Track your CE hours.
Never miss a renewal.
One app to log your continuing education hours, watch your license dates, and know what your state board wants. Free for one license, forever.
No credit card needed. Free plan includes unlimited CE logging.
What is StyleCE?
StyleCE is a free continuing education hour tracking app built for cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, and nail technicians in the United States. It helps licensed beauty professionals log CE hours by category -- including specialty CE for microblading, lash extensions, and dermaplaning -- track license renewal dates, get push notification reminders before deadlines, and look up state-specific CE requirements for all 50 US states plus the District of Columbia. StyleCE stays current with 2026 regulatory changes like the new Cosmetology Licensure Compact (10 states enacted), Maryland's 6-hour CE mandate, and Texas trafficking training requirements. StyleCE is available as a native app on iPhone and Android. The free plan includes unlimited CE logging for one license. A Pro plan adds unlimited licenses, PDF export, certificate storage, and additional reminders. StyleCE launched in 2026 and is designed to replace spreadsheets, paper folders, and scattered certificates with a single organized system.
Sound familiar?
Certificate mess
Your CE certificates are in a drawer, your email, maybe an old phone. You are not sure what you have or what counts.
Surprise deadlines
You find out your license is about to expire because someone at the salon mentions theirs. That is not a system.
50 states, 50 rules
Every state has different CE hours, categories, and deadlines. Figuring out yours should not take a whole afternoon.
All your CE stuff, one screen
StyleCE handles the tracking. You handle the clients.
Log your hours
Add a course in seconds. Provider, category, hours, certificate. Done. You can search it all later.
See your countdown
A big number tells you how many days until your license expires. Green means you are good. Red means move.
Get reminders
We ping you at 30 days and 7 days before your license expires. Pro users get six reminders starting at 90 days out.
Know your state rules
We have the CE breakdown for all 50 states plus DC. Hours, categories, fees, board links.
StyleCE vs other ways to track CE hours
Most cosmetologists track hours with spreadsheets, paper, or CE Broker. Here is how StyleCE compares.
| Feature | StyleCE | Spreadsheet | CE Broker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free | $29.99+/yr |
| State rules built in | All 50 + DC | Manual lookup | Some states |
| Push reminders | Yes | No | Paid only |
| Category tracking | Automatic | Manual | Varies |
| Mobile app | iPhone + Android | No | Yes |
| Specialty CE tracking (microblading, lash) | Yes | No | No |
| Built for cosmetologists | Yes | No | Multi-profession |
What cosmetologists are saying
“I used to keep certificates in a folder and hope I had enough hours. Now I just open StyleCE and see exactly where I stand.”
Maria T.
Licensed Cosmetologist, FL
“The state requirement lookup saved me so much time. I moved from Ohio to Texas and it showed me the difference right away.”
Jessica R.
Esthetician, TX
“Free is free. I have been burned by apps that say free and then lock everything behind a paywall. StyleCE actually lets you track for free.”
Danielle P.
Barber, NC
Simple pricing
Free for one license. Upgrade when you are ready.
Free
- 1 license tracked
- Unlimited CE logging
- Expiry countdown
- Progress bar
- 30 + 7 day reminders
- State requirements lookup
Pro
- Unlimited licenses
- 6 reminders per license (90, 60, 30, 14, 7, 1 day)
- Renewal checklist
- Hours broken down by category
- PDF & CSV export
- Cost tracking
- Store all your certificates
Common questions about CE tracking
What is the best CE tracker app for cosmetologists?
StyleCE is a free CE hour tracking app designed for cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, and nail technicians. It tracks continuing education hours by category, sends push notification reminders before license expiry, and includes state CE requirement data for all 50 US states plus DC. It is available on iPhone and Android. The free plan covers one license with unlimited CE logging.
How do I track my cosmetology CE hours?
You can track CE hours with a spreadsheet, a paper folder, or a tracking app. Apps like StyleCE make it easier because they load your state requirements automatically, let you log courses by category, show a visual countdown to your license expiry date, and send reminders before deadlines. The key is to log each course as soon as you finish it, including the provider name, category, and number of hours.
Is there a free alternative to CE Broker for cosmetologists?
Yes. StyleCE is a free CE tracker built for cosmetologists. It covers all 50 states plus DC, tracks hours by category, and sends renewal reminders. CE Broker is a verification service that some state boards use for official reporting. StyleCE is a personal tracking tool. If your state requires CE Broker, use both. StyleCE helps you stay organized. CE Broker handles the official reporting.
How many CE hours do cosmetologists need?
It depends on your state. Some states require zero CE hours. Others require between 4 and 16 hours per renewal cycle. Florida requires 16 hours every 2 years. Some states have mandatory categories like HIV/AIDS training or sanitation. Visit the state requirements page to see the exact breakdown for your state.
What happens if my cosmetology license expires?
Practicing with an expired license can result in fines, disciplinary action, or even license suspension. Most states have a grace period of 30 to 90 days where you can still renew with a late fee. After that, you may need to apply for reinstatement, which can mean additional CE hours, higher fees, or retaking the licensing exam. The best approach is to track your expiry date and renew early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is StyleCE really free?
Yes. Track one license with unlimited CE logging, progress tracking, and reminders at 30 and 7 days. No cost, no trial period, no credit card.
What states do you cover?
All 50 plus DC. Every state page has the hours, categories, fees, and a link to your board.
Does this replace CE Broker?
No. CE Broker is a verification service that some state boards use for official reporting. StyleCE is your personal tracker. Use both if your state requires CE Broker; we help you know where you stand before you submit.
Can I track more than one license?
The free plan covers one license. Pro ($4.99/mo) gives you unlimited. Good if you are licensed in two states or hold both a cosmetology and barber license.
What is the Cosmetology Licensure Compact?
The compact lets cosmetologists work across member states without getting a new license in each one. Ten states have enacted it so far. StyleCE tracks CE hours for compact states so you know where you stand if you work in more than one state.
Will cosmetology licenses be deregulated?
Some states are debating it. Arizona, Iowa, and California all introduced deregulation bills in 2025 and 2026. For now, most states still require a license and CE hours. StyleCE keeps you current no matter what your state decides.
Does StyleCE track specialty CE like microblading or lash extensions?
Yes. You can log specialty CE hours for microblading, lash extensions, dermaplaning, and other advanced services. StyleCE tracks them by category so you can see what counts toward your state requirements.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Your data lives in a private database with row-level security. Nobody sees your stuff but you. All connections are encrypted.
Can I use this on my phone?
That is how most people use it. StyleCE is a native app on iPhone and Android. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.
Stop guessing where you stand on CE hours
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