Louisiana license renewal and continuing education
How to renew a cosmetology license in Louisiana
What it takes to renew a cosmetology, barber, nail technician or esthetician license in Louisiana: when each expires, the renewal fee, the continuing education it needs, and what to do if you renew late or the license has lapsed. Every answer comes from the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology's own pages, rules and fee schedules, read on October 28, 2026.
| License | Continuing education | Fee | Renews | Late fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Not stated | $35 | Every year | See the rule |
| Barber | Not stated | $50 | Every year | See the rule |
| Nail technician | Not stated | $35 | Every year | See the rule |
| Esthetician | Not stated | $35 | Every year | See the rule |
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At $35 a year, renewing costs about the $32.50 a year typical across the states.
Cosmetologist (Registered Cosmetologist)
Louisiana cosmetology license renewal
Renewed through the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every yearRenewal is due on or before the holder's date of birth each year, and the license expires thirty days after that date if not renewed.
- Renewal fee
- $35
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology before you renew.
- Late renewal
- See the ruleThe certificate expires thirty days after the date of birth if it is not renewed.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired less than three years can be restored for twice the renewal fee for each year it was expired, up to three hundred dollars; after more than three years, a restoration exam is required before it can be restored.
Barber
Louisiana barber license renewal
Renewed through the Louisiana Board of Barber Examiners.
- When it expires
- Every yearThe barber certificate expires at midnight on January 31 of each year unless it is renewed.
- Renewal fee
- $50
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Louisiana Board of Barber Examiners before you renew.
- Late renewal
- See the ruleA renewal paid after January 31 but before March 31 carries an additional charge of ten dollars, and a payment after March 31 carries an additional charge of twenty dollars.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA barber certificate expired less than five years can be renewed with the restoration fee; after five years, the holder must meet the original licensing requirements.
Nail technician (Registered Manicurist)
Louisiana nail technician license renewal
Renewed through the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every yearRenewal is due on or before the holder's date of birth each year, and the license expires thirty days after that date if not renewed.
- Renewal fee
- $35
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology before you renew.
- Late renewal
- See the ruleThe certificate expires thirty days after the date of birth if it is not renewed.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired less than three years can be restored for twice the renewal fee for each year it was expired, up to three hundred dollars; after more than three years, a restoration exam is required before it can be restored.
Esthetician (Registered Esthetician)
Louisiana esthetician license renewal
Renewed through the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology.
- When it expires
- Every yearRenewal is due on or before the holder's date of birth each year, and the license expires thirty days after that date if not renewed.
- Renewal fee
- $35
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology before you renew.
- Late renewal
- See the ruleThe certificate expires thirty days after the date of birth if it is not renewed.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license expired less than three years can be restored for twice the renewal fee for each year it was expired, up to three hundred dollars; after more than three years, a restoration exam is required before it can be restored.
Good to know
What else Louisiana says about renewing
- A cosmetology licensee who retires from practice for more than three years can resume practice by renewing after proving they are qualified, which is done through a short form examination.
- A Louisiana registrant who keeps a license in another state is treated as having kept an active practice for the period covered by that out-of-state license.
- Cosmetology, esthetician and manicurist licenses that have been expired for more than three years require a restoration exam before they can be restored.
Sources
What Louisiana's official pages say
Each answer above, in the words of the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology's own pages, rules and fee schedules, read on October 28, 2026. Fees and deadlines change: confirm with the board before you renew.
- Cosmetologist: renewal period
“(2) For each initial certificate of registration and each annual renewal of such certificate:”
legis.la.gov “shall renew his certificate of registration on or before such individual's date of birth, and such certificate shall expire thirty days following the date of birth if not renewed.”
legis.la.gov - Cosmetologist: renewal fee
“(a) Cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, teacher/instructor, or manager $35.00”
legis.la.gov - Cosmetologist: late renewal
“and such certificate shall expire thirty days following the date of birth if not renewed.”
legis.la.gov - Cosmetologist: expired license
“If a registrant wishes to restore an expired certificate listed in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection within three years from the date of expiration, he shall be assessed a fee equal to twice the applicable fee for each year the certificate was expired, not to exceed three hundred dollars.”
legis.la.gov “If your license has been expired for more than 3 years (36 months), you must take a restoration exam prior to restoring your license.”
lsbc.louisiana.gov - Barber: renewal period
“The annual registration renewal fee provided in Subsection A of this Section shall be due and payable no later than January thirty-first of each year.”
legis.la.gov “All certificates of registration shall expire at midnight on January 31 of each year and shall be renewed on or prior to that date.”
legis.la.gov - Barber: renewal fee
“For each annual renewal of a barber's certificate $ 50.00”
legis.la.gov - Barber: late renewal
“If payment is received after January thirty-first, but before March thirty-first, there shall be an additional charge of ten dollars.”
legis.la.gov “If payment is received after March thirty-first, there shall be an additional charge of twenty dollars.”
