Renewal:

The renewal is every four years.

Hours:

24 hours every four years. A maximum of 6 hours of 24 hours will be approved for online / self-study. No more than 12 hours can be obtained from programs not approved from the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB).

For more information on any of the following, please visit: CT.GOV

Our Florida CE / CEU Continuing Education Provider license is PVD-478.

Renewal:

Cosmetologist renewal for Group 1 by 10/31/ODD Year. Renewal for Group 2 10/31/EVEN year.

Facial Specialist renewal for Group 1 by 10/31/ODD Year. Renewal for Group 2 10/31/EVEN year.

Full Specialist renewal for Group 1 by 10/31/ODD Year. Renewal for Group 2 10/31/EVEN year.

Nail Specialist renewal for Group 1 by 10/31/ODD Year. Renewal for Group 2 10/31/EVEN year.

Hours:

10 hours total every two years.

Minimum of

• 1 hour HIV / AIDS
• 3 hours of Sanitation and Sterilization
• one-half (.5) OSHA
• one-half (.5) workers’ compensation
• 2 hours of laws and rules
• 1 hour of chemical makeup
• 1 hour of environmental issues
• 1 hour of any subject related to the practice of cosmetology

For more information on any of the following, please visit: Florida State

Our Georgia CE / CEU Continuing Education Provider license is CEP-000190.

Renewal:

Barber & Barber II renewal by 12/31 of even numbered years.

Cosmetologist Master renewal by 3/31 of even numbered years.

Esthetician renewal by 8/31 of odd numbered years.

Nail Technician renewal by 8/31 of odd numbered years.

Hair Designer renewal by 9/30 of even numbered years.

Instructor (all in this field) renewal by 8/31 of off numbered years.

Hours:

5 hours total. 3 of the 5 hours must be satisfied by a course in health and safety developed or approved by the Board.

Two (2) hours of the total five (5) hours must be in a course previously registered with the Board in any of the following areas:

1. Industry or trade show
2. Health and safety
3. Industry trends
4. Computer skills
5. Business management
6. The area of practice for the type of license held by the licensee
If audited, the licensee shall submit written proof from the CE provider of attendance and/or completion of each CE course submitted for credit.

For more information on the following, please visit: SOSGA

Our Illinois CE / CEU Continuing Education Provider license is 190-000811. You do not have to complete CE /CEU hours for your first renewal.

As of January 2020, all BCENT licensees are required to the complete a one-time 1 CE Domestic Violence Course. Additionally, BCENT licensees are to complete 1 CE Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment Course for each renewal. These hours are included in your total amount of hours due.

Cosmetologist:

14 hours every two years. 7 of the 14 hours can be online / self-study. Live or virtual hours are considered hands on. Renewal by 9/30 of each odd year.

Esthetician:

10 hours every two years. 5 of the 10 hours can be online / self-study. Live or virtual hours are considered hands on. Renewal by 9/30 of each odd year.

Hair Braider:

10 hours every two years. 5 of the 10 hours can be online / self-study. Live or virtual hours are considered hands on. Renewal by 10/31 of each even year.

Nail Technician:

10 hours every two years. 5 of the 10 hours can be online / self-study. Live or virtual hours are considered hands on. Renewal by 10/31 of each even year.

Cosmetology Instructor:

24 hours every two years. 10 of the 24 hours must be in Educational Psychology, Teaching Methodology, Classroom Management, or other teaching related courses. Renewal by 9/30 of each even year.

Esthetician Instructor:

20 hours every two years. 10 of the 20 hours must be in Educational Psychology, Teaching Methodology, Classroom Management, or other teaching related courses. Renewal by 9/30 of each even year.

Hair Braider Instructor:

20 hours every two years. 10 of the 20 hours must be in Educational Psychology, Teaching Methodology, Classroom Management, or other teaching related courses. Renewal by 9/30 of each even year.

Nail Technician Instructor:

20 hours every two years. 10 of the 20 hours must be in Educational Psychology, Teaching Methodology, Classroom Management, or other teaching related courses. Renewal by 9/30 of each even year.

All licensees must renew online before renewal cut off. No reminders will be sent out. Here is a link for requirements and the form for reinstatements.

For more information on any of the following, please visit: IDFPR

Renewal:

The biennial continuing education compliance period shall begin on April 1st of one year and end on March 31st two years later.

You do not have to complete CE /CEU hours for your first renewal.

The cosmetology licenses include cosmetologists, electrologists, estheticians, manicurists, nail technicians and instructors.

Hours:

One Active Cosmetology Related License:
6 hours of continuing education includes at least 4 hours specific to the licensed discipline and at least 2 hours specific to Iowa cosmetology rules and laws and infection control.

