Licensing Requirements
The minimum age required to apply for a cosmetology license in Illinois
What is 16 years old?
This should be done with disposable tools after use
What is discard them?
The minimum number of hours of continuing education required for license renewal in Illinois
What is 10 hours?
The penalty for a first offense violation of the Illinois Cosmetology Act
What is a fine?
Required for a salon to legally operate in Illinois
What is a valid salon license and compliance with local health codes?
The amount of training hours that are required to be eligible for the cosmetology exam in Illinois
What is 1,500 hours?
The proper way to clean and disinfect non-disposable tools and equipment
What is cleaning with soap and water, then disinfecting with an EPA-registered disinfectant?
Must be available at every salon to ensure that health and safety standards are met
What is a first aid kit?
The consequence for operating a salon without proper licensing
What is a monetary fine or suspension?
The maximum number of clients allowed per stylist in Illinois salons
What is determined by the salon's licensing agreement?
In addition to passing the written exam, the other exam a candidate must pass to earn a cosmetology license in Illinois
What is the practical exam?
A salon's tools and equipment should be sanitized this often
What is after each use?
The appropriate method for handling a chemical spill in a salon
What is following the manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and wearing personal protective equipment?
The penalty for failing to renew a cosmetology license before the expiration date
What is a late fee?
Required to advertise services in a salon
What is accurate representation of services with no false claims?
How long a cosmetology license is valid in Illinois before it needs to be renewed
What is 2 years?
The required temperature for a disinfectant solution used in a salon
What is room temperature?
The regulation for providing services to clients with visible skin infections or diseases
What is refusing service until the client is cleared by a medical professional?
Actions taken against a license holder who is found guilty of practicing under the influence of drugs or alcohol
What is suspension or revocation of the license?
Required procedure for the disposal of chemical waste in a salon
What is following local regulations for hazardous waste disposal?
The penalty for practicing cosmetology without a valid license in Illinois
What is a fine or suspension of the license?
The proper disposal methods for used wax strips in a salon
What is dispose of them in a sealed, covered trash container?
How a salon should handle a situation where a client has an allergic reaction to a product used during a treatment
What is immediately stopping the service and providing emergency care while contacting medical assistance?
Happens if a salon does not comply with proper sanitation practices as outlined by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
What is a suspension or revocation of the salon license?
A salon should be inspected for compliance with health and safety regulations this often
What is once per year or as required by the local authorities?