Relocating Student... Texas to Colorado... Should I get certified before or after I move?

I am a current Cosmetology student in Texas. Once I have finished school my Fiancee has to relocate to Colorado for his job. My question is on how I transfer my license from Texas who requires 1500 hours to Colorado who requires 1800 hours? And as a side question, does anyone have any experience or tips on trying to find a stylist position out side of your current state?

This is from the CO rules and regs:

The following shall constitute substantially equivalent licensure and qualifications for applicants for licensure by endorsement within the meaning of § 12-8-118(1)(a) of the
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Barbers and Cosmetologists Practice Act (“the Act”): proof of graduation from a barber or beauty school approved by the appropriate governmental agency responsible for approving such schools in that state or country, and proof of passage of a written and practical examination administered by the appropriate licensing agency for that state or country.

So it looks like if you are licensed in TX you just have to provide proof that you are licensed in TX and they will give you a license by endorsement.

I'd double check with the CO state board to be sure thats correct, but thats what it looks like based on their rules and regs.

As far as finding a job, if you have a specific eta you can start looking close to the time that you will be relocating, or if you apply to a chain maybe you can start training in your state and they can pre-arrange a transfer for you.