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How to Check a Spa, Esthetician or Massage Licence in Texas

How to look up an esthetician, a massage therapist or a massage establishment on the Texas licensing website before you book, in a few minutes.

Short answer: In Texas, estheticians, massage therapists and massage establishments are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), and anyone can check a licence for free with TDLR's online licence search. In Livingston, Selah Day Spa & Wellness shows its numbers openly: massage therapy establishment #ME11011, and esthetician Christi Esteves, #1939424.

Why check

A licence means the person has met the state's training and exam requirements and is answerable to the state regulator. Checking takes a few minutes and is free.

Who licenses what in Texas

ServiceRegulated by
Facials, peels, dermaplaning, lashes, waxing (estheticians)TDLR Barbering and Cosmetology program
Massage therapistsTDLR Massage Therapy program
Massage establishments (the business where massage is given)TDLR Massage Therapy program

Stay a while at Selah

Facials, lashes, waxing and massage in Livingston, with every price published. See the menu and book online, or call.

How to look up a licence

  1. Go to the TDLR licence search.
  2. Choose the program: cosmetology for estheticians, massage therapy for therapists and establishments.
  3. Search by name, business name or licence number.
  4. Check that the name matches, the licence is active, and the expiry date has not passed.

What to look for at the spa itself

  • Licence numbers shown on the website, menu or wall
  • The name of the person who will treat you, before you book
  • Clear, published prices and a written cancellation policy

Selah's licences

  • Selah Day Spa & Wellness: Texas licensed massage therapy establishment, #ME11011.
  • Christi Esteves: licensed Texas esthetician, #1939424.

You can look up both on the TDLR site yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Does a massage therapist need a licence in Texas?

Yes. Massage therapists and massage establishments in Texas are licensed through TDLR's Massage Therapy program.

What if I cannot find someone's licence?

Try other spellings, the business name, or the licence number. If you still cannot find it, ask the spa for the number before you book.

Is checking a licence free?

Yes. The TDLR licence search is free and open to anyone.

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