Illinois Cosmetology Continuing Education

Meet your Illinois cosmetology CE requirements with ease. If you'd like a refresher on what's needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.

1 Mandatory Hours
9 Elective Hours
10 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Illinois Cosmetology license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Cosmetology licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Illinois Cosmetology: Cosmetologists (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 14
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 13
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: 09/30/2027
Next Education Due Date: 09/30/2027

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Mandatory Subjects:

  • 1 hour - Sexual Harassment Prevention (every renewal)

Additional Information for Renewal:

  • 1 hour - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Education (one-time requirement, see Board website for more information and approved courses)
  • Skin Growth Education required for initial license applications or first application for renewal or reinstatement on or after January 1, 2026. See the IDFPR statement for details.

Online Limitations

As of 5/30/2025: ALL of the continuing education hours are allowed to be completed through home-study.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Phone: 8005606420
Fax: 2177823390
Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
Address: Division of Professional Regulation 320 West Washington Street Springfield, 62786
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Illinois Cosmetology: Estheticians (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 10
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 9
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: 09/30/2027
Next Education Due Date: 09/30/2027

Online Info

Mandatory Subjects:

  • 1 hour - Sexual Harassment Prevention (every renewal)

Additional Information for Renewal:

  • 1 hour - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Education (one-time requirement, see Board website for more information and approved programs)
  • Skin Growth Education required for initial license applications or first application for renewal or reinstatement on or after January 1, 2026. See the IDFPR statement for details.

Online Limitations

As of 5/30/2025: ALL of the continuing education hours are allowed to be completed through home-study.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Phone: 8005606420
Fax: 2177823390
Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
Address: Division of Professional Regulation 320 West Washington Street Springfield, 62786
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Illinois Cosmetology: Nail Technician (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 10
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 9
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: 10/31/2026
Next Education Due Date: 10/31/2026

Online Info

Mandatory Subjects:

  • 1 hour - Sexual Harassment Prevention (every renewal)

Additional Information for Renewal:

  • 1 hour - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Education (one-time requirement, see Board website for more details and approved courses)
  • Skin Growth Education required for initial license applications or first application for renewal or reinstatement on or after January 1, 2026. See the IDFPR statement for details.

Online Limitations

As of 5/30/2025: ALL of the continuing education hours are allowed to be completed through home-study.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Phone: 8005606420
Fax: 2177823390
Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
Address: Division of Professional Regulation 320 West Washington Street Springfield, 62786
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Other facts and insights about completing your CE

Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.