What do I need to renew?

These are the general guidelines for renewing your license. If you have extenuating circumstances or additional detailed questions you should double check with the SC Board of Cosmetology.  Those will VERY new licenses may or may not need a class for your first renewal.  You can check with State Board to see if you need hours before you register!

Registered Cosmetologists (RC), Nail Technicians (NT), Estheticians (ES) need a total of FOUR CE hours in Safety & Sanitation every two years.  You can get this 4 hours either online OR in-person.   You need to complete your hours in a LLR/State Board approved course.

Instructors also need FOUR CE hours every two years.  This 4 hours of CE must relate to teaching methods. You can get this 4 hours either online OR in-person.   You need to complete your hours in a LLR/State Board approved course.