mini salon
Razor type callus shavers (credo blades) can be used one
No one
You may keep alum or styptic in lump or stick form in the salon/ school as long as you don't intend to use it on customers
No those items are never allowed in the salon
How long may a licensee work with an expired license
None
All cosmetology products must be properly labeled according to _____ rules
OSHA
All products in a cosmetology establishment must be properly labeled in accordance with _____ rules
OSHA
Each salon shall be inspected
Once every 2 years
Hey Cosmetology operator license requires ______CE credits priority each renewal
One sanitation three any cosmetology topic
According to TDLR salon chairs and hood dryers do not need to be disinfected
Prior to each client
TDLR requires that shampoo bowls and manicure tables be disinfected
Prior to each client
All license renewal requirements must be completed
Prior to license expiration
Cosmetologists must wash their hands or use hand sanitizer
Prior to servicing each client
What areas in the salon may have carpeted floors
Reception area
At least one of the required CE hours must cover
Sanitation
Chlorine bleach solutions can be used to
Sanitizer and disinfect
Destroying all forms of bacteria and other microorganisms including bacterial spores
Sterilizing
The purpose of styptic and alum is to
Stop activ bleeding
Chlorine bleach solution shall not be exposed to
Sunlight
Rules to follow when using and mixing disinfectants are written by
The manufacturer
An inspector must contact _____ prior to proceeding with the inspection
The owner, manager or their representative
TDLR may grant reciprocity to a licensee from another state/ country as long as
The state/ country has standards equivalent to those in Texas
Disinfectants become inactivated when
They become visibly contaminated
Why are holey and cracked surfaces such as walls, floors and counter tops not allowed in the salon/ school
They cannot be disinfected
Cosmetology licenses are renewed every
Two years
To disinfect electrical equipment you
Use a spray on disinfectant
Before disinfecting, electric drill bits made of diamond, carbide and metal must be cleaned by
Using a brush, using an ultrasonic cleaner, immersing the bit in acetone for 5-10 minutes
If a plastic liner is not available, trash cans are kept clean by
Washing daily
How long does an owner have to complete corrective modifications?
Within 10 days
Is it necessary to disinfect the needle used to sew in hair extensions?
Yes
Is it necessary to disinfect tools used to style wigs
Yes
Whose responsibility is it to make sure your license is renewed in a timely manner ?
Yours
A licensee must notify TDLR no later than _____ days following a change of address
30
How soon after completing corrective modifications must the owner inform TDLR
30 days
TDLR must be notified within _____ following a change of address
30 days
Cosmetology operators must complete ____ hours of continuing education hours every 2 years
4
Recommended immersion time for shears in a blood level chlorine bleach solution is
5 minutes
Cleaning and disinfecting records for foots spas, foot basins and any pedicure soak tub must be kept on record for how many days?
60
A mobile shop must have which of the following?
A GPS system, a sufficient water supply, a permanent address
Dirty wigs must be kept in/ on a _____ until ready to be cleaned
A closed container
Soiled towels are kept in _____ until they can be washed
A suitable container
Hair cuttings are to be swept
After each cut
A relative dies and leaves you his salon in his will. What do you need to do to be able to legally run it yourself?
Apply for your own shop license
The only type of animals allowed in the cosmetology establishment are service animals and
Fish in covered aquariums
The only time a licensee may perform duties outside a licensed facility is/ are
For a physically or mentally ill person at their place of residence or at a wedding, quincenera or photo shoot
To renew a Cosmetology operator license, the stylist must complete____continuing education hours every two years
Four
The mix ratio for a low level disinfection chlorine bleach solution
2 teaspoons bleach to one gallon water
Continuing education hours are good for
2 years
A high level disinfection chlorine bleach solution has an immersion time of
20 minutes
The mix ration for high level chlorine bleach solutions is
1/3 cup bleach to one gallon water
A low level chlorine bleach solution has an immersion time of
10 minutes
A blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection chlorine bleach solution is also called
10% bleach solution
To be eligible for a cosmetology operator license the applicant must be at least
17 years old
A cosmetology operator license has a term of ____ years
2
Recommended immersion time for shears in high level chlorine bleach solution is
2 minutes
What 2 chemicals does TDLR recommend for destroying most pathogens on a surface
EPA registered disinfectant and bleach
Floors in the cosmetology establishment must be cleaned
Each day
Licensees must not penetrate the _____ layer of the skin
Epidermis
Trash cans must be emptied
Every day