Two Active Cosmetology Related Licenses:
10 hours of continuing education including at least 4 hours specific to the licensed discipline and at least 2 hours specific to Iowa cosmetology rules and laws and infection control.

Three Active Cosmetology Related Licenses:

14 hours of continuing education including at least 4 hours specific to the licensed discipline and at least 2 hours specific to Iowa cosmetology rules and laws and infection control.

Any above License(s) Plus an Instructor’s License:

In addition to the requirements above, instructors must take 6 hours in teaching methodology.

These courses may be in person, online self-study or live / virtual.

For more information on any of the following, please visit: Iowa.GOV

Renewal:

The biennial continuing education compliance period shall begin on the date the license was granted for two years. Renewal will be before the two-year anniversary date of the initial license granted date.

You do not have to complete CE /CEU hours for your first renewal.

Hours:

16 hours every two years. 8 of the 16 hours must be hands-on and a maximum of 8 hours will be approved for online or self-study.

For more information on any of the following, please visit: Iowa Massage

Renewal:

The biennial continuing education compliance period shall begin on the date the license was granted for two years. Renewal will be before the two-year anniversary date of the initial license granted date.

You do not have to complete CE /CEU hours for your first renewal.

Hours:

24 hours every two years. 3 of 24 hours in professional ethics or jurisprudence; 3 of 24 hours in communicable disease education this includes AIDS/HIV; 1 hour in diversity or cultural competency; 17 hours in massage related courses as approved by the Board; and a current CPR certificate.

These courses may be completed in live, home study or online format.

For more information on any of the following, please visit: Maryland Massage

Cosmetologist:

8 hours every two years. 4 of 8 hours must be learning how to perform the skills or services of your profession. Renewal by 12/31 of each even year.

Esthetician:

8 hours every two years. 4 of 8 hours must be learning how to perform the skills or services of your profession. Renewal by 9/30 of each even year.

Nail Technician:

8 hours every two years. Renewal by 12/31 of each odd year.

Cosmetology Instructor:

8 hours every two years. 4 of the 8 hours must be in Teaching Methodology courses (all 8 hours may be obtained through teaching methodology. Renewal by 12/31 of each even year.

Esthetician Instructor:

8 hours every two years. 4 of the 8 hours must be in Teaching Methodology courses (all 8 hours may be obtained through teaching methodology. Renewal by 9/30 of each even year.

Nail Technician Instructor:

8 hours every two years. 4 of the 8 hours must be in Teaching Methodology courses (all 8 hours may be obtained through teaching methodology. Renewal by 12/31 of each odd year.

Here is a link for requirements and the form for cosmetologist reinstatement form, cosmetologist instructor reinstatement form and esthetician or esthetics instructor reinstatement form.

For more information on any of the following, please visit: Nebraska Cosmetology & Esthetics & Nail Technology.

16 hours every two years. 8 of 16 hours can be online or electronic media. 8 of 16 hours must be hands on workshops- the hands-on workshop must be 75% hands-on massage technique and up to 25% may be theory related to hands-on technique. For the hands-on workshop there must be a set time for the hands-on practice. 3 of 16 hours must be massage therapy ethics. Non-hands-on approved topics include anatomy, health service management, hygiene, pathology, and physiology. Renewal is 11/1 of each odd year.

Here is a link for requirements and the form for massage reinstatement form.

For more information on any of the following, please visit: Nebraska Massage

Cosmetologist:

8 hours per year. At least 50% of the subject matter broadens the knowledge of the cosmetic art profession. 24 hours for renewal total. Renewal by 10/1 every three years starting in 1998.

Apprentice:

8 hours per year. At least 50% of the subject matter broadens the knowledge of the cosmetic art profession. Renewal by 10/1 each year.

Esthetician:

8 hours per year. At least 50% of the subject matter broadens the knowledge of the cosmetic art profession. Renewal by 10/1 each year.

Manicurist:

8 hours per year. At least 50% of the subject matter broadens the knowledge of the cosmetic art profession. Renewal by 10/1 each year.

Natural Hair Care Specialist:

8 hours per year. At least 50% of the subject matter broadens the knowledge of the cosmetic art profession. Renewal by 10/1 each year.

Instructor or Teacher License:

8 hours per year. At least 50% of the subject matter broadens the teacher training techniques and/or enhances the ability to communicate. 16 hours for renewal total. Renewal by 10/1 every two years.

Exemptions: A licenses who is in active practice as a cosmetologist and at least 20 years consecutive years of experience as a cosmetologist can apply for an exemption for continuing education requirement. 20 years work exemption form.

Individuals 60 or older with 10 years of continuous work experience can apply for exemption from CE with exception of the teacher licenses. 60 years of age and 10 years work experience exemption form.

For more information on any of the following, please visit: North Carolina Cosmetic Arts Board