South Carolina Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in South Carolina you need to satisfy the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR)'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 South Carolina requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required4 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
CE tracking systemSC LLR / University of South Carolina (USC) CE tracking via the LLR E-Services portal (eservice.llr.sc.gov) — not CE Broker
Governing bodySouth Carolina Board of Cosmetology (South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR)

Four (4) contact hours of Board-approved continuing education are required each biennial licensing period for cosmetologists (also estheticians and nail technicians). CE must be specific to Board laws and regulations, client safety, and/or infection control including sanitation and disinfection. First-time SC renewers are exempt (CE required only if you hold an active SC license and it is not your first SC renewal). CE may be completed in person or online through Board-approved providers. (Instructors instead need 4 hours geared toward teaching.)

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South Carolina 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 South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR) before purchasing.

South Carolina Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

South Carolina requires about 4 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Four (4) contact hours of Board-approved continuing education are required each biennial licensing period for cosmetologists (also estheticians and nail technicians). CE must be specific to Board laws and regulations, client safety, and/or infection control including sanitation and disinfection. First-time SC renewers are exempt (CE required only if you hold an active SC license and it is not your first SC renewal). CE may be completed in person or online through Board-approved providers. (Instructors instead need 4 hours geared toward teaching.)

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in South Carolina?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR) and the completion is reported through SC LLR / University of South Carolina (USC) CE tracking via the LLR E-Services portal (eservice.llr.sc.gov) — not CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my South Carolina Cosmetology CE?

South Carolina uses SC LLR / University of South Carolina (USC) CE tracking via the LLR E-Services portal (eservice.llr.sc.gov) — not CE Broker to track Cosmetology continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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