Upon completion of your studies, you must pass a bachelor`s exam issued by the Illinois Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Board. Once you pass this exam, you will receive your cosmetic license in Illinois shortly after. He uses PSI for his cosmetic consulting exams, and you can take the exam in English, Spanish or Vietnamese. CTS offers many different exams, so to find the cosmetic exam, follow the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation exams link and call 011, Licensed Cosmetologist. After taking and passing the Illinois exam, you can take the final step to complete your application. To do this, you must be at least 16 years old, have passed compulsory education and have the following: Many of these schools offer both theoretical training and practical training with flexible schedules. When you enroll in these schools, you can expect to take courses in: The Illinois State Cosmetology Council can help you replace a lost cosmetic license, update the name change or address change, and purchase non-state forms and other useful forms, as well as answering additional questions about obtaining a cosmetology license from the State of Illinois. Attending a cosmetics school is a fun way to gain the skills required for an exciting career in the health and beauty industry. You must select a cosmetics school approved and accredited by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. This program should include 1500 hours of study of at least eight (8) months and not more than seven (7) years. The OF IL state does not allow the apprenticeship to receive your training hours. However, an internship can replace 150 hours of the 1500 hours of organized and planned training in advance of a complete cosmetic program under the direct supervision of a licensed beautician in a registered salon.

You can only participate in this internship program after completing 750 hours of academic study with a minimum average grade of 80. A list of approved schools and codes can be found on the licence application. They can be found online as well as in the following cities: barber licenses and barber teacher licenses expire on July 31 of each odd year, and licenses can be renewed in the month before expiration. Cosmetics teachers, cosmetic clinic teachers and cosmetics licenses expire on September 30 of each even year. Illinois requires beauticians to certify on their renewal applications that they have successfully completed 14 hours of cosmetic training during the 2-year license term. Cosmetics teachers and cosmetic clinic teachers must provide at least 24 hours of training with a sponsor registered with the department during the 2-year license period. The licence renewal is $50 per two-year period. If you want to transfer your license to Illinois, you may be able to bypass the license`s trial requirements by asking for confirmation. You must provide proof of your education to prove that your home state`s training requirements are at least as extensive as Illinois.

You will also need to provide proof of work experience and proof of your current cosmetic license. Each accredited cosmetics school must offer a program of at least 1500 hours or the equivalent of 50 credit hours (1 credit hour equals 30 hours) of instruction. The accredited cosmetics school can theoretically offer hours online, but online hours cannot exceed 10% of the hours required in each of the subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g). Teaching should be a combination of classroom instruction and practical experience (practical and technical). The minimum subjects and number of hours for each category of education must be as follows: In Illinois, you must meet a list of requirements before you can earn a license as a beauty professional and work legally in that state. You must complete your studies at an approved school whose programs meet the minimum requirements listed below. Training expectations are set by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Check out our list of beauty schools in Illinois and find the right program for your educational needs and career goals. In addition, many schools offer advanced courses that you can take to continue your studies. Reaching a higher level of education usually allows you to achieve higher earning potential – not to mention that information about the latest cutting-edge beauty trends will make your customers and employers happy! All applications are valid for a period of three years.

You must complete a complete application with all supporting documents after the application expires. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation ATTN: Division of Professional Regulation P.O. Box 7007 Springfield, IL 62791 You must complete at least fourteen (14) hours of continuing education during the two-year renewal period (2) to renew your license. The renewal period is September 30 of each odd year. The board requires the training to be approved by the board, and a list of approved sponsors can be found on the website. Passing this exam is essential to apply for admission. You must provide your pass marks with your application. On-site monitoring sites in and around Illinois include the following locations: After being approved, you can finally start your exciting and rewarding career as a hairdresser! There are many salons throughout Illinois where you can apply for a job, and some of the best salons are: You can`t change your name through their online system. You must download, complete and submit the form to: Department of Financial and Professional RegulationDivision of Professional RegulationComplaint Intake Unit100 West Randolph Street, Suite 9-300Chicago, IL 60601Phone: 312-814-6910 State regulations are updated quarterly; We currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our latest version and the previous quarterly version. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compare. Mailing address of the IDFPR Complaints Unit: The following types of identification are the only identity documents accepted for verification: Name: Missy Kwak (First time and repeat)Email: mkwak@continentaltesting.netPhone: 708-354-9911 Ext.

106. It is a computerized survey. For more information on PSI registration and procedures, click on the following link and download the PSI Information Guide and Instructions. Restoration applicants must be approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation before applying to CTS. This is a dual application process. Upon approval by the ministry, candidates for reinstatement will receive the appropriate approval letter to register for the exam with Continental Testing Services. All exam dates must be postponed 48 hours before the originally scheduled date. All absences lose the exam fee. Illinois Department of Professional Regulation320 West Washington Street 3rd FloorSpringfield, IL 62786 Current through Register Vol.

46, No. April 15, 8, 2022 Often, you`ll find that your salon can provide employees with training to keep their skills clear and refined and help them improve as both individuals and beauticians. Once CTS has approved your application, you can schedule the exam with any PSI test center. You can schedule by phone by calling 1-800-733-9267, or you can schedule online at www.psiexams.com (for step-by-step instructions on how to plan online or by phone, see the Exam Study Guide). You must allow at least two business days before the exam. The next step is to pass the Illinois exam, which is conducted by Continental Testing Services. The exam takes place at all locations in the form of a computer-assisted written exam. You will submit the documents online or send all the documents to the ministry at the following address: In addition to requesting review-based approval, you can request approval based on your endorsements. If you have already obtained a license in another state or jurisdiction and are applying for a license by notice, you must also submit the following documents: The contact information on this page refers to the Springfield office. The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation also has an office in Chicago whose location is as follows: Spanish/English exams will be available in computerized form at all test sites. While continuing education is in demand, it`s also a lot of fun. Taking classes will keep you up to date with the latest beauty trends and techniques, and you`ll be able to impress your friends and employers with your latest knowledge of beauty and hairdressing.

Illinois Department of Financial & Professional RegulationClerk of the James R. Thompson Center100 West Randolph Street, Suite 9-300Chicago, Illinois 60601 As a petitioner, you have the burden of proof that you have been rehabilitated and that your license must be issued or restored. Each petitioner has the right to hire a lawyer to represent them in this case, and the Ministry strongly recommends that you seek legal advice. License certifications include the licensee`s name, license number and license status, license date and expiration date, as well as license method and, if applicable, disciplinary action. Certifications also include the ministerial seal and official signature. Electronic Certification of Licenses: Certifications for most professions and licenses can be sent electronically to the licensee`s email address or to an email address provided by the licensee.