Time for a Glow Up: How To Renew Your Esthetician License and Revitalize Your Career

You’ve spent the first two years with your esthetician license gaining experience and expanding your career.

You’ve had so much fun making money to help people look and feel good. You just know this is the career field you want to stay in for the rest of your working life. 

But now the time has come — two years have passed since you graduated and received your license. Now it’s time to renew your esthetician license for the first time. 

Fret not, renewing your license is a breeze compared to how much work and schooling you achieved to get it. Keep reading to find out all the ins and out of esthetician license renewal.

What Is Required To Renew Your License?

Sometimes you have to deal with a little red tape if you want to continue performing cutting-edge aesthetic procedures. Luckily, most states provide easy online esthetician license renewal.

Preparation is the first step in renewing your esthetician license. The documents and items you will need to gather are:

Esthetician license

Certification or registration information

Credit card number and expiration date

Continuing Education for Esthetician License Renewal

As an esthetician professional, extensive education will not only make you stand out — it will make you more money. 

The field of aesthetics is constantly evolving with the popularity of trends and social media appeal. New advancements and techniques in the field of aesthetics give estheticians more to explore, learn, and earn.

Renewing your esthetician license is a good excuse to further your education. 

You’re showing a commitment to the field by renewing your license and continuing your career, why not throw a little extra education on top? There are so many classes, webinars, and certifications that you can obtain to advance your professional clout.

Some states may require you to continue your education to maintain your esthetician license. 

Most states do not require more than 6 hours of continued education units (CEUs) a year. You may also be required to complete unit hours dedicated to safety and sanitation in the field as well as infection prevention. These hours do not need to be completed all at once and can be tasked throughout the year. 

Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics is a beauty institute that prioritizes the career advancement of our estheticians even after graduation. We provide continued education for as low as $100 a year. 

Webinars

You can satisfy CEU hours from the comfort of your own home through webinars and short online classes. Beauty institutes are known for offering webinars to help estheticians expand their knowledge and complete CEU hours. 

Types of webinars you can participate in to satisfy CEU hours may be:

• Skincare webinars
• Marketing webinars
• Safety webinars
• Cosmeceutical webinars
• And more

Be sure to confirm that these webinars are approved by your state board to receive credit as a CEU. Some webinars are free, while some may cost a small fee. 

Skin Care Classes

In recent years, the ‘natural’ look has emerged as a leading beauty trend. Internet beauty gurus are no longer vlogging about the best foundations or concealers, but instead the best skin care products, routines, and treatments. 

As an esthetician, you can satisfy your CEUs and take advantage of this lucrative trend with skin care classes and certifications like:

• Vampire facials
• Dermaplaning
• Microneedling
• Hydrafacials 
• Diamond facials

Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics offers all of these continued education courses and more. Check out how Advanced Spectrum Aesthetics can help you satisfy your CEU requirements and stay on top of the industry.

Esthetician License Renewal FAQs

Let’s go over some common questions about esthetician license renewal. Remember, requirements and costs may vary state by state. Check with your state’s health authority for more information. 

How Often Do You Have To Renew Your License?

Time flies when you’re having fun with your esthetician license, but how much time do you have before you need to renew your esthetician license? This will vary state by state but the average could be 2 or 3 years, and in some places, you must renew annually.

How Much Does It Cost To Renew Your License?

The costs of renewing your license can vary by state, but generally, the cost will be under $100 a year. 

The cost to renew your esthetician license in the Pacific Northwest could be:

• Oregon: $65 per renewal
• California: $50 per renewal
• Washington: $66 per renewal
• Montana: $85 per renewal
• Wyoming: $96 per renewal
• Idaho: $85 per renewal

Expect to pay additional fees if you are late for your license renewal. 

Is Esthetician License Renewal Available Online?

Most states offer easy online renewal under normal circumstances. However, some situations may prevent you from renewing online.

Circumstances where you may not be able to renew online could include:

• If you have unresolved or ongoing disciplinary action(s) against you
• If you are attempting to renew more than 45 days before the expiration date of your current license
• If you are attempting to renew late; for late renewal, you will need to complete a COS Late Renewal form

How To Renew Your Esthetician License Online in Oregon

Oregon makes it easy for estheticians to renew their licenses. Just follow these easy steps to renew your esthetician license online in Oregon:

• Gather all required materials for renewal (license, certification information, and payment method).
• Head to the Oregon Health Authority website to begin the renewal process.
• Click the “RENEW NOW” link and fill out the necessary information required. 
• Print out the confirmation page as a receipt. Verification of your authorization will be sent to you approximately 30 days from the renewal date. 
• If you do not receive your permanent authorization 20 days after the initial 30-day waiting period, contact the Health Licensing Office.
• If you do not receive your authorization to practice, but the Health Licensing Office has it on record that your license was mailed to you, you must submit a request for a replacement license and pay a $25 fee. 

Tips for Successful Esthetician License Renewal

Use these tips to ensure an easy esthetician license renewal process.

Be organized: Keep all documentation in an organized and easily accessible place. It is recommended that you keep track of your renewal paperwork in case it is needed for future renewals. 

Stay informed: Laws involving health and beauty can change. Keep up to date on your state’s licensing and renewal requirements so that you can plan in case there are any changes in fees or CEU requirements. Keep up to date on board-approved resources and classes that are available when meeting continued education requirements.

Be on time: There are penalties associated with late renewal in the form of fees or license suspension. Practicing on an expired authorization to work could result in hefty fines or even a loss of license. In most states, if your license renewal date exceeds five or more years, you will be required to re-obtain your esthetician license. 

Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics: Your Choice for Continuing Education in Portland, OR

Renewing your esthetician license is one small, easy step up the ladder of success which is your career in aesthetics. 

Further education may be required to maintain your license, but why should you just continue your education to meet the bare minimum?

At Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics, it is our mission to provide our students and graduates with everything they need to excel in the classroom and the field. So whether you’re on the path to becoming an esthetician or furthering your professional skills after receiving your license — you can count on our institute to excel in the field of aesthetics. 

Connect with our admissions department and begin your climb up the ladder of success today.

The content in this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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