West Virginia Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in West Virginia you need to satisfy the West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists'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 West Virginia requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	12 months
Governing body	West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists

No continuing education is required. Effective 5/8/2022, House Bill 2325 (2022 Regular Session) removed CE as a license/certificate renewal requirement for all active barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, aestheticians, hair stylists, waxing specialists, and instructors. The board's current Continuing Education page states CE is no longer required with no exception listed.

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

West Virginia 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 West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists 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.

West Virginia Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

West Virginia does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. No continuing education is required. Effective 5/8/2022, House Bill 2325 (2022 Regular Session) removed CE as a license/certificate renewal requirement for all active barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, aestheticians, hair stylists, waxing specialists, and instructors. The board's current Continuing Education page states CE is no longer required with no exception listed.

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in West Virginia?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my West Virginia Cosmetology CE?

West Virginia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists site →

Cosmetology CE courses in another state

All states: Cosmetologist renewal