The MSBCB approves continuing education from the following providers:
National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC)
October 17-20, 2025
Glendale, AZ
Approved for: twelve (12) hours
Approved for license: cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, and instructor
BSNEM Tradeshow
October 6, 2025
Tunica, MS
Approved for: thirteen (13) hours (8 CE and 5 methods)
Approved for licenses: cosmetology, barber, and esthetician
Salon Centric
Educate with Intention: Overcoming Challenges in the Modern Classroom Building Confident Future Professionals
September 28, 2025
Omaha, NE
Approved for: six (6) hours
Approved for license: Instructor
Mississippi Cosmetology and Barbering Association – Fall Show
September 21, 2025
Jackson Convention Complex
Approved for: eight (8) hours of which five (5) hours are methods of teaching
Approved for license: cosmetology, barber, nail technology, esthetics, and instructor
Rumble on the River Hair Show
September 7 & 8, 2025
Vidalia, LA
Slay in Color with Corlina Earl
Approved for: four (4) hours
Approved for license: cosmetologyAfter the Fade: Mastering Modern Barbering
Approved for 1.5 hours
Approved for license: barberCrowned in Confidence: Mastering Hair Health and Style for Textured Tresses
Approved for 1.5 hours
Approved for license: cosmetologySilk Press Mastery: Smoothing Textures Without Compromise
Approved for 1.5 hours
Approved for license: cosmetologyK.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stylist)
Approved for 1.5 hours
Approved for license: cosmetologyFrom Clippers to CEO: the Blueprint of Barber Ownership
Approved for: One (1) hour
Approved for license: cosmetologySalon Etiquette and Professionalism
Approved for 1.5 hours
Approved for license: cosmetologyLicense to Lead
Approved for: 1.5 hours
Approved for license: cosmetologySeamless Hair (Kertian Bonded Hair Extensions)
Approved for: one (1) hour
Approved for license: cosmetology
Curl Confidence
July 12, 2026
Brandon, MS
Approved for: four (4) hours
Approved for licenses: cosmetology, barber, and instructor
MS Independent Beauty and Barber Association
June 29, 2025
Tupelo, MS
Crown & Confidence
Approved for: two (2) hours
Approved for license: cosmetologyShears, Blending, and Professionalism
Approved for: two (2) hours
Approved for license: barberThe Painted Collective
Approved for: two (2) hours
Approved for license: cosmetologyThe Art of Full Coverage Gel Nails
Approved for: two (2) hours
Approved for license: nail technology
Essential Elements: Designing Dynamic Lessons, Mindful Coaching by Pivot Point
Mississippi Cosmetology and Barbering School Association
June 8-9, 2025
Imperial Palace Casino Hotel
Biloxi, MS
Contact:
Andrea Calton
andrea@academyofhair.com
Approved for: twelve (12) hours of continuing education in methods of teaching
Approved for licenses: Instructor
The Art of Texture: One Pass Master Class
June 1, 2025
Columbus, MS
Approved for: four (4) hours
Approved for licenses: cosmetology, barber, and instructor
Premier Show Group
May 31 – June 2, 2025
Orlando, Florida
Approved for: six (6) hours
Approved for licenses: cosmetologist, barber, esthetician, nail technician, and instructor
The Beauty and Wellness Summit 2.0
March 29, 2025
The Village at Lake Village
1054 Lake Village Circle
Brandon, MS
Contact:
Terrance Bonner
bonnerinfo@yahoo.com
Approved for: seven (7) hours of continuing education
Approved for licenses: cosmetologist, barber, esthetician, nail technician, and instructor
Mississippi Cosmetology and Barbering Association Spring Show
February 23-24, 2025
Jackson Convention Complex
105 E. Pascagoula St.
Jackson, MS
Contact person:
Gail Lunsford
pggward@gmail.com
Approved for: sixteen (16) hours, including five (5) hours of methods of teaching, of continuing education
Approved for licenses: cosmetology, barbering, nail technology, esthetics, and instructor
Mississippi Independent Beautician and Barber Association
JOICO
November 10, 2024
Meridian, MS
Approved for: four (4) hours of continuing education
Approved for licenses: cosmetology, barbering, and instructor
Mississippi Esthetics Association
Annual Conference
October 27, 2024
Biloxi, MS
Approved for: nine (9) hours of continuing education
Approved for licenses: cosmetology, esthetics, and instructor
Mississippi Takeover
October 14, 2024
Jackson, MS
Approved for: four (4) hours, including two (2) hours of methods of teaching, of continuing education
Approved for licenses: cosmetology, barbering, instructor
Mississippi Esthetics Association
Spa Conference
October 12, 2024
Hattiesburg, MS
Approved for: seven (7) hours of continuing education
Approved for licenses: cosmetology, esthetics, and instructor
BSNEM Trade Show
October 7, 2024
Tunica, MS
Approved for: five (5) hours of continuing education
Approved for licenses: cosmetology, barbering, and instructor
Mississippi Cosmetology and Barbering Association
Fall Convention
September 9, 2024
Jackson, MS
Approved for: four (4) hours of continuing education
Approved for licenses: cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, and instructor