Section 1175.532  Curriculum Requirements – 500-Hour Cosmetology Course for Licensed Barbers and Licensed Barber Teachers

a)         The 500-hour cosmetology course for licensed barbers seeking licensure as a cosmetologist (see Section 3-9 of the Act), shall include a minimum of 500 clock hours of instruction and practical experience and may include online hours in theory not to exceed 10% of the total hours as follows:

1)         Basic Training – 50 hours including the Act and this Part and sanitary standards;

2)         Practical Chemical Application/Hair Treatment – 170 hours;

3)         Hair Styling/Hair Dressing – 160 hours;

4)         Shop Management – 65 hours;

5)         Esthetics – 30 hours;

6)         Nail Technology – 25 hours.

b)         The school may include an internship as part of this course.

(Source:  Added at 42 Ill. Reg. 15159, effective August 10, 2018)