✅ 10 Hour Illinois Hair Braider Package with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness

✅ Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation | Provider #190.000672 | Includes 4 Approved Courses | Only $39.99 | Instant Emailed Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced

Complete all 10 hours of Illinois hair braider continuing education in one IDFPR-approved online package for only $39.99. The package bundles the four courses most Illinois hair braiders use to renew — a 5-hour core renewal course, a 3-hour advanced course, the required 1-hour sexual harassment prevention training, and the 1-hour domestic violence and sexual assault awareness course — so you can enroll online and knock out your entire renewal requirement in one place.

Everything is 100% online and self-paced. Log in and out anytime without losing your progress, finish on any device, and get each certificate emailed to you instantly when you complete a course. In Illinois you simply keep your certificates and certify completion when you renew — and every purchase is backed by our money-back guarantee.

✅ Course Details

• Course Name: 10 Hour Illinois Hair Braider Package with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness
• Approved By: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Provider Number: 190.000672
• Course Length: 10 CE hours (4 courses)
• Course Category: Illinois hair braider continuing education (license renewal)
• Course Format: 100% online, self-paced — desktop, tablet, or mobile
• Price: $39.99 for the complete 10-hour package
• Certificate: Instant certificate emailed immediately after completion
• Reporting: Illinois licensees certify CE completion when they renew and keep their certificates as proof — save your emailed certificate with your license records
• Support: Call or text 1-800-698-2770

✅ Who Should Take This Course?

This package is built specifically for Illinois-licensed hair braiders renewing an active Illinois license. It is a good fit for:

• Illinois-licensed hair braiders renewing by the October 31, 2026 deadline
• Braiding specialists working in salons, braiding shops, or booth-rental settings
• Hair braiders who still need their 1-hour sexual harassment prevention training
• Licensees completing their first CE renewal who need the 1-hour domestic violence and sexual assault awareness course
• Braiders who want Illinois-specific training on tension control, protective styling, and safe removal
• Busy professionals who want all 10 hours from one approved sponsor in one purchase

✅ Does This Package Satisfy the Illinois Requirement?

Yes — this package is designed to cover the full 10-hour continuing education requirement for Illinois hair braider license renewal, including the state's two mandatory topics.

• 10 of 10 hours: the package provides every CE hour most Illinois hair braiders need for a standard renewal.
• Sexual harassment prevention: the required 1-hour training is included and counts toward your 10 hours.
• Domestic violence and sexual assault awareness: the 1-hour course Illinois requires at your first CE renewal is included and counts toward your 10 hours at any renewal.

If your license record shows a special condition — for example, a first renewal after initial licensure, which is generally exempt from CE — check your record in IDFPR's License Look-Up or ask us before enrolling.

✅ Illinois Hair Braider Continuing Education Requirements

Under Illinois law (225 ILCS 410/3E-5), Illinois hair braiders must complete at least 10 hours of approved continuing education during the 2 years before each license renewal. Training must come from an approved sponsor in subjects approved by IDFPR, and each CE hour equals at least 50 minutes of instruction.

• Total hours: 10 CE hours every 2-year renewal cycle.
• Sexual harassment prevention: 1 hour is required each renewal for IDFPR licensees and counts toward the 10-hour total.
• Domestic violence and sexual assault awareness: 1 hour is required at your first CE renewal; at later renewals the hour may still count toward your total.
• Delivery: approved online courses are accepted; online CE includes a completion check, and certificates are your proof.
• First renewal: brand-new licensees are generally not required to complete CE for their very first renewal — confirm your own record before purchasing.
• Proof: Illinois does not require sponsors to file your hours; you certify completion when you renew and keep certificates in case of audit.

How this package helps: This package provides all 10 of the 10 required hours for Illinois hair braider renewal, including the mandatory 1-hour sexual harassment prevention training and the 1-hour domestic violence and sexual assault awareness course. After completing it, no additional CE hours are generally needed for a standard hair braider renewal.

✅ When Do Illinois Hair Braiders Renew?

Illinois hair braider licenses expire on October 31 of even-numbered years. The next renewal deadline is October 31, 2026. Your continuing education must be completed within the 2 years before your expiration date, and the renewal window generally opens in the weeks before the deadline. Renewing on time keeps your license active and avoids late fees or restoration paperwork.

✅ How to Renew Your Illinois License

1. Confirm your license status and expiration date. Use IDFPR's free License Look-Up tool to verify your hair braider license record before you begin.
2. Complete your CE before the deadline. Illinois hair braiders need 10 CE hours, and this package covers all of them in one purchase. Finish everything before October 31, 2026.
3. Save your certificates. Your 1st Choice CE certificates are emailed instantly — keep them with your license records in case IDFPR requests proof or audits your renewal.
4. Watch for your renewal notice. IDFPR sends renewal information as your expiration date approaches; the renewal window generally opens in the weeks before the deadline.
5. Renew online through IDFPR's licensing portal. Sign in, review and update your contact information, certify that you have completed your required education, and pay the renewal fee shown for your license.
6. Verify your renewed license. After submitting, save your receipt and check License Look-Up to confirm your license shows an active status and a new expiration date.

