Approved Provider #190.000672 ✅
Only $29.99 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced
Finish 7 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 when you’re done. With 10+ years serving beauty pros nationwide, 1st Choice Continuing Education is trusted by thousands.
Licensed Hair Braiders in Illinois
Braiders returning from inactive status who need CE hours
Pros who want a convenient 7-hour CE block toward renewal
Total CE needed: Hair Braiders typically complete 10 hours every renewal cycle (biennial).
Renewal deadline: September 30 of odd-numbered years.
Required topics to remember (Cosmetology Act licensees):
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – 1 hour every renewal
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Awareness – 1 hour (commonly required at the initial renewal; confirm your status)
First renewal: CE may be waived for your first renewal after initial licensure.
Tip: Always verify your personal totals and deadlines in your IDFPR account.
This 7-hour class provides general CE hours for Illinois Hair Braiders. If you still need the 1-hour Sexual Harassment Prevention or 1-hour Domestic Violence course, use the links above.
Complete your CE (take this 7-hour course plus any additional hours required).
Download your instant certificate for your records.
Renew online through the IDFPR portal before the deadline and keep all certificates in case of audit.
Questions? Call or text 1-800-698-2770. Money-back guarantee.
(Aligned with safe, professional hair braiding and Illinois rules.)
Sanitation & Infection Control — Disinfection procedures; workstation/tool hygiene; preventing cross-contamination; bloodborne pathogen awareness.
Client & Scalp Safety — Scalp/skin assessments; traction-alopecia prevention; protective styling considerations; allergies & sensitivities; incident response.
Hair & Scalp Health — Common scalp conditions; when to refer; product selection; moisture/protein balance basics.
Braiding Techniques & Best Practices — Sectioning; tension control; extensions; knotless and protective styles; finishing and maintenance.
Chemical & Product Safety (for mixed-service environments) — SDS basics; ventilation; safe handling and storage; patch testing guidelines.
Professional Practice — Consultation & documentation; client communication; ethics; customer service strategies for salons and suites.
Illinois Laws & Rules Overview — License display; scope-of-practice reminders; sanitation inspections; compliance checklists for solo suites and salons.
✅ Approved Illinois Provider #190.000672
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Start (and finish) your Illinois Hair Braider CE today—quick, flexible, and budget-friendly.
• IDFPR Approved Online Renewal Course - Provider #190.000672.
• 7 Credit Hours.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
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• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.
•IDFPR Provider #190.000672
•7 Credit Hours.
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