In order to legally operate as a cosmetologist, manicurist, or esthetician in Wisconsin, you must first obtain a license from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. The state board requires license applicants to meet several requirements including formal training and passing state exams. Find out how to obtain or renew you cosmetology license on our pages down below!
The state board is responsible for setting rules, regulations, issuing, and renewing licenses. License holders in Wisconsin are required to complete state approved continuing education to renew their license. RocketCert offers accessible online courses that meet all of the state's requirements. Explore our offerings below and get started today!

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The 2017 Wisconsin Act 81 makes changes to licensure for barbering, cosmetology, aesthetics, electrology, and manicuring with regard to requirements for continuing education (CE) and reciprocal licensure. Only state-approved courses will count towards renewal requirement.