✅ What You Will Learn

• Illinois hair braiding law, the legal definition and scope of braiding, and CE compliance
• Scope limits — what Illinois hair braiders may not do, including chemical services and cutting growing hair
• Sanitation, disinfection, tool safety, and public health for braiding services
• Hair and scalp analysis, growth patterns, disorders, and when to delay, modify, or refer
• Advanced protective styling, tension control, and hairline preservation to prevent traction damage
• Extensions, locs, weaving, safe removal, aftercare, and client documentation
• Sexual harassment prevention and domestic violence awareness for salon professionals

✅ Course Content Overview

5 Hour Illinois Hair Braider Core Renewal Course

• Hour 1 – Illinois hair braiding law, renewal requirements, scope, and ethics: what braiding legally includes, what it excludes, and how to protect your license
• Hour 2 – Sanitation, disinfection, tool safety, and public health: cleaning standards, hand hygiene, workstation rules, and cross-contamination prevention
• Hour 3 – Hair and scalp analysis, disorders, growth patterns, and consultation: reading the scalp and hairline before you braid, and when to refuse or refer
• Hour 4 – Tools, equipment, extensions, products, and material safety: fibers, extension prep, product knowledge, and equipment rules
• Hour 5 – Core braiding procedures, client care, salon management, and documentation: braids, cornrows, twists, locs, weaves, and the business side

3 Hour Advanced Illinois Hair Braider Renewal Course

• Hour 1 – Advanced protective styling, tension control, and hairline preservation: braid size, parting, extension weight, and tension-sensitive clients
• Hour 2 – Advanced techniques, extension planning, loc services, and safe removal: knotless methods, feed-ins, sewn-in styles, and matting prevention
• Hour 3 – Client education, aftercare, documentation, and business risk management

1 Hour Illinois Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Definitions under the Illinois Human Rights Act, quid pro quo and hostile work environment harassment, real salon scenarios, reporting options, anti-retaliation protections, and employer responsibilities.

1 Hour Illinois Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness

Forms of abuse, physical and psychological warning signs, consent, barriers to disclosure, how to support affected clients professionally, and the resources and remedies available in Illinois.

✅ Other Illinois Courses from 1st Choice CE

Need something different, or shopping for a coworker? These Illinois courses are also available:

• 20 Hour Illinois Hair Braiding Teacher Renewal Package – $69.99
• 2 Hour Illinois Mandatory Beauty CE Package – $29.99
• 10 Hour Illinois Esthetician Package – $39.99
• 10 Hour Illinois Nail Technician Package – $39.99

✅ Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

• IDFPR-approved continuing education sponsor — Provider #190.000672
• Affordable pricing with no hidden fees
• 100% online and self-paced — log in and out anytime without losing your progress
• Instant emailed certificate the moment you finish
• Money-back guarantee on every course
• Over 10 years of continuing education experience
• Friendly support by phone or text at 1-800-698-2770

✅ Enroll Now

The October 31, 2026 deadline will be here before you know it — and braiding schedules do not leave much free time. Enroll now, work through the courses between clients, and be done well before renewal.

Enroll today for only $39.99 — finish your Illinois requirement the easy way, with your certificate emailed the moment you complete the course.

Questions before you enroll? Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770. We are happy to help.

✅ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this package approved for Illinois hair braider license renewal?

Yes. 1st Choice CE is an IDFPR-approved continuing education sponsor (Provider #190.000672), and the package was built for the Illinois hair braider renewal requirement.

How many CE hours do Illinois hair braiders need?

Illinois requires 10 hours of approved continuing education during the 2 years before each renewal. This package provides all 10 hours.

When is my Illinois hair braider license due for renewal?

Illinois hair braider licenses expire on October 31 of even-numbered years, so the next deadline is October 31, 2026.

Does the package include the required sexual harassment prevention training?

Yes. The 1-hour Illinois sexual harassment prevention training is included and counts toward your 10 hours.

Does it include the domestic violence and sexual assault awareness course?

Yes. The 1-hour course Illinois requires at your first CE renewal is included, and the hour counts toward your total at any renewal.

Is everything online and self-paced?

Yes. All four courses are 100% online. Work from any device, and log in and out anytime without losing your progress.

How do I get my certificates?

Each certificate is emailed to you instantly when you complete a course, so you will have all four certificates as soon as you finish the package.

Does 1st Choice CE report my hours to the state?

Illinois works on a self-certification system: you certify completion when you renew and keep your certificates as proof in case IDFPR audits your renewal.

I was just licensed — do I need CE for my first renewal?

Brand-new licensees are generally exempt from CE for their very first renewal. Check your license record in IDFPR's License Look-Up, or ask us, before purchasing.

Does the course cover tension and traction-related hair loss prevention?

Yes. The 3-hour advanced course focuses heavily on tension control, hairline preservation, braid and extension weight planning, and safe removal.

What if I also hold a cosmetology or nail technician license?

Each license has its own CE requirement. We offer matching Illinois packages for estheticians and nail technicians, plus a 2-hour mandatory package covering the sexual harassment and domestic violence hours.

What if I am not satisfied?

Every purchase is backed by our money-back guarantee. If something is not right, call or text us at 1-800-698-2770 and we will make it right.