Ohio Cosmetology CE Requirements (2026)

The renewal fee for a Ohio cosmetology license is $45.

Ohio cosmetologists must complete 8 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew their license.

Quick Summary

CE Hours Required

2 years

Renewal Cycle

$45

Renewal Fee

CE Categories

Ohio requires cosmetologists to complete their CE hours in specific categories. Here is the full breakdown:

Category	Hours
sanitation Sanitation and infection control	2
elective Any approved continuing education	6
Total	8

8 hours total with 2 hours minimum in sanitation.

1Start your CE hours early in the renewal cycle. Do not wait until the last few months.
2Keep copies of all CE certificates. The board may audit your records at any time.
3Make sure your CE provider is approved by the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board before enrolling.
4Use StyleCE to track your hours by category so you know exactly where you stand.

Ohio requires 8 continuing education hours every 2 years.

The renewal fee is $45.

Ohio cosmetology licenses renew every 2 years.

StyleCE automatically knows Ohio's requirements and tracks your progress. Free for one license.