Course Description
5 Hour Hair Braider Renewal – Illinois
Approved Provider #190.000672 ✅
Only $19.99 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced
Finish 5 hours of Illinois hair braider continuing education online—fast, affordable, and mobile-friendly. Log in and out anytime without losing your place, learn 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 Hair Braiders in Illinois
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Professionals returning from inactive status who need CE hours
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Braiders who want a convenient 5-hour CE block toward renewal
✅ Illinois CE & Renewal — What to Know (Hair Braiders)
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Total CE needed: Hair Braiders typically complete 10 hours every renewal cycle (biennial).
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Renewal deadline: Licenses renew biennially (commonly September 30 in the renewal year). Check your IDFPR portal for your exact date.
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Special required topics:
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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 your first renewal after initial licensure.
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Tip: Requirements can vary by license type (cosmetologist, esthetician, nail tech, hair braider, instructor). Always confirm your personal totals in your IDFPR account.
This 5-hour class provides general CE hours. If you still need the 1-hour Sexual Harassment Prevention or 1-hour Domestic Violence requirement, use the links above.
✅ How to Renew Your Illinois Hair Braider License
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Complete your CE (take this 5-hour course plus any additional hours required for your license).
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Download your instant certificate for your records.
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Renew online through the IDFPR portal before your deadline; keep all certificates for audit.
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Questions? Call or text 1-800-698-2770. Money-back guarantee.
✅ What You’ll Learn — Course Topics (5 Hours)
(Aligned with Illinois braiding practice standards and salon/spa best practices.)
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Sanitation & Infection Control (1.0 Hr): Disinfection procedures, workstation hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, bloodborne pathogen awareness.
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Scalp & Hair Health (0.75 Hr): Anatomy basics, traction alopecia prevention, scalp conditions, indicators for medical referral.
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Protective Styling Safety (1.0 Hr): Box braids, twists, cornrows, locs—tension control, sectioning, parting, safe take-down and maintenance.
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Products, Tools & Sensitivities (0.75 Hr): Gel/wax/oil use, synthetic hair handling, allergies/sensitivities, SDS basics, safe storage.
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Client Communication & Professional Practice (0.75 Hr): Consultation, informed consent, cultural sensitivity, policies, documentation.
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Illinois Laws & Rules Overview (0.75 Hr): Scope-of-practice reminders, license display, shop/salon compliance checklists and inspection prep.
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 ✅
Start (and finish) your Illinois hair braider CE today—quick, flexible, and budget-friendly.
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