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:

On Line License Renewals

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Contact Illinois Division of Professional Regulation

Cosmetology State Boards