Illinois Esthetics State Board
Exam 2026/2027 | IDFPR
Esthetician Licensure
Assessment | 100 Verified
Questions with Detailed
Rationales
1. What is the required number of training hours to become a licensed Esthetician in the
state of Illinois?
A. 300 hours
B. 500 hours
C. 750 hours [CORRECT]
D. 1,000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to the Illinois Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and
Nail Technology Act of 1985, an applicant must complete 750 hours of training in a
licensed school of esthetics.
2. How often must an Esthetics license be renewed in Illinois?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years [CORRECT]
C. Every 4 years
D. Lifetime (No renewal needed)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Esthetician licenses in Illinois must be renewed biennially (every two years)
by the expiration date on the license.
,3. Which agency regulates the practice of esthetics in Illinois?
A. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
B. Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
C. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
[CORRECT]
D. Illinois Cosmetology Association (ICA)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Division of Professional Regulation under the IDFPR is responsible for
the licensure and regulation of estheticians and salons.
4. If a licensee changes their home address, how long do they have to notify the IDFPR?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days [CORRECT]
D. 6 months
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Licensees are required to notify the Department in writing of any change of
address within 60 days of the change.
5. According to Illinois law, which of the following services is explicitly PROHIBITED
for an esthetician to perform?
A. Exfoliating the skin with enzymes
B. Performing laser hair removal (without a specific laser license)
[CORRECT]
C. Eyebrow tinting
D. Applying makeup
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Standard estheticians are prohibited from using lasers or light -emitting
devices for hair removal or skin resurfacing unless they possess a specific "Laser Hair
Removal License" issued by the IDFPR, which requires additional training.
6. What is the penalty for practicing esthetics without a valid license in Illinois?
A. A fine of up to $500
B. A misdemeanor charge [CORRECT]
C. Revocation of driving privileges
D. Mandatory community service
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Practicing without a license is typically classified as a Class A misdemeanor
in Illinois, subject to fines and potential imprisonment.
7. A licensee’s license must be displayed where in the salon?
A. In the employee break room
B. In the esthetician's purse
C. In a conspicuous place in the salon [CORRECT]
D. At the front desk in a drawer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Illinois law requires that the current license be conspicuously displayed in
the establishment at all times.
8. How many square feet of workspace is required per esthetician in a salon in Illinois?
A. 50 square feet
B. 75 square feet
C. 100 square feet [CORRECT]
D. 150 square feet
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: Illinois administrative rules state that the minimum floor space required for
service areas in a salon is generally 100 square feet per operator.
9. regarding the "Scope of Practice," which procedure is considered outside the scope of
an Illinois Esthetician?
A. Manual extraction of comedones
B. Treating open sores or abrasions [CORRECT]
C. Applying chemical peels under 30% Glycolic acid
D. Performing a facial massage
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Estheticians are licensed to improve the appearance of the skin but are
prohibited from treating any open wounds, lacerations, or infectious diseases. This falls
under the scope of medical professionals.
10. Can an esthetician work in a salon if their license has expired?
A. Yes, if the renewal is in the mail
B. Yes, for up to 30 days after expiration
C. No, they must cease working immediately until the license is renewed [CORRECT]
D. Yes, if the salon owner gives permission
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is illegal to practice with an expired license. The license must be current
and active to perform services.
11. Which of the following is required to be posted in a salon restroom?
A. The menu of services
B. A sign stating "Wash Hands Before Returning to Work" [CORRECT]
C. The IDFPR inspection report
D. A list of chemical ingredients
Correct Answer: B
Exam 2026/2027 | IDFPR
Esthetician Licensure
Assessment | 100 Verified
Questions with Detailed
Rationales
1. What is the required number of training hours to become a licensed Esthetician in the
state of Illinois?
A. 300 hours
B. 500 hours
C. 750 hours [CORRECT]
D. 1,000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to the Illinois Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and
Nail Technology Act of 1985, an applicant must complete 750 hours of training in a
licensed school of esthetics.
2. How often must an Esthetics license be renewed in Illinois?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years [CORRECT]
C. Every 4 years
D. Lifetime (No renewal needed)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Esthetician licenses in Illinois must be renewed biennially (every two years)
by the expiration date on the license.
,3. Which agency regulates the practice of esthetics in Illinois?
A. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
B. Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
C. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
[CORRECT]
D. Illinois Cosmetology Association (ICA)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Division of Professional Regulation under the IDFPR is responsible for
the licensure and regulation of estheticians and salons.
4. If a licensee changes their home address, how long do they have to notify the IDFPR?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days [CORRECT]
D. 6 months
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Licensees are required to notify the Department in writing of any change of
address within 60 days of the change.
5. According to Illinois law, which of the following services is explicitly PROHIBITED
for an esthetician to perform?
A. Exfoliating the skin with enzymes
B. Performing laser hair removal (without a specific laser license)
[CORRECT]
C. Eyebrow tinting
D. Applying makeup
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Standard estheticians are prohibited from using lasers or light -emitting
devices for hair removal or skin resurfacing unless they possess a specific "Laser Hair
Removal License" issued by the IDFPR, which requires additional training.
6. What is the penalty for practicing esthetics without a valid license in Illinois?
A. A fine of up to $500
B. A misdemeanor charge [CORRECT]
C. Revocation of driving privileges
D. Mandatory community service
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Practicing without a license is typically classified as a Class A misdemeanor
in Illinois, subject to fines and potential imprisonment.
7. A licensee’s license must be displayed where in the salon?
A. In the employee break room
B. In the esthetician's purse
C. In a conspicuous place in the salon [CORRECT]
D. At the front desk in a drawer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Illinois law requires that the current license be conspicuously displayed in
the establishment at all times.
8. How many square feet of workspace is required per esthetician in a salon in Illinois?
A. 50 square feet
B. 75 square feet
C. 100 square feet [CORRECT]
D. 150 square feet
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: Illinois administrative rules state that the minimum floor space required for
service areas in a salon is generally 100 square feet per operator.
9. regarding the "Scope of Practice," which procedure is considered outside the scope of
an Illinois Esthetician?
A. Manual extraction of comedones
B. Treating open sores or abrasions [CORRECT]
C. Applying chemical peels under 30% Glycolic acid
D. Performing a facial massage
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Estheticians are licensed to improve the appearance of the skin but are
prohibited from treating any open wounds, lacerations, or infectious diseases. This falls
under the scope of medical professionals.
10. Can an esthetician work in a salon if their license has expired?
A. Yes, if the renewal is in the mail
B. Yes, for up to 30 days after expiration
C. No, they must cease working immediately until the license is renewed [CORRECT]
D. Yes, if the salon owner gives permission
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is illegal to practice with an expired license. The license must be current
and active to perform services.
11. Which of the following is required to be posted in a salon restroom?
A. The menu of services
B. A sign stating "Wash Hands Before Returning to Work" [CORRECT]
C. The IDFPR inspection report
D. A list of chemical ingredients
Correct Answer: B
