Question 1

Are CE courses required for Maryland cosmetologists?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Beginning January 1, 2026, Maryland law (HB 1600) requires licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians, and senior cosmetologists to complete six (6) hours of Board-approved Continuing Education (CE) during each renewal cycle. These CE hours must be completed before your license expiration date and within your active renewal period. MIAA Beauty Institute is a Maryland State Board–approved CE provider offering online courses that satisfy these requirements.

Question 2

How many CE hours do I need for Maryland license renewal?

Accepted Answer

Maryland requires a total of 6 CE hours every renewal period: 2 hours of Required Topics in areas such as health, safety, welfare, sanitation, and Maryland Board laws and regulations, and 4 hours of Elective Topics such as business, cosmetology practice, esthetics, nail technology, and product knowledge. MIAA Beauty Institute offers courses that fulfill both the 2 required hours and the 4 elective hours so you can complete everything in one place.

Question 3

Can I take CE courses online in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Maryland allows Continuing Education courses to be completed online as long as they are provided by a Maryland State Board–approved CE provider. MIAA Beauty Institute is an approved provider offering 100% online, self-paced CE courses designed specifically for Maryland beauty professionals. You can complete your CE hours from home and receive a certificate of completion after passing each course.

Question 4

Which CE courses are approved by the Maryland Board?

Accepted Answer

The Maryland Board of Cosmetology approves CE courses that fall under required or elective topics, including health, safety, welfare, sanitation, Maryland laws and regulations, business, cosmetology practice, esthetics, nail technology, product knowledge, ethics, infectious disease control, and occupational health and safety. MIAA Beauty Institute is a Maryland State Board–approved provider and offers courses such as Salon Safe: Infection Control & Sanitation (2 hours – Required Topics), The Business in Beauty: Business, Branding & Bankability (4 hours – Elective Topics), and Ethics in the Beauty Industry (1 hour – counts toward the Required Topics category), which help you complete the full 6 hours needed for license renewal.

Maryland Board-Approved Online Continuing Education (CE) Courses for Beauty Professionals

Did you purchase a CE course BEFORE to 9/15/2026?