legis.la.gov “Any renewals after this date but before March 31 shall be assessed an additional fee set by R.S. 37:375, and any renewals paid after March 31 shall be assessed a different fee as set by R.S. 37:375.”
legis.la.gov - Barber: expired license
“Certificates of registration, except those for barber colleges, that have expired less than five years may be renewed on application and the payment of the restoration fee prescribed in R.S. 37:375”
legis.la.gov “Its holder shall become entitled to a new certificate only upon compliance with all the provisions of this Chapter relating to the original issuance of such certificate.”
legis.la.gov - Nail technician: renewal period
“(2) For each initial certificate of registration and each annual renewal of such certificate:”
legis.la.gov “shall renew his certificate of registration on or before such individual's date of birth, and such certificate shall expire thirty days following the date of birth if not renewed.”
legis.la.gov - Nail technician: renewal fee
“(a) Cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, teacher/instructor, or manager $35.00”
legis.la.gov - Nail technician: late renewal
“and such certificate shall expire thirty days following the date of birth if not renewed.”
legis.la.gov - Nail technician: expired license
“If a registrant wishes to restore an expired certificate listed in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection within three years from the date of expiration, he shall be assessed a fee equal to twice the applicable fee for each year the certificate was expired, not to exceed three hundred dollars.”
legis.la.gov “If your license has been expired for more than 3 years (36 months), you must take a restoration exam prior to restoring your license.”
lsbc.louisiana.gov - Esthetician: renewal period
“(2) For each initial certificate of registration and each annual renewal of such certificate:”
legis.la.gov “shall renew his certificate of registration on or before such individual's date of birth, and such certificate shall expire thirty days following the date of birth if not renewed.”
legis.la.gov - Esthetician: renewal fee
“(a) Cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, teacher/instructor, or manager $35.00”
legis.la.gov - Esthetician: late renewal
“and such certificate shall expire thirty days following the date of birth if not renewed.”
legis.la.gov - Esthetician: expired license
“If a registrant wishes to restore an expired certificate listed in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection within three years from the date of expiration, he shall be assessed a fee equal to twice the applicable fee for each year the certificate was expired, not to exceed three hundred dollars.”
legis.la.gov “If your license has been expired for more than 3 years (36 months), you must take a restoration exam prior to restoring your license.”
lsbc.louisiana.gov - Also good to know
“Any holder of a certificate of registration who retires from his authorized practice for more than three years may resume his practice and renew his certificate of registration”
legis.la.gov - Also good to know
“Persons registered in Louisiana who maintain a license or registration to practice outside of the state shall be considered as having maintained an active practice during the term covered by such foreign certificate.”
legis.la.gov - Also good to know
“If your license has been expired for more than 3 years (36 months), you must take a restoration exam prior to restoring your license.”
lsbc.louisiana.gov
Questions
Louisiana license renewal, answered
How do I renew my cosmetology license in Louisiana?
The Louisiana Registered Cosmetologist license renews every year for $35, through the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: Renewal is due on or before the holder's date of birth each year, and the license expires thirty days after that date if not renewed. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a Louisiana cosmetology license?
The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date.
What happens if my Louisiana cosmetology license expires?
The certificate expires thirty days after the date of birth if it is not renewed. A license expired less than three years can be restored for twice the renewal fee for each year it was expired, up to three hundred dollars; after more than three years, a restoration exam is required before it can be restored.
How do I renew my barber license in Louisiana?
The Louisiana Barber license renews every year for $50, through the Louisiana Board of Barber Examiners. When it expires: The barber certificate expires at midnight on January 31 of each year unless it is renewed. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Louisiana Board of Barber Examiners before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Louisiana barber license expires?
A renewal paid after January 31 but before March 31 carries an additional charge of ten dollars, and a payment after March 31 carries an additional charge of twenty dollars. A barber certificate expired less than five years can be renewed with the restoration fee; after five years, the holder must meet the original licensing requirements.
How do I renew my nail technician license in Louisiana?
The Louisiana Registered Manicurist license renews every year for $35, through the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: Renewal is due on or before the holder's date of birth each year, and the license expires thirty days after that date if not renewed. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Louisiana nail technician license expires?
The certificate expires thirty days after the date of birth if it is not renewed. A license expired less than three years can be restored for twice the renewal fee for each year it was expired, up to three hundred dollars; after more than three years, a restoration exam is required before it can be restored.
How do I renew my esthetician license in Louisiana?
The Louisiana Registered Esthetician license renews every year for $35, through the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology. When it expires: Renewal is due on or before the holder's date of birth each year, and the license expires thirty days after that date if not renewed. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Louisiana esthetician license expires?
The certificate expires thirty days after the date of birth if it is not renewed. A license expired less than three years can be restored for twice the renewal fee for each year it was expired, up to three hundred dollars; after more than three years, a restoration exam is required before it can be restored.
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