South Carolina Cosmetology CE Requirements (2026)

The renewal fee for a South Carolina cosmetology license is $50.

South Carolina cosmetologists must complete 4 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew their license.

Quick Summary

CE Hours Required

2 years

Renewal Cycle

$50

Renewal Fee

CE Categories

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

Category	Hours
sanitation Sanitation and client safety	2
laws rules SC cosmetology laws and rules	2
Total	4

4 hours total covering laws, sanitation, and client safety.

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 South Carolina Board of Cosmetology before enrolling.
4Use StyleCE to track your hours by category so you know exactly where you stand.

South Carolina requires 4 continuing education hours every 2 years.

The renewal fee is $50.

South Carolina cosmetology licenses renew every 2 years.

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