Rhode Island Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Rhode Island you need to satisfy the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Professional Licensing (Board of Barbering and Hairdressing) — Barbering, Hairdressing and Cosmetology program'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 Rhode Island requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Professional Licensing (Board of Barbering and Hairdressing) — Barbering, Hairdressing and Cosmetology program

No continuing education is required to renew a Rhode Island cosmetologist (hairdresser/cosmetician) license. The renewal/issuance regulation (216-RICR-40-05-4 § 4.6) requires only the renewal application and fee, with no CE provision, and the Department of Health does not publish any CE requirement for this license.

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

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Professional Licensing (Board of Barbering and Hairdressing) — Barbering, Hairdressing and Cosmetology program 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.

Rhode Island Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Rhode Island does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. No continuing education is required to renew a Rhode Island cosmetologist (hairdresser/cosmetician) license. The renewal/issuance regulation (216-RICR-40-05-4 § 4.6) requires only the renewal application and fee, with no CE provision, and the Department of Health does not publish any CE requirement for this license.

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Rhode Island?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Professional Licensing (Board of Barbering and Hairdressing) — Barbering, Hairdressing and Cosmetology program. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Rhode Island Cosmetology CE?

Rhode Island generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Professional Licensing (Board of Barbering and Hairdressing) — Barbering, Hairdressing and Cosmetology program.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Professional Licensing (Board of Barbering and Hairdressing) — Barbering, Hairdressing and Cosmetology program. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Professional Licensing (Board of Barbering and Hairdressing) — Barbering, Hairdressing and Cosmetology program site →

Cosmetology CE courses in another state

All states: Cosmetologist renewal