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Illinois Cosmetology CE

Individual and course packages available:

  • 7 Hour Package
  • 5 Hour Package

Illinois State Requirements

Cosmetologist Certify on the renewal application to successful completion 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 pre-renewal period is the 24 month period proceeding the renewal date in the year of renewal.

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.

If you have a question about the license renewal process please contact the state board.