Elevating Cosmetology Education Across Missouri
Beauty & Wellness Institute was founded with one mission: to make high-quality, state-approved continuing education accessible to every licensed cosmetology instructor in America — online: Live Classes *verify online hours acceptance with your State Board's Rules & Regulations. Number of required hours depends on your State Board's license renewal requirement and your National Accreditor requirement
Our Mission
We believe every licensed cosmetology instructor deserves access to high-quality, relevant continuing education that keeps their skills sharp and their license current.
Our courses are designed by industry professionals and approved by state cosmetology boards, ensuring the CE hours you earn are accepted when you renew your Missouri cosmetology instructor license.
From teaching techniques to infection control, our curriculum reflects the real challenges instructors face in modern salon and classroom environments.
Accessibility
Online LIVE, with convenient monthly classes that fit around your teaching schedule and personal life.
Compliance
All courses meet Missouri State Board of Cosmetology requirements for instructor license renewal.
Excellence
Curriculum developed by licensed instructors with decades of combined experience in cosmetology education.
Support
Dedicated student support to help you from enrollment through certificate access.
State Approvals & Certification
Our courses are approved by state cosmetology boards. Select your state below to see which courses are accepted for your license renewal.
Missouri State Board
Approved for cosmetology instructor license renewal CE hours.
Live Online Format
All classes delivered live via Zoom — interactive, not pre-recorded.
Certificate Issued
CE certificate emailed within 48 hours of class completion.
Secure Enrollment
Certificate emailed 48 hours after course completion
Check Your State Approval
Select your state above to see which courses are available for your renewal.
State approval status is subject to change. Contact us if you have questions about your specific state board requirements.
Meet Your Instructors
Our instructors are licensed cosmetology professionals with decades of combined teaching experience.
Terri C. May
Lead Curriculum Director
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
With over 40 years in cosmetology education, Terri has developed CE curricula for multiple states. Combined with her experience as a School Owner, Salon & Spa Owner, National Trainer, Beauty Industry Distributor, Terri holds her BBA in Business Administration and certification from the Unitversity of Notre Dame for Transformational Leadership.
Alexi May
3rd generation Senior Instructor — Wellness Leader
Licensed Esthetician & Massage Therapist, Yoga Instructor, & Cosmetology Instructor
Alexi brings her decade of experience and hands-on salon and classroom experience to her sciences and wellness classes. She is based in Malibu and has trained with the top wellness practitioners throughout Los Angeles and at Eselen in Big Sur. Instructors love being able to learn and practice her self-care techniques and see benefits of bringing these practices into their classrooms.
Kelly Kittel
2nd generation Instructor — Infection Control, Online Administrator
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
Kelly combines her background as a salon owner, with her teaching and passion for curriculum development. She leads our infection control and sanitation courses.
Ready to Renew Your License?
Browse our 2027 class schedule and enroll in a state-approved CE course today.