Iowa Cosmetology CE Online: 6-Hour Course
Complete all 6 hours Iowa requires, including 2 hours of Iowa laws, rules and infection control, online and at your own pace.
$29 with code CosmoIA (regular $35)
Choose your course
Each 6-hour course covers 4 hours in your discipline plus 2 hours of Iowa laws, rules and infection control.
Cosmetologist
All 6 hours
- 2 hours of Iowa rules and laws
- 4 hours of cosmetology practice topics
- 25-question exam
- Sponsor letter
$29 with code CosmoIA · 6 hours
Start CosmetologistEsthetician
All 6 hours
- 2 hours of Iowa rules and laws
- 4 hours of esthetics topics
- 25-question exam
- Sponsor letter
$29 with code CosmoIA · 6 hours
Start EstheticianNail Technologist
All 6 hours
- 2 hours of Iowa rules and laws
- 4 hours of nail technology topics
- 25-question exam
- Sponsor letter
$29 with code CosmoIA · 6 hours
Start Nail TechnologistRules and Laws
Just the 2 law hours
- 2 hours of Iowa rules, laws and infection control
- For a second or third license, or if you have your discipline hours
- 20-question exam
- Sponsor letter
$19 with code CosmoIA · 2 hours
Start Rules and LawsEnter code CosmoIA at checkout (regular price $35 for 6-hour courses, $24 for Rules and Laws). Add a printed certificate for $10.
What Iowa requires
Set by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL).
One license: 6 hours
- At least 4 hours in your license discipline
- At least 2 hours of Iowa laws, rules and infection control
- Your first renewal is exempt
Two or three licenses
- Two licenses: 10 hours (4 per discipline + 2 law)
- Three licenses: 14 hours (4 per discipline + 2 law)
- Instructors add 6 hours of teaching methodology
Renew online through DIAL within the 60 days before your license expires. After expiration there's a 30-day grace period with a $60 late fee. See our Iowa renewal guide for details. Requirements verified October 2026 against Iowa DIAL.
Done in three steps
Pick your course
Choose the 6-hour course for your license, or just the 2-hour Rules and Laws course if that's all you need.
Take it at your pace
Start, stop and pick back up on any device, then pass the short exam at the end.
Keep your certificate and renew
Download your certificate, which shows our sponsor, and renew through DIAL.
Questions before you start
Does the 6-hour course cover my whole Iowa requirement?
Yes, if you hold one license: it includes 4 hours in your discipline and the 2 required hours of Iowa laws, rules and infection control.
I hold more than one license. What do I need?
Two licenses need 10 hours and three need 14, with at least 4 hours for each discipline plus 2 hours of laws, rules and infection control. Combine the 6-hour courses for each of your disciplines.
Who sponsors your Iowa courses?
Our Iowa courses are sponsored by Iowa School of Beauty. You can view the sponsor letter for each course on its card above.
Is there an exam?
Yes. The 6-hour courses end with a 25-question exam, and Rules and Laws with a 20-question exam. You can retake it until you pass.
Do I need CE for my first renewal?
No. The first renewal period after you receive your initial license is exempt.
How much does it cost?
With code CosmoIA: 6-hour courses are $29 (regular $35) and Rules and Laws is $19 (regular $24). A printed certificate is an optional $10 add-on.