Course Description
5 Hour Cosmetology • Esthetician • Hair Braider • Nail Tech Renewal – Illinois
Approved Provider #190.000672 ✅
Only $19.99 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced
Knock out 5 hours of Illinois continuing education online—fast, affordable, and mobile-friendly. Log in and out anytime without losing your place, study at your pace, and download your instant certificate the moment you finish. With 10+ years serving beauty pros nationwide, 1st Choice Continuing Education is trusted by thousands.
✅ Who Should Take This Course
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Licensed Cosmetologists
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Estheticians
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Hair Braiders
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Nail Technicians
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Pros returning from inactive status who need flexible CE hours
This course delivers 5 general CE hours applicable to Illinois Cosmetology Act license types. Pair it with your required 1-hour topics (linked below) and any additional hours you still need.
✅ Illinois CE & Renewal — What to Know
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Renewal deadline (all types): September 30 of odd-numbered years.
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Total hours by license type (biennial):
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Cosmetologist: 14 hours
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Esthetician: 10 hours
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Nail Technician: 10 hours
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Hair Braider: 10 hours
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Required topics (add these if you still need them):
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training — 1 hour every renewal
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Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Awareness — 1 hour (commonly required at the initial renewal; confirm your status)
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First renewal: CE may be waived for the first renewal after initial licensure.
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Tip: Always confirm your personal totals and deadlines in your IDFPR account.
✅ How to Renew Your Illinois License
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Complete your CE (take this 5-hour course plus any remaining hours/required topics).
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Download your instant certificate for your records.
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Renew online through the IDFPR portal before the deadline; keep certificates for audit.
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Need help? Call or text 1-800-698-2770. Money-back guarantee.
✅ What You’ll Learn — Course Topics (5 Hours)
(Aligned with Illinois practice standards across cosmetology, esthetics, braiding, and nails.)
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Sanitation & Infection Control: Disinfection procedures; tool/workstation hygiene; cross-contamination prevention; bloodborne pathogen awareness.
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Client & Workplace Safety: Skin/scalp/nail assessments and contraindications; chemical safety and SDS basics; ventilation; incident response.
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Service Best Practices: Safe techniques and modifications across hair, skin, and nail services; sensitivity/allergy awareness; consultation and aftercare.
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Professional Ethics & Communication: Informed consent, documentation, cultural sensitivity, client expectations, and service recovery.
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Illinois Laws & Rules Overview: License display; scope-of-practice reminders; salon/suite compliance checklists and inspection readiness.
Why 1st Choice Continuing Education?
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✅ Approved Illinois Provider #190.000672
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✅ Only $19.99 — straightforward pricing
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✅ Instant certificate upon completion
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✅ 100% online & mobile-friendly
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✅ Log in/out anytime; progress saved
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✅ Live support: call or text 1-800-698-2770
Build the Hours You Need (Illinois CE)
Enroll Now — Only $19.99 ✅
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Course Details
• IDFPR Approved Online Renewal Course - Provider #190.000672.
• 5 Credit Hours.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle-Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.
Features
•IDFPR Provider #190.000672
•5 Credit Hours.
•Instant Online Access.
•Renew your License Today.
•No test.
•Guaranteed credits, just follow along.
•Study At Your Own Pace, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
•Receive your certificate immediately after completion.
•Approved by the IDFPR
•Simple layout, easy to follow.
•No hidden fees