Illinois
www.ildpr.com/WHO/cosmo.asp
Illinois Department of Professional
Regulation
320 W Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL
62786
Testing Centers
Springfield, Chicago
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical/chemical services, hair designing
Nail Technology
Required Hours
350
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, procedures
Esthetics
Required Hours
750
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
600
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Professional practices, scientific concepts, hair removal techniques
Instructor
Required Hours
500 hours,
2 years' experience
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instruction, classroom management
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical/chemical services, hair designing
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
500 hours,
3 years experience
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instructor, classroom management
Written Provider
Continental Testing Services
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
Cos, Nails - $117.78, All Instr, Barber,
Esth - 103.88 except Barber Instr -
$100.88, Massage - $175
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Scientific concepts, physical/chemical services, hair designing
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Infection control, human physiology, chemical principles
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Cutting & styling hair, waxing & relaxing, hair
coloring & lightening, nail services, skin services
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
$100
Regulations on
Written Retake
Fail three times - 250-hour refresher course
Practical
Exam Required
No
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
-
Mannequin
Required
-
Live Model
Required
-
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
-
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
-
Exam Dates
Monthly
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, based on laws in issuing state compared to IL
Renewal
All - $25, Electrology - $62.50, expires Sept. 30 of
each odd year
Source
Illinois
