Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics
We have Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics listed among 93 accredited beauty schools on file in Texas, drawn from official US Department of Education records. Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics is the only school on file in Portland for Texas.
| Address | 1018 Us Hwy 181, Portland, TX 78374 |
| Phone | (361) 643-2373 |
| Website | thestrandinstitute.edu/ |
| State | All schools in Texas |
Hours required to work in Texas: 1000
This location: in-person
Offers hands-on hours toward licensure: YesPrograms & Fit
| Likely programs | Cosmetology, Esthetics |
| Texas cosmetology hours | 1,000 hours |
| Fit for licensing | In-person campus (hands-on hours toward Texas license) |
Your Path from Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics
If you are planning to enroll at Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics, a practical path is to complete online theory with us first, then schedule a campus tour to confirm which in-person programs Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics currently offers. Texas cosmetology licensing requires 1,000 hours of approved training, so ask admissions how their clock hours map to the board requirement before you sign enrollment paperwork. Compare other campuses on the Texas school directory.
Texas requires 1,000 hours for licensure. Before enrolling at Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics, review the Texas cosmetology licensing guide, start with our online cosmetology course for Texas, and browse cosmetology training in Texas.
See the full cosmetology licensing guide for Texas, or prepare with our online courses before you start in-person training.
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Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics FAQ
Based on the institution name and federal records, Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics in Portland likely focuses on cosmetology, esthetics. Contact the school directly to confirm current cosmetology, barber, esthetics, or nail program availability and tuition.
Texas generally requires 1,000 hours of approved cosmetology training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Texas cosmetology licensing guide for exam and renewal details.
Yes. Many students complete our online theory course before starting in-person hours at Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics or another accredited Texas program. Our course builds sanitation, skin science, and client-care foundations but does not replace the 1,000 hours Texas requires. See the online cosmetology course for Texas.
School directory data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS), US Department of Education. Verified July 2026. Contact the school directly to confirm current programs, hours, and enrollment.