Agencies
Services
Esthetician
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Esthetician, Licensed
- Esthetician School, Licensed
- Salon/Shop Registration
- Esthetics Teacher, Licensed
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 Esthetician School and Domestic Violence CE Sponsor are now available in CORE.
Access CORE and learn more about the new system.
License Information
Notices
IDFPR is pleased to announce the addition of several new language options that will be available to barber, cosmetology, esthetician and nail technician candidates.
Effective October 1st 2026 examinations for the barber, cosmetology, esthetician and nail technician professions will be available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
The fees for each are as follows:
| Profession | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| Barber (English/Spanish/Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese) | $112 |
| Barber Instructor (English/Spanish/Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese) | $55 |
| Cosmetology (English/Spanish/Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese) | $200 |
| Cosmetology Instructor (English/Spanish/Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese) | $112 |
| Esthetician (English/Spanish/Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese) | $175 |
| Esthetician Instructor (English/Spanish/Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese) | $55 |
| Nail Technician (English/Spanish/Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese) | $190 |
| Nail Technician Instructor (English/Spanish/Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese) | $55 |
- 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 updated memo on October 30, 2025 that outlines key responsibilities of medspas, includes information for compliance with IDFPR and IDPH regulations, and the need to make infection prevention a priority. - August 21, 2025 | Statement Regarding P.A. 103-0851 (Skin Growth Education)
Esthetician License Application
Salons & Shops
Esthetics Teacher/School/CE Sponsor License Applications
- Domestic Violence CE Sponsor Qualifications for Licensure
- Domestic Violence CE Sponsor Registration
- Esthetics Teacher Online Examination
- Esthetics Teacher Acceptance of Examination
- Esthetics Teacher Endorsement
- Esthetics School Qualifications for License
- Esthetics School Registration
- Continuing Education Sponsor Registration
- Petition for Restoration
