Education Category
CE roadmaps, licensing renewals, and certification prep for stylists and barbers1–5.
Build a compliance-first education cadence with state-by-state CE requirements, recommended providers, and documentation templates that align tool maintenance, sanitation, and advanced cutting labs.
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Why CE planning matters
Licensing renewal keeps chairs open and insurance valid. Use this hub to align CE hours with shear technique development, sanitation updates, and ergonomics training.
Compliance pillars
- State board CE hour totals and renewal cadence
- Approved provider lists and auditing standards
- Documentation logs and certificate storage
Technique alignment
- Pair CE sanitation with sharpening labs for dual credit
- Use manufacturer intensives that qualify for CE hours
- Rotate business CE (retail, marketing) with ergonomic workshops
Tools
- Renewal calendar synced to your license anniversary
- Digital log for certificates, receipts, and evaluations
- Scholarship alerts for CE-approved courses
State priority list
Initial research focuses on states with CE mandates for cosmetology or barbering. Add hour totals, renewal frequency, and approved topics in the upcoming data release, then expand to voluntary CE frameworks that incentivize advanced shear education.
Texas
- Cosmetology CE: 4 hours biennially
- Barber CE: 4 hours biennially
- Focus: sanitation, hair rules, elective
Next steps: Verify TDLR approved providers offering shear maintenance content.
Florida
- Cosmetology CE: 10 hours biennially
- Mandatory: HIV/AIDS, sanitation, laws, electives
Next steps: Map Florida CE providers that include tool sanitation and cutting refreshers.
Illinois
- Cosmetology CE: 14 hours biennially
- Barber CE: 10 hours biennially
Next steps: Align Pivot Point Academy CE tracks with state requirements; add sharpening-specific CE partners.
Texas CE snapshot
Requirements at a glance
- 4 total hours every biennial.
- Topics: Sanitation and safety (1 hour minimum); Laws and rules update (1 hour minimum); Elective education (2 hours; shear maintenance eligible when pre-approved).
- License types: cosmetologist, barber.
TDLR maintains the official list of approved CE providers. Stylists should confirm the provider ID on their enrollment receipt to ensure credits apply toward renewal.
Recommended modules
- Texas CE Sanitation & Shear Maintenance Intensive — 4 hrs; delivery hybrid.
Upcoming sessions
- Next Texas CE lab pending calendar ingestion.
Florida CE snapshot
Requirements at a glance
- 10 total hours every biennial.
- Topics: HIV/AIDS update (1 hour); Sanitation and sterilization (3 hours); Florida laws and rules (2 hours); Chemical makeup/hair structure or elective topics (4 hours; shear sanitation labs align with electives).
- License types: cosmetologist, nail specialist, facial specialist.
The Florida Board of Cosmetology publishes current CE providers and approval numbers. Reference the board roster prior to registration and retain completion certificates for audits.
Recommended modules
- Florida CE Compliance & Shear Sanitation Workshop — 10 hrs; delivery hybrid, online.
Upcoming sessions
- Next Florida CE intensive pending calendar ingestion.
Illinois CE snapshot
Requirements at a glance
- 14 total hours every biennial.
- Topics: Cosmetology/barber technical education (10 hours; shear refinement accepted); Sanitation and safety (3 hours); Domestic violence/sexual assault awareness (1 hour).
- License types: cosmetologist, barber, esthetician (hour totals vary).
IDFPR requires CE providers to display license numbers and topic outlines. Confirm your provider’s approval status and keep electronic copies of certificates, maintenance logs, and payment receipts.
Recommended modules
- Illinois Shear Refinement & Compliance Clinic — 7 hrs; delivery in-person, hybrid.
Upcoming sessions
- 2025-09-28 · Sam Villa LIVE Tour — Chicago Cutting & Finishing Summit
CE-ready provider pathways
Build your CE stack from multiple provider types. Data integrations will link each provider profile to CE documentation once collected.
Academies with CE add-ons
- Aveda Arts — confirm campus CE workshops (Minnesota, Louisiana)
- Empire Beauty Schools — integrate Empire Edge CE workshops for sanitation & shear refinement
Manufacturer CE partners
- Hanzo Education — document CE approvals for Nevada, Texas, Illinois
- Mizutani USA — verify CE partnerships in New York, California, Florida
- Kasho Academy — capture sharpening accreditation CE opportunities
Independent CE hubs
- BehindTheChair University — compile CE-eligible courses
- Barbicide/Andis sanitation bootcamps — integrate documentation
Sample CE modules
| Module | Provider | Hours | Focus | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas CE Sanitation + Shear Maintenance Workshop | Scissorpedia CE Planning Toolkit | 4 | Meet Texas TDLR sanitation requirements while reinforcing shear sanitation protocols. | hybrid |
| Florida Tool Compliance & HIV/Sanitation Review | Scissorpedia CE Planning Toolkit | 10 | Satisfy Florida Board CE requirements covering HIV/AIDS, sanitation, laws, and elective hours. | online, in-person |
| Empire Edge CE — Shear Refinement Workshop | Empire Beauty Schools | 4 | Refresh shear handling, ergonomics, and texturizing techniques for licensed professionals seeking CE credits. | hybrid |
| Texas CE Sanitation & Shear Maintenance Intensive | Scissorpedia CE Planning Toolkit | 4 | Satisfy TDLR sanitation, law, and elective requirements while reinforcing shear maintenance and documentation. | hybrid |
| Florida CE Compliance & Shear Sanitation Workshop | Scissorpedia CE Planning Toolkit | 10 | Meet Florida Board CE requirements covering HIV/AIDS, sanitation, laws, and elective content through shear-focused instruction. | hybrid, online |
| Illinois Shear Refinement & Compliance Clinic | Scissorpedia CE Planning Toolkit | 7 | Complete IDFPR technical CE hours focused on shear refinement, ergonomics, and advanced tapering. | in-person, hybrid |
Downloads in development
- CE hour tracker spreadsheet with automatic renewal alerts (integrate with CE registry toolkit)
- Vendor verification checklist (license numbers, curriculum approvals)
- Sharpening CE documentation worksheet (pair with Mizutani and Kasho labs)
- Empire CE checklist (pending resource upload)
Empire CE & Licensure Renewal Checklist
Downloadable checklist covering state-specific CE hour tracking, sanitation log requirements, and Empire Edge workshop documentation pointers.
Status: Drafting
CE Compliance Tracker Spreadsheet
Multi-state CE tracking sheet covering renewal deadlines, hour requirements, provider verification, and tool maintenance documentation for Texas, Florida, and Illinois pilots.
Status: Drafting
Cross-links & follow-up
Next sprint: build `_data/education/ce_requirements.yml` with state hour tables, integrate CE-approved provider IDs, and surface a filtering UI on the education overview page.
Next Up
Source official CE statutes from state boards, map them to provider offerings, and publish downloadable compliance checklists in the resource library.
Sources
- Empire Beauty School Course Catalog 2025 — Empire Education Group (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Hanzo Education | Class Search — Hattori Hanzo Shears (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Mizutani USA Roadshow Schedule 2025 — Mizutani USA (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Pivot Point Academy Student Catalog 2025 — Pivot Point Academy (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Cosmetology School at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes — Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes (retrieved 2025-09-18)