Mississippi Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Cosmetology license in Mississippi you need to satisfy the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering's continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Mississippi requires for Cosmetology renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering |
No continuing education is required for cosmetologist (practitioner) license renewal. Mississippi eliminated the mandatory CE requirement for practitioners effective April 1, 2026 (S.B. 2566 repealing the prior CE statute), so practitioners renewing after that date are not required to report CE hours. Instructors are the exception and must still complete board-approved CE biennially.
Full Cosmetology renewal guide for Mississippi (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Mississippi Cosmetology CE course providers
- Elite Learning — Cosmetology CE
State-approved cosmetology CE packages built around each state's renewal topics.
- Milady Training (Cengage)
Continuing education and skills courses from the leading cosmetology education brand.
- 360training
Online cosmetology CE accepted in states that require continuing education for renewal.
Mississippi Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Cosmetology license in Mississippi?
Mississippi does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. No continuing education is required for cosmetologist (practitioner) license renewal. Mississippi eliminated the mandatory CE requirement for practitioners effective April 1, 2026 (S.B. 2566 repealing the prior CE statute), so practitioners renewing after that date are not required to report CE hours. Instructors are the exception and must still complete board-approved CE biennially.
Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Mississippi?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Mississippi Cosmetology CE?
Mississippi generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering site →