What CE categories are required for cosmetologists in Illinois?

Sexual harassment prevention: 1 hours; Domestic violence awareness (one-time): 1 hours; General CE: 12 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Illinois Cosmetology / Barber CE category requirements

How the 14 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for cosmetologists in Illinois, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Sexual harassment prevention

Domestic violence awareness (one-time)

General CE

12h

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

Full requirements: Illinois Cosmetology / Barber CE requirements
When it's due: Illinois Cosmetology / Barber license renewal deadline
What it costs: Illinois Cosmetology / Barber license renewal fees

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

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Illinois Cosmetology / Barber CE category requirements

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