How do I get Licensed?

Q.  What are the requirements to become an aesthetician in Illinois?

A.  According to the Illinois Act (225 ILCS 410/3A-2)

Licensure as an aesthetician; qualifications. A person is qualified to receive a license as a licensed aesthetician if that person has applied in writing on forms provided by the Department, paid any required fees, and:

a. Is at least 16 years of age; and

b. Has a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance; and

c. Has graduated from a school of cosmetology or aesthetics approved by the Department, having completed a program of 750 hours in the study of aesthetics extending over a period of not less than 18 weeks nor more than 4 consecutive years. Time spent in such study under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province shall be credited toward the period of study required by the provisions of this paragraph; and

d. Has passed an examination authorized by the Department to determine fitness to receive a license as a licensed aesthetician; and

e. Has met any other requirements of this Act and rules. (Source: P.A. 91-863, eff. 7-1-00.)