Kansas Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Kansas you need to satisfy the Kansas Board of Cosmetology'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 Kansas requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Kansas Board of Cosmetology

No continuing education hours are required to renew a standard cosmetologist license. Instead, Kansas requires passing a board-prescribed written renewal examination covering practice laws, health/sanitation, and safety (commonly the state law/regulation test, passing at 75%). Continuing education (20 clock hours biennially) applies only to cosmetology instructor licenses, not to practitioner cosmetologists.

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

Kansas 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 Kansas Board of Cosmetology 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.

Kansas Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Kansas does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. No continuing education hours are required to renew a standard cosmetologist license. Instead, Kansas requires passing a board-prescribed written renewal examination covering practice laws, health/sanitation, and safety (commonly the state law/regulation test, passing at 75%). Continuing education (20 clock hours biennially) applies only to cosmetology instructor licenses, not to practitioner cosmetologists.

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Kansas?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Kansas Board of Cosmetology. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Kansas Cosmetology CE?

Kansas generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Kansas Board of Cosmetology.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Kansas Board of Cosmetology. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Kansas Board of Cosmetology site →

Cosmetology CE courses in another state

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