Kentucky Cosmetology CE Online: Optional 6-Hour Refresher

Kentucky doesn't require continuing education to renew a cosmetology license. If you'd like to brush up on sanitation and client relations, our self-paced 6-hour refresher is fully online.

✓ Self-paced, any device ✓ Certificate when you finish ✓ $35 with code CosmoKy

Good to know: Kentucky eliminated continuing education for license renewal in July 2012. This course is optional professional development, not a renewal requirement.

The 6-hour refresher

Kentucky Cosmetology Refresher

For cosmetologists, estheticians and nail technicians

  • 4 hours of sanitation and infection control
  • 2 hours of cultural diversity
  • Short 20-question true/false exam
  • Start and stop as needed

$35 with code CosmoKy · 6 hours

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What you'll learn

Sanitation (4 hours)
  • Types of bacteria
  • Decontamination and infection control
  • OSHA standards
  • Types of disinfectants
Cultural diversity (2 hours)
  • Culture and communication
  • Eliminating negative behavior
  • Case studies

Regular price $45. Enter code CosmoKy at checkout for $35. Add a printed certificate for $10.

Renewing your Kentucky license

Because no CE is required, renewing is handled entirely with the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology. Check the Board's License Renewal Information page for your renewal dates and fees.

Questions before you start

Do I need CE to renew my Kentucky cosmetology license?

No. Kentucky eliminated continuing education for license renewal in July 2012.

Why take this course, then?

It's a refresher on sanitation, infection control and client relations: useful if you've been away from the chair, are training staff, or want proof of recent training for an employer.

Is there an exam?

Yes, a short 20-question true/false exam at the end.

How much does it cost?

The regular price is $45. Enter code CosmoKy at checkout to pay $35. A printed certificate is an optional $10 add-on.

Brush up at your own pace

Six self-paced hours, fully online, $35 with code CosmoKy.

Start the refresher