Ohio Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Ohio you need to satisfy the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 4 hours per 2-year cycle. 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 Ohio requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	4 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	CE Broker
Governing body	Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board

A cosmetologist must complete 4 CE hours per renewal period: 3 hours of Infection Control & Safety and 1 hour of the Board Laws & Rules course (the Laws & Rules course is provided free by the Board). Completion is reported to and verified through CE Broker by the course provider; if required hours are not shown in CE Broker, the online renewal cannot be completed. Exemptions from CE (but not the fee) apply to first-time licensees in their first renewal period, licensees age 65 or older by the cutoff date, and those who have held an Ohio board license for 30 or more years.

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

Ohio 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 Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board 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.

Ohio Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Ohio requires about 4 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A cosmetologist must complete 4 CE hours per renewal period: 3 hours of Infection Control & Safety and 1 hour of the Board Laws & Rules course (the Laws & Rules course is provided free by the Board). Completion is reported to and verified through CE Broker by the course provider; if required hours are not shown in CE Broker, the online renewal cannot be completed. Exemptions from CE (but not the fee) apply to first-time licensees in their first renewal period, licensees age 65 or older by the cutoff date, and those who have held an Ohio board license for 30 or more years.

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Ohio?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Ohio Cosmetology CE?

Ohio uses CE Broker to track Cosmetology continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board site →

Cosmetology CE courses in another state

All states: Cosmetologist renewal