Ohio Cosmetology CE Online: Board-Approved 3-Hour Course
Finish 3 of your 4 required CE hours in one online course, self-paced. Then wrap up the free 1-hour Board Laws & Rules course and you're ready to renew.
$25 with code OHCosmo (regular $35). Complete your CE by January 15, 2027.
Good to know before you start: Ohio requires 4 CE hours total. Our course covers 3 of them. The 4th hour, Board Laws & Rules, is a free course the state provides through CE Broker. We'll link you straight to it after you finish with us, so you're not left guessing.
Which license do you have?
Cosmetologist
Hair & general cosmetology
Infection control, salon safety & OSHA standards, HIV/AIDS awareness & prevention. Includes a short 18-question exam.
$25 with code OHCosmo · 3 hours
Start my Cosmetologist courseEsthetician
Skin care specialists
Infection control, salon safety & OSHA standards, HIV/AIDS awareness & prevention. Includes a short 18-question exam.
$25 with code OHCosmo · 3 hours
Start my Esthetician courseManicurist
Nail technicians
Infection control, salon safety & OSHA standards, HIV/AIDS awareness & prevention. Includes a short 18-question exam.
$25 with code OHCosmo · 3 hours
Start my Manicurist courseSecure checkout · Instant certificate · Enter code OHCosmo at checkout · Add a printed certificate for $10
Renew in five simple steps
Two courses, one renewal. Here's the full path from sign-up to a renewed license.
Pick your course. Choose the option that matches your license: cosmetologist, esthetician, or manicurist.
Take it at your pace. Start, stop, and pick back up anytime, from any device. Nothing to install.
Download your certificate. It's ready the moment you finish the course and pass the short exam.
Take the free 1-hour course. Complete Board Laws & Rules through CE Broker. It's free.
Renew with the state. Log in to Ohio eLicense and complete your renewal. That's it until next cycle.
4 hours total, and how they break down
Ohio's requirement: 4 hours
- 3 hours of Safety & Infection Control (our course)
- 1 hour of Board Laws & Rules (free from the Board in CE Broker)
What our course covers
- Infection control & salon safety
- OSHA standards & hazardous chemical handling
- HIV/AIDS awareness & prevention
Everything you need to know
Is this course approved by the Ohio board?
Yes. We're an approved provider with the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board, and our course meets the state's 3-hour Safety & Infection Control requirement. You can verify our approval on CE Broker.
How long does it take?
Our course is 3 hours, self-paced: start, stop, and come back whenever you like. Add the Board's free 1-hour Laws & Rules course in CE Broker.
Is there an exam?
Yes, a short 18-question multiple choice exam at the end of the course. It covers what you just learned.
Why isn't this a full 4-hour course?
Ohio splits the requirement: 3 hours of Safety & Infection Control (that's us) plus 1 hour of Board Laws & Rules, which the state provides free through CE Broker. Approved providers aren't allowed to include Laws & Rules, so we point you straight there once you're done with us.
Which course do I need?
Pick the one that matches your license: cosmetologist, esthetician, or manicurist. All three cover the same safety and infection control content required for your renewal.
How much does it cost?
Regular price $35. Enter code OHCosmo at checkout to pay $25.
When do I get my certificate?
Right away, once you finish the course and the short exam. If you'd like a hard copy, you can add a professional printed certificate for $10.
When is the deadline?
Complete your CE by January 15, 2027. Ohio cosmetology licenses expire January 31, 2027.
How do I actually renew my license once I'm done?
After finishing both courses, log in to Ohio eLicense and complete your renewal there. Keep your certificate handy in case it's requested.
Ready to knock out your CE?
Pick your course above and finish 3 of your 4 hours today: self-paced, no software, $25 with code OHCosmo.
Start my 3-hour course