Approved Provider #190.000672 ✅
Only $19.99 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced
Finish 5 hours of Illinois nail technician CE online—quick, affordable, and mobile-friendly. Log in and out anytime without losing your place, learn at your pace, and download your instant certificate as soon as you finish. With 10+ years serving beauty pros nationwide, 1st Choice Continuing Education is trusted by thousands.
Licensed Nail Technicians in Illinois
Nail techs returning from inactive status who need CE hours
Pros who want a convenient 5-hour CE block toward renewal
Total CE needed: Nail Technicians typically complete 10 hours every renewal cycle (biennial).
Renewal deadline: Licenses renew biennially; confirm your specific date in your IDFPR portal.
Special required topics:
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: Requirements can vary by license type (cosmetologist, esthetician, nail tech, hair braider, instructor). Always verify your 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.
Complete your CE (take this 5-hour course plus any additional hours required for your license).
Download your instant certificate for your records.
Renew online through the IDFPR portal before your deadline; keep all certificates for audit.
Questions? Call or text 1-800-698-2770. Money-back guarantee.
(Aligned with Illinois nail technology standards and salon/spa best practices.)
Sanitation & Infection Control (1.0 Hr): Disinfection procedures, tool & surface hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, bloodborne pathogen awareness.
Nail Anatomy, Disorders & Contraindications (0.75 Hr): Recognizing common nail/skin conditions, safe service modifications, referral indicators.
Product Chemistry & Material Safety (1.0 Hr): Monomer/polymer systems, gels, adhesives/solvents, SDS basics, safe storage/handling.
Enhancements & E-File Safety (1.0 Hr): Acrylic/gel application & removal, drill bit selection, RPM & pressure control, heat/friction prevention.
Ventilation, Exposure & Ergonomics (0.75 Hr): Local exhaust, dust control, PPE, posture and repetitive-motion protection.
Professional Practice & Illinois Rules (0.5 Hr): Consultation, informed consent, documentation, scope-of-practice reminders, inspection prep.
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• IDFPR Approved Online Renewal Course - Provider #190.000672.
• 5 Credit Hours.
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•IDFPR Provider #190.000672
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