Illinois Cosmetology License Requirements
Modern Salon Learning is in the process of being approved in the state of Illinois.
Credit Hours Required:Cosmetologist are required to successfully complete of a minimum of 14 hours of continuing education and nail technicians and estheticians a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education from a cosmetology sponsor registered with the Division, within the 2 years prior to the expiration date of the license. One half of the required continuing education hours can be acquired via online or correspondence.
A renewal applicant is not required to comply with continuing education for the first renewal after issuance of original license.
A licensee who is at least 62 years of age or has been licensed as a cosmetologist, cosmetology teacher or cosmetology clinic teacher for at least 25 years is exempt from the continuing education requirement.
License expiration date:
• Cosmetologist - September 30 of each odd numbered year.
• Nail technicians - October 31 of each even numbered year.
• Estheticians - September 30 of each odd numbered year.
The holder of a license may renew that license during the month preceding its expiration date.
For More information go to:http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/default.aspIllinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
320 W. Washington
Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: 217-785-0800
TDD: 217-524-6735
Fax: 217-782-7645
100 W. Randolph, 9th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-814- 4500
Fax: 312-814-3145
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