All Cosmetology, Esthetician, Nail Technician, and Instructor licenses expire on March 10th of each odd year. Any person licensed by the South Carolina board as a Cosmetologist, Nail Technician, and Esthetician must show satisfactory evidence of twelve (12) contact hours of instruction (Continuing Education) during the preceding licensing period. These twelve (12) contact hours can be achieved by completing six (6) hours of Continuing Education training on-line, and completing six (6) hours of onsite training in a traditional classroom setting.

Student’s users may satisfy the twelve (12) contact hours of instruction by:

Taking two 3 hour online courses.

At least three (3) hours of instruction shall be in sanitation or health and safety for clients (this is a pre-requisite).

You may also enroll in a six (6) hours of onsite training.

Completing the Course and Certification

YOU HAVE 30-DAYS TO COMPLETE ALL PORTIONS OF YOUR ON-LINE COURSE BEFORE IT WILL EXPIRE!

Each three (3) hour courses must be completed with the same provider. Test and Quizzes are not pass or fail.

Once you have completed both three (3) hour courses, including quizzes, and the evaluation, your results can take up to fourteen (14) calendar days to be submitted to the University of South Carolina (USC). The University of South Carolina (USC) has five (5) business days to review, and approve the submission. Once approved, you will then be mailed a certificate. USC will submit your completion status to the South Carolina LLR State Board.

WHAT COURSES AM I ELIGIBLE TO TAKE?

A licensed Cosmetologist may complete and receive credit for approved courses designated for ANY of the following: Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians and Estheticians.

  • A licensed Nail Technician may ONLY complete and receive credit for approved classes designated for Nail Technicians.
  • A licensed Esthetician may ONLY complete and receive credit for approved classes designated for Estheticians.

ENROLLMENT

  • Please Note: This system monitors your active time, therefore, you will not be able to complete the quiz, and evaluation etc. ahead of its sequence and until the required 3 hours have been met.

1. Purchase your Pre-Requisite Course titled "Rules, Regulations, Safety and Sanitation" for $45.00.

2. Purchase your SECOND course for $40.00. You must choose the specific course approved for your license type.

3. Complete the Prerequisite course first, and the Elective course second.

1. Please be sure to complete BOTH three (3) hour courses, including any quizzes, and the evaluation.
(Please Note: Your course can not be processed without completing these requirements).

For Multiple License Holders:

  • Please complete the steps for each license type, making sure to complete six (6) contact hours of instruction for each license type.
  • Multiple license holders will need to create a separate registration with a new username, and email address for each license type.

SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT US VIA E-MAIL AT: [email protected]

If you have any additional questions you may contact the University of South Carolina or the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

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