Illinois Online Cosmetology Continuing Education Classes
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IL Board approved CE for license renewal
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Complete your class using a phone, tablet, or computer
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Watch professional online videos
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Finish at your own pace, continuing where you left off when you return later
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Immediately download your certificate
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Available 24/7 – start now
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to Covid-19, Illinois is temporarily allowing select cosmetology professions to complete ALL of their CE hours online. Here is an excerpt from the official notice that was signed by the Acting Director: “This Variance shall be permitted to allow a cosmetology teacher, esthetics teacher, nail technician, nail technician teacher, hair braider, and hair braider teacher to complete all their continuing education through self-study methods, such as courses offered through online methods for the renewals taking place in 2020.” If you hold one of these license types, this means you can take the online classes listed below on this page INSTEAD of attending in-person CE classes. Note you must finish your class before your 2020 license renewal deadline. You can read the entire official notice by clicking here.
IL Cosmetologists: all of the online CE classes on this page are approved for IL Cosmetologists
IL Nail Techs: the classes Nail Art Nympho, Success, and Salon Business Bundle are all approved for IL Nail Techs. Nail Art Nympho and Success are also bundled as a 5 hour package.
IL Estheticians: the online CE classes Salon Business Bundle and Success Package on this page are approved for IL Estheticians.

Select Your IL Continuing Education Class
Domestic Violence CE Class
Domestic Violence CE Class
If you CAREFULLY follow Steps 1 and 2 below you will immediately receive an email with a list of 45 providers that have been approved to offer the Domestic Violence class. The email will also include a link to a provider that is offering the Domestic Violence class as an online webinar for only $20. These providers are located throughout IL, and 10 of them are advertising that they are offering the Domestic Violence class for FREE.
Step #1: Purchase any online HairDirections CE class listed below on this page. HairDirections classes do not include the Domestic Violence class, but they will count towards your CE hours required for license renewal.
Step #2: Check your email. After you complete Step 1 above you will immediately receive an email that includes a list of 45 providers that are offering the Domestic Violence class and the $20 webinar link. Please note that purchasing a HairDirections online class will not automatically sign you up for a Domestic Violence class (you can separately register and pay for a Domestic Violence class after you receive the list).
New Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirement
Click Here if you are looking for the Sexual Harassment class or want to learn more about this new requirement
7 CE Hour Package #3
HairDirections Hit List, Color Geekier & More Package
Illinois CE Hours: 7
Illinois License types: Cosmetologists
Course Overview
- Professional online CE videos that you can watch at your own pace – available 24/7
- HairDirections Hit List: success in the salon and beyond
- Color Geekier: explore your haircolor genius
- The ALL NEW HairDirections Game Show!!!!
- See a detailed class description
7 CE Hour Package #1
Foil Freak, SciSSorLeSS, Salon 911 & More
Illinois CE Hours: 7
Illinois License types: Cosmetologists
Course Overview
- Professional online CE videos that you can watch at your own pace – available 24/7
- Foil Freak: highlighting techniques
- SciSSorLeSS: Razor tips tricks and techniques
- Space Invaders: how to conquer 5 common salon problems that crowd your mental space
- HairDirections Lab Experiment: the dish on what clients are really thinking
- Salon 911: how to stay cool when things get hot
- The HairDirections Game Show
- See a detailed class description
7 CE Hour Package #2
Success, Fashion & Color
Illinois CE Hours: 7
Illinois License types: Cosmetologists
Course Overview
- Professional online CE videos that you can watch at your own pace – available 24/7
- Color Geek: combine the art & science of advanced haircolor methods to expand your color skills, enhance your color art, and increase your color business
- Success: tools to inspire, empower and elevate you to be more successful, achieve your professional goals, and have happier clients
- Fashion Forecasting: Inspire creativity and artistry in your work, Create new designs that your clients will love, and Increase your paycheck
- See a detailed class description
Nail Art Nympho & Success Package - 5 CE hours
Illinois CE Hours: 5
Illinois License types: Cosmetologists and Nail Technicians
Course Overview
- Professional online CE videos that you can watch at your own pace – available 24/7
- Nail Art Nympho: simple to simply insane designs and techniques. European sensation Beth Wingrove demonstrates over 25 nail art designs
- Success: tools to inspire, empower and elevate you to be more successful, achieve your professional goals, and have happier clients
- See a detailed class description
Salon Business Bundle - 5 CE hours
Illinois CE Hours: 5
Illinois License types: Estheticians, Cosmetologists and Nail Technicians
Course Overview
- Professional online CE videos that you can watch at your own pace – available 24/7
- Success: tools to inspire, empower and elevate you to be more successful, achieve your professional goals, and have happier clients
- Space Invaders: how to conquer 5 common salon problems that crowd your mental space
- See a detailed class description
Color Geek Class - 2 CE hours
Illinois CE Hours: 2
Illinois License types: Cosmetologists
- Color Geek: combine the art & science of advanced haircolor methods to expand your color skills, enhance your color art, and increase your color business
- Professional online CE videos that you can watch at your own pace – available 24/7
- See a detailed class description
Success Class - 3 CE hours
Illinois CE Hours: 3
Illinois License types: Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians and Estheticians
- Success: tools to inspire, empower and elevate you to be more successful, achieve your professional goals, and have happier clients
- Professional online CE videos that you can watch at your own pace – available 24/7
- See a detailed class description
Nail Art Nympho Class - 2 CE hours
Illinois CE Hours: 2
Illinois License types: Cosmetologists and Nail Technicians
- Nail Art Nympho: simple to simply insane designs and techniques. European sensation Beth Wingrove demonstrates over 25 nail art designs
- Professional online CE videos that you can watch at your own pace – available 24/7
- See a detailed class description
Fashion Forecasting Class - 2 CE class
Illinois CE Hours: 2
Illinois License types: Cosmetologists
- Learn how to use Fashion Forecasting to Inspire creativity and artistry in your work, Create new designs that your clients will love, and Increase your paycheck
- Professional online CE videos that you can watch at your own pace – available 24/7
- See a detailed class description
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Illinois CE Hours
We are a licensed Illinois cosmetology continuing education provider and offer classes that fulfill the CE requirements for Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians, and Estheticians. Our IL license number is 190.000509 and you can see a copy of our license by clicking here
Finish at Your Own Pace
You can complete your entire online cosmetology CE class today, or over multiple sessions, continuing where you left off when you return later.
Available 24/7 and Instant Certificates
After you register, your online course will immediately be available on demand 24/7, and you will immediately receive a certificate of completion after you finish the course.
Professional Online Training
- Simple online training system that is easy to use
- Professional continuing education that is like watching a movie on your computer
- Rich, engaging content including animated presentations, video clips, colorful imagery, music, demonstrations, and narration by Kristin Allison
Clear Pricing & No Hidden Fees
The price for each class is listed in the course catalog on the left side of this page. There are NO hidden fees and NO monthly fees whatsoever.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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Maximum Number of Online Hours
Cosmetologists, Nail Techs and Estheticians licensed in Illinois can complete a maximum of 50% of the total CE hours required for each renewal online. This means that Cosmetologists may take up to 7 of their required 14 hours online. Nail Techs and Estheticians may take up to 5 of their required 10 hours online.
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