Arkansas Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Arkansas you need to satisfy the Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology Section's continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Arkansas requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology Section

Arkansas does not require continuing education for cosmetologist license renewal. The Department of Health's renewal materials list no CE hours or topics as a condition of renewing a practitioner license; the only requirements are timely submission of the renewal and payment of the fee.

Full Cosmetology renewal guide for Arkansas (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Arkansas Cosmetology CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology Section before purchasing.

Elite Learning — Cosmetology CE
State-approved cosmetology CE packages built around each state's renewal topics.
Milady Training (Cengage)
Continuing education and skills courses from the leading cosmetology education brand.
360training
Online cosmetology CE accepted in states that require continuing education for renewal.

Arkansas Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Cosmetology license in Arkansas?

Arkansas does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. Arkansas does not require continuing education for cosmetologist license renewal. The Department of Health's renewal materials list no CE hours or topics as a condition of renewing a practitioner license; the only requirements are timely submission of the renewal and payment of the fee.

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Arkansas?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology Section. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Arkansas Cosmetology CE?

Arkansas generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology Section.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology Section. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology Section site →

Cosmetology CE courses in another state

All states: Cosmetologist renewal