South Carolina license renewal

South Carolina license renewal CE requirements

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Quick answer: South Carolina regulates estheticians, cosmetologists, nail technicians, and instructors under South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (SC LLR). All licensees follow the same 4-hour CE rule per 2-year cycle.

Which South Carolina licenses are covered here?

  • Estheticians: 4 hours every 2 years.
  • Cosmetologists: 4 hours every 2 years.
  • Nail Technicians: 4 hours every 2 years.
  • Instructors: 4 hours every 2 years.

South Carolina accepts online CE for these licenses.

For the full CE rule citation, exemptions, late fees, and the source URL we verified against, see the South Carolina 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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