I feel like I have been on vacation for a month. I was off the computer for awhile except to check e-mail because that always gets backed up and it’s mostly junk, but I don’t like it cluttering my box so I simply glance and delete it all. It’s hard to get back in the beauty groove after stuffing and indulging for 2 weeks, but I have to make the effort for my poor old body’s sake.
So I think I will start back by adding the Illinois reciprocity questions and answers to this post and go from there. Hopefully things will get back to normal now that we have all the festivities behind us and we can start on our brand new year.
Contact info for Illinois:
Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation
320W. Washington St., 3rd Fl.
Springfield, IL 62786
217-782-8556 (phone)
217-782-7645 (fax)
Allison: I’m a cosmetologist from Michigan but I’m planning on moving to Illinois. If I send in my application for endorsement of licensure for the state of Illinois along with my transcripts from beauty school and the fee as well as the other required information, what is the chance for me to receive the endorsement right away since the reciprocity is the same?
Answer: You need to write a letter to your state board and have your certified license sent to Illinois. Check their official site for certification directions.
That part usually takes around 30 days or so maybe less if you can do it on line. Then usually that state will tell you how to proceed with your endorsement or reciprocity and each applicant is judged individually. Hope that helps.
Tasha: I just graduated and am in the process of obtaining my license (for Esthetic’s or Cosmetician) in Colorado. I have already passed my practical and am waiting to take the written. We are being re-located to Illinois with in the next 2 months. What do I need to do to transfer my Colorado license to Illinois? Do I have to go back to school??
Answer: Since you do not have any working experience that could count as credit toward the extra 150 hours needed you will probably have to attend school for those hours needed to obtain a license in Illinois.
Tiffany: I am very interested in becoming a makeup artist, my question is, does the state of Illinois require you to have a cosmetology license to become a makeup artist?
Answer: In Illinois it’s illegal for anyone without a license to charge for their service however you are allowed to apply makeup without a license, if you work for a company that sells cosmetics, but only for demonstration purposes, and you’re not allowed to tell the client what looks good or what they should use. You can work in a dept. store behind a make-up counter without a license so long as you have basic makeup application skills. Read what Vault says about working for Estee Lauder
Ashley: Hello, I’m currently licensed in Florida with 1200 hours and in the process of trying to move up to Chicago, Illinois. I believe they required 1500 hours. Could you please tell me how to go about getting licensed in Chicago or who I could contact.
Sherry: Does Illinois have reciprocity with Maryland? I have been in the business for over 20 years and now have to move. I cant find any information any where.
Answer: You can find information about Endorsement and Forms and contact info is listed above.
Amy: I am a licensed cosmetologist moving from Virginia to Illinois. What do I need to do to transfer my license to Illinois? I was originally licensed in Michigan, if that makes a difference.
Answer: You can read about all the requirements needed for Illinois endorsement or you can contact the people below directly if I can be of further assistance please let me know.
Todd Robertson, Board
Administrator
320 W. Washington St. 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
(217) 524-6734 (217) 782-7645
www.idfpr.com
Nancy Sue Burnett, Member
320 W. Washington St. 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
