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Cosmetology Continuing Education and Consulting

 

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Our Company

HairDirections is a private corporation that was created to provide exceptional continuing education and consulting services for Salons, Spas, and Cosmetology Schools.  The company was founded in 2003 and has since taught continuing education classes online and around the country in areas such as New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Madison.  We offer a wide variety of cosmetology CE classes including hair color, hair cutting, career development, and more. Online CE classes, CE training events (hair shows), and private in-salon CE courses are available.

 

Illinois Cosmetology Continuing Education Requirements

Illinois Cosmetologists, Nail Techs and Estheticians are required to complete Continuing Education classes before you renew your license.

  • State approved Illinois CE classes offered by HairDirections

IL online classes

IL classes held at your salon

IL training events (IL hair shows)

  • Illinois Cosmetologists must complete 14 hours of CE before your license renewal on September 30 of each odd numbered year.

  • Illinois Nail Techs must complete 10 hours of CE before your license renewal on October 31 of each even numbered year.

  • Illinois Estheticians must complete 10 hours of CE before your license renewal on September 30 of each odd numbered year.

  • IL Cosmetologists, Nail Techs and Estheticians may earn a maximum of 50% of the total CE hours required for each renewal through completion of an online Illinois cosmetology CE course.  For example, Cosmetologists may take up to 7 of their required 14 hours online.  HairDirections offers a 7 hour online IL Cosmetology CE class on this web site.  

  • An IL licensee who is at least 62 years of age or has been licensed as a cosmetologist, cosmetology teacher or cosmetology clinic teacher for at least 25 years is exempt from these IL cosmetology continuing education requirements.

  • Illinois cosmetology Continuing Education providers must be approved by the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation (IDPR) to offer Continuing Education courses or programs for IL cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians for the CE class to fulfill your license renewal requirements.

Ohio Cosmetology Continuing Education Requirements

Ohio Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Manicurists and Estheticians are required to complete Continuing Education classes before you renew your license.

  • State approved Ohio cosmetology CE classes offered by HairDirections

  • The Continuing Education requirement for each personal licensee, including Ohio Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Manicurists and Estheticians, is eight CE hours per renewal period.

  • OH cosmetology CE classes must be completed before the January 31 license renewal deadline of odd numbered years

  • Online Ohio Cosmetology Continuing Education courses are allowed as a means to complete your required CE for your OH cosmetology license renewal.

  • Licensees age sixty-five or older, before January 31 of the Ohio renewal period, are exempt from the requirement to obtain cosmetology Continuing Education (CE) hours for the renewal of their active Cosmetologist, Hair Designer, Manicurist or Estheticians license.

  • OH licensees that hold multiple personal licenses in more than one branch of cosmetology must complete the Continuing Education requirements for each separate license. The completed OH cosmetology CE must correspond with the applicable cosmetology license type. For example, a CE course that is approved for an Ohio cosmetology license may not be applied toward the required CE for an Ohio manicurist license.

  • All cosmetology Continuing Education classes intended to be used for license renewal must have pre-approval by the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology.

Georgia Cosmetology Continuing Education Requirements

Georgia requires Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians, Estheticians, and Hair Designers to complete 5 hours of Georgia Cosmetology Continuing Education (CE) classes every 2 years in order to renew your license  

  • State approved Georgia cosmetology CE classes offered by HairDirections

  • Three of these hours must be obtained in health and safety courses developed by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE).  The remaining two hours may be fulfilled by completing other courses in health and safety, industry trends, computer skills, business management or related areas of practice.  Any CE courses that you use for your GA continuing education must be registered with the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology in order for you to receive continuing education credit.

  • Online Georgia Cosmetology Continuing Education courses are allowed as a means to complete your required CE for your GA cosmetology license renewal.

  • Licensees of 25 years or more may receive a waiver of the required GA Cosmetology Cont. Ed.

  • A test cannot be required for these GA cosmetology CE classes

  • Georgia license renewal deadlines for completing your cosmetology CE training: Master Cosmetologists – March 31 of even numbered years, Estheticians – August 31 of odd numbered years, Nail Technicians – August 31 of odd numbered years, Hair Designers – September 30 of even numbered years

Wisconsin Cosmetology Continuing Education Requirements

Wisconsin requires Cosmetology, Manicuring, Aesthetics, and Electrology licensees to complete state approved Continuing Education (CE):  

  • State approved Wisconsin cosmetology CE classes offered by HairDirections

  • For March, 2011 renewal: A total of 6 hours of cont. ed  instruction was required before your license renewal in March of 2011.  This includes 4 hours of safety, sanitation and infection control and 2 hours of instruction on Wisconsin laws governing your profession. If you still need to get your hours in for this license renewal period after the deadline, click here for an online WI cosmetology CE class that will fulfill these WI requirements.

