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Amanda Hill
Licensed account manager at Stockton Hill Insurance. Licensed cosmetologist. Former salon owner. Former state board cosmetology and barber inspector.
Cosmetologist licenseInsurance licenseSalon owner · 7 yearsBoard inspector · 14 years
Amanda trained and worked behind the chair, then owned and ran her own salon for seven years — hiring, booth rental, buying insurance, sitting through inspections, and writing the checks. She later spent fourteen years as a state board cosmetology and barber inspector. Today she helps Texas barbers, stylists, and salon owners choose coverage, get certificates to shop owners, and understand what inspectors typically look for.
Amanda no longer works for any state board and does not speak for TDLR. Her past role is background only. For official rulings, contact TDLR at tdlr.texas.gov.
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