Iowa Cosmetology License Renewal

Current Iowa Continuing Education Requirements

Starting Feb 7th, 2018, the Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences requires every licensee must complete 6 hours every 2 year license cycle. A minimum of 2 hours of the 6 hours shall be in the prescribed practice discipline and a minimum of 2 hours of the 6 hours shall be in the content areas of Iowa cosmetology law and rules and sanitation.

Please remember to retain your certification of course completion for your future reference.

General Criteria For Continuing Education

A continuing education activity which meets all of the following criteria is appropriate for continuing education credit if the continuing education activity:

1. Constitutes an organized program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee;
2. Pertains to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession;

About the Iowa School of Beauty

At Iowa School of Beauty, our story is rooted in nearly a century of passion, progress, and people. Founded in 1923 by Burt Mellis, ISB has grown through generations with a single mission: to help others build careers they love in the beauty industry. We’ve remained focused on you—our students, alumni, and clients—since day one.

Over the decades, our commitment is:

• Training students for meaningful, fulfilling careers
• Supporting personal and professional growth
• Offering accessible education at a fair price
• Providing affordable salon services through our student clinic

From 1923 to infinity (and beyond!), Iowa School of Beauty is—and will always be—about helping you shape your future in beauty.

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