Agencies
Services
Hair Braiding
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Hair Braider, Licensed - Renewal Available!
- Hair Braiding Teacher, Licensed - Renewal Available!
- Hair Braiding School, Licensed - Renewal Available!
- Hair Braiding CE Sponsor
- Salon/Shop Registration
NOTICE: IDFPR Introduces New Online Licensing System!
On October 30, 2024, IDFPR launched CORE, a new online system for professionals to apply for licensure in Illinois.
New applications for Domestic Violence CE Sponsor are now available in CORE.
Access CORE and learn more about the new system by going here.
License Information
Online Renewal & Instructions
- Online Renewal Instructions
- Click Here to Start Your Online Renewal!
Please allow 2-4 business days for your license to post in our systems and your license status to update. - NOTE: If an applicant misses the renewal window and the online portal does not allow you to renew after it concludes, you must reinstate their license by requesting a Reinstatement application from IDFPR.
Notices
- IDFPR Issues Memo Regarding Medical Spa Services
In recent years, numerous medical spas (“medspas”) have opened in Illinois. A variety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures are performed in this setting, including injections of botulinum toxin (Botox), injections of weight loss medications, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, platelet rich plasma, and vitamins.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), issued this memo on December 2, 2024 that outlines key responsibilities of medspas, includes information for compliance with IDFPR and IDPH regulations, and the need to make infection prevention a priority. - We have a new Third Party Authorization for licensure applicants, which may be found here! This is for applicants to authorize individuals or companies to contact IDFPR on your behalf regarding your application. All other versions of the form will no longer be accepted by the Department starting May 1, 2024.
Hair Braider Licensee Applications
Hair Braiding Teacher/School/CE Sponsor License Applications
- Domestic Violence CE Sponsor Requirements for Licensure
- Domestic Violence CE Sponsor Registration
- Hair Braiding Teacher Non-Examination
- Hair Braiding School Registration
- Continuing Education Sponsor Registration
- Hair Braider Teacher CE Fact Sheet
- Continuing Education Out-of-State Sponsor Registration
License Maintenance
Resources & Publications
- Department FAQs
- Barber, Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Hair Braider or Nail Technician Criminal Conviction FAQs
- Change Your Address
- Approved CE Sponsors
- Domestic Violence CE Sponsors
- Division of Professional Regulation Licensed BCENT Schools
- Reasonable Accommodation Request - Examinees with Disabilities
- Application to classify records as confidential