Required Course1 hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness (approved courses can be found on the board's website)
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:
0
Elective Hours:
14
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
09/30/2025
Next Education Due Date:
09/30/2025
Online Info
Online Limitations
Half 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
Illinois Cosmetology: Estheticians (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
10
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
10
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
09/30/2025
Next Education Due Date:
09/30/2025
Online Info
Required Course: 1 hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness (approved courses can be found on the board's website)
Online Limitations
Half 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
Illinois Cosmetology: Nail Technician (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
10
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
10
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
10/31/2026
Next Education Due Date:
10/31/2026
Online Info
Required Course: 1 hour of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness (approved courses can be found on the board's website)
Online Limitations
Half 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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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.