Ohio Cosmetology License Renewal Requirements
A cosmetology license, a branch of cosmetology, or an instructor license needs 4 hours of continuing education for 2025-2027. One of those hours is the Board's own Laws and Rules course.
Ohio cosmetologists, branches of cosmetology, instructors, barbers, and boutique service registrants need 4 hours of continuing education each renewal period: 1 hour of Board Laws and Rules and 3 hours of Infection Control and Safety.
A cosmetology license, a branch of cosmetology, or an instructor license needs 4 hours of continuing education for 2025-2027. One of those hours is the Board's own Laws and Rules course.
Barber, barber instructor, and assistant barber instructor licenses need 4 hours of continuing education. The Board's Renew a License page sets the current completion date at August 15, 2028.
The 3-hour Infection Control and Safety course is the part of Ohio CE that a Board-approved provider can offer. The Laws and Rules hour stays on CE Broker.
The Board waives CE for a long-held license, age 65, or a first Ohio license. The dates depend on whether the license is cosmetology or barber, and the renewal fee is still due.