  • March 2013 renewal:  There will be no WI cosmetology CE requirement.  You will not have to take any classes before renewing your cosmetology license in March, 2013.  The exception is for licensees providing the following delegated medical procedures: Laser Hair Removal, Microdermabrasion, and Chemical Exfoliation. Six hours of CE covering those specialties will continue to be required of these licensees for each renewal period. 

  • March 2015 renewal:  The CE requirement for future Wisconsin license renewals (beginning in March 2015) will be reevaluated by DRL and the BAC Board with input from appropriate stakeholders.  Further proposed changes to the CE requirement will be communicated to WI licensees.

Types of Training We Offer

Depending on your state, we offer a variety of ways to fulfill your Continuing Education requirements for cosmetologists (hair stylists), manicurists (nail techs), and aestheticians (spa service providers).  We also provide advanced skills training to enhance your art and increase the creative solutions you can provide for your clients. Businesses, management, and marketing classes are also available for hair stylists, managers, owners, spa service providers, and nail techs.  Educational formats include online, in-salon, and event training: 

Online cosmetology classes

  • Complete your Continuing Education training from the comfort of your home or office

  • Save time and money by eliminating the need to travel and attend expensive shows

  • Choose from a wide selection of fun and interesting online classes

Training at your salon, spa or school

  • This can be a great teambuilding experience

  • Save time and money by eliminating travel expenses and receive discounted rates for your group

Fun training events (hair shows)

  • One of the most fun ways to learn is by attending one of our events, usually held at hotels or resorts. 

  • We offer a variety of continuing education classes that range from technical skills classes, manager/owner business training, and required continuing education.

  • Experience the energy of group events and reinvigorate the passion for your career

  • Mix, mingle, and network with others in the cosmetology industry

Cosmetology CE Classes Main

In the news: HairDirections now offers fun Continuing Education (CE) classes that will allow you to fulfill your license renewal requirements. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have, or if you would like help registering for one of our Cosmetology CE courses.

 

What people are saying about

our cosmetology CE classes

We have received over 500 positive comments like the ones below from people who have taken our CE classes.

"The instructor Rocked! Great Class!”

“You are the best educator we have had in I cannot remember how long, and our salon does a lot of education.”

“The first hour was worth the cost of the class alone.”

“Just a quick note to let you know that the course was dynamite! I thoroughly enjoyed my training, and I thank you for passing along your knowledge and expertise. You'll be getting some photos soon of our work.”

“I loved it, was interesting, fun, and to the point.”

“You kept everyone’s attention the whole day and that has never happened at our salon before.”

“Wonderful presentation!  Information was clear and easy to understand.”

“Steph and I finished my sister Jamie's hair and she got rave reviews! Everyone at our salon couldn't believe how awesome it looked.  We are quite proud of our job and we see great business in our future. So many thanks to you and your training!"

“You did great. Excellent delivery and coverage. Easy to follow and loved the audio and visual materials.”

“This was a perfect way to do my required training”

“Excellent Instructor; funny and Knowledgeable! Talked from experience! Thank you!”

"The teacher was sensational"

“The class was presented well.  I walked away with a new service!”

“The instructor is a walking encyclopedia of cosmetology.”

“I give you an A+. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable.”

“It was top notch. You made if fun!”

“The instructor was entertaining. The 6 hours went fast.”

“I came home from your class feeling good. Today I went to my salon and made changes based on everything I learned. Thank you so much!”

“Great class, great speaker! Thank you!”

“It was all interesting! Thanks for making it fun. I learned about changes in the law and things I have long forgotten.”

“Very imaginative, good speaker, loads of information. Great job!!!”

“I loved the upbeat, humorous instructors, and the game show. Great job! Thank you! J

“Made some not so interesting topics actually interesting! Very good personality.”

“Great use of time. It was informative and kept my attention.”

“Kept things interesting and made things easy to understand”

“I was very impressed with this class and the educator. Excellent. Thank you!”

“It was done just right.”

 It was fun! So much more than I expected! Terrific!”

“Was entertaining as well as informative – was also relevant to what we need to be doing now.”

“I thought it was perfect  -  entertaining - shared a lot of knowledge.”

“It was interesting and fun! Great job!”

“The instructor was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed her a ton. Thanks!”

“That chick (the educator) rocked! We love her!”

"Fabulous!”

“The presentation had great energy!”

“Tacky Tina (a character in one of our classes) was awesome! The educator was amazing!!! Thank you.”

“The instructor made the class entertaining and kept me interested. Also enjoyed Tacky Tina. Great Job!!”

“The educator was energetic and spunky. Kept my attention. Thank you for coming here!”

"The class was very informational and the hands on was great. The instructor was nice, down to earth, and easy to understand."

"The instructors were very friendly and had a lot of experience in the business"

“It was a very fun class.  I like how we got a lot of hands-on practice and that we also learned the business side of it as well.”

“The class was hands-on and the instructor was there to help guide you. It was very fun.”

"Very detailed and lots of patience. Also awesome instructor and fun!"

“Everything was great. Interesting and to the point.”

 

 

 

 

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HairDirections Cosmetology CE

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(608) 235-2622

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