Illinois Cosmetology / Barber CE requirements

Cosmetologist — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.

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14CE hours every 2 yearsVerify with board

Renewal: September 30 of odd-numbered years.

Required categories

Sexual harassment prevention
1h
Domestic violence awareness (one-time)
1h
General CE
12h

Details

2026: skin-growth education required for first renewals on or after 1/1/2026. All home-study allowed from 5/30/2025. Estheticians 10h; teachers 24h. First renewal exempt.

Official source: Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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