Michigan Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Michigan you need to satisfy the Michigan Board of Cosmetology (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing)'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 Michigan requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Michigan Board of Cosmetology (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing)

No continuing education is required to renew a Michigan cosmetologist license. Renewal is completed by submitting the online renewal application, paying the fee, and accepting a renewal attestation certifying that all requirements are met; the official guide lists no CE hours.

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Michigan 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 Michigan Board of Cosmetology (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing) 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.

Michigan Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Michigan does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. No continuing education is required to renew a Michigan cosmetologist license. Renewal is completed by submitting the online renewal application, paying the fee, and accepting a renewal attestation certifying that all requirements are met; the official guide lists no CE hours.

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Michigan?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Michigan Board of Cosmetology (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Michigan Cosmetology CE?

Michigan generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Michigan Board of Cosmetology (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Michigan Board of Cosmetology (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Cosmetology CE courses in another state

All states: Cosmetologist renewal