Ohio license renewal

Ohio license renewal CE requirements

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Quick answer: Ohio regulates cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists, natural hair stylists, and instructors under Ohio Cosmetology and Barber Board (OCBB). All licensees follow the same 4-hour CE rule per 2-year cycle.

Which Ohio licenses are covered here?

  • Cosmetologists: 4 hours every 2 years.
  • Estheticians: 4 hours every 2 years.
  • Manicurists: 4 hours every 2 years.
  • Natural Hair Stylists: 4 hours every 2 years.
  • Instructors: 4 hours every 2 years.

Ohio accepts online CE for these licenses.

For the full CE rule citation, exemptions, late fees, and the source URL we verified against, see the Ohio detail page.

What you need to renew

  1. Confirm your deadline. Most renewals run on a 2-year cycle. Some states tie the date to your birth month, others use a fixed calendar date.
  2. Complete required CE (if any) from a board-approved provider before the deadline.
  3. Submit the renewal application and fee via your state board's portal.

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