Washington DC – COA Hair Gallery

Cosmetology and Specialty License CE Requirements

Cosmetology and Specialty licensees must complete six continuing education (CE) credits during each two-year cycle period to renew a practitioner license. Licensees must submit to the Board proof of completion of at least six CE hours from an approved CE program or course during each two-year license period.

Cosmetologists and Specialties must complete six CEs by the next renewal date – April 15, 2020.

Two hours must be in health, safety, and/or welfare subjects.
Four hours must consist of general elective courses.

CE courses can include, but are not limited to:

Courses related to the practice of barbering, cosmetology, and specialty cosmetology
District laws and regulations
Ethics and standards of professional practice
Occupational health, safety, and welfare
HIV/AIDS, communicable, and infectious disease control
Product knowledge
Business
Management (Managers only)
Education or Instruction (Instructors only)

PLEASE NOTE: CEU requirements apply to all Barber, Cosmetology, and Specialty Cosmetology licenses, including Manager and Instructor licenses, with one exception – first-time license renewals are exempt.

CE Options for Managers and Instructors

CEs for Managers and Instructors may be obtained through:

Classroom instruction
Lectures
Seminars
Trade shows
Product demonstrations
Educational conferences
Online classes (or distance learning classes)
College or university courses

Are you an approved continuing education provider?

Yes, the Center of Attraction Hair Gallery is an approved provider and is approved by the Washington D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to offer continuing education for cosmetology.

How do I renew my cosmetology license?

You must submit a renewal application online.

Is anyone exempt from the continuing education requirement?

Yes, renewal applicants seeking first renewal of a license are exempt.

Will you provide me with a certificate of completion?

Yes, a downloadable certificate of completion will be emailed to you upon class completion.

Do I need to show my certificate to IDFPR to prove that I completed my continuing education hours?

Upon request by the Board, an applicant shall prove completion of required continuing education credits by submitting a certification of completion.

Will you report my completed hours to the board?

We will provide the board with the class attendance roster, but it is the responsibility of the licensee to provide the required documents for proof of course verification.

For more information about cosmetology in Washington D.C, please visit the Washington D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs website.

Center of Attraction Hair Gallery
210 Cedar Ridge Dr Bldg. C-102
Duncanville, Texas 75116
Contact: (214) 649-9190

Want to add CEU's to your education?

Center of Attraction Hair Gallery welcomes collaborative partnerships. These partnerships can enhance services, expand professional engagement, and foster innovation within the barber and beauty industry. By working together with independent educators, manufacturers, and tradeshow events, the gallery aims to create a vibrant experience of education everywhere.