Colorado Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Colorado you need to satisfy the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies)'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 Colorado requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	12 months
Governing body	Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies)

No continuing education is required for routine renewal of a cosmetologist license. CE only becomes relevant for reinstatement after a long lapse: a license expired more than two but less than five years may be reinstated by, among other options, completing 16 hours of Director-approved CE, and a license expired more than five years may require 24 hours of approved CE (or, alternatively, verification of active out-of-state licensure or passing the licensure exam).

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Colorado 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 Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies) 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.

Colorado Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Colorado does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. No continuing education is required for routine renewal of a cosmetologist license. CE only becomes relevant for reinstatement after a long lapse: a license expired more than two but less than five years may be reinstated by, among other options, completing 16 hours of Director-approved CE, and a license expired more than five years may require 24 hours of approved CE (or, alternatively, verification of active out-of-state licensure or passing the licensure exam).

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Colorado?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Colorado Cosmetology CE?

Colorado generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Cosmetology CE courses in another state

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