North Carolina Cosmetology / Barber CE requirements

Cosmetologist — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.

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8CE hours every 1 yearVerify with board

Renewal: Renewal window July 1 - October 1 of the expiration year.

Required categories

Cosmetic-art discipline (at least 50%)
4h
Business / customer service
4h

Details

Exemptions: 20 consecutive years of experience, or age 60+ with 10 years continuous licensure. Barber CE unverified (separate Board of Barber Examiners).

Official source: North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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