IL · Last reviewed 2026-08-27

Illinois cosmetology exam preparation

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Written: Foundation preview

Practical: Not currently offered

Reviewed beta packages are state-specific practice. Foundation previews are general preparation only; not currently offered tracks are not available. Practice results never predict or guarantee passing.

WRITTEN EXAM

required

Illinois uses one computer-administered cosmetology licensing examination. State law requires the examination to test theoretical and practical knowledge through questions, and the current study guide requires a score of 75 or higher.

Provider: Continental Testing Services / PSI
Questions: Not publicly confirmed
Time: 120 minutes
Passing score: Not publicly confirmed
Delivery: computer based

PRACTICAL EXAM

not required

Illinois does not prescribe a separately scheduled hands-on practical licensing examination; practical knowledge is tested within the computer-administered examination.

Provider: Not confirmed
Total time: Not publicly confirmed
Passing score: Not publicly confirmed
Delivery: not confirmed

Sample question

Original foundation question

This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official Illinois exam question.

INFECTION CONTROL

How is disinfectant contact time determined?

ABy smell

BBy water temperature

CBy the product label

DBy tool color

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Official sources

What this profile is based on.

Research compilation: Echo Craft, LLC editorial team. Professional subject-matter review is still pending and is disclosed as a launch gap.

state boardIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — CosmetologyAccessed 2026-08-27 contracted providerContinental Testing Services — Illinois Licensed CosmetologistAccessed 2026-08-27 contracted providerCandidate Study Guide for the Illinois Cosmetology ExaminationEffective 2022-08-05 · Accessed 2026-08-27 state law225 ILCS 410 — Cosmetologist Examination RequirementsAccessed 2026-08-27

Known gaps

What we have not confirmed or completed.

! The current study guide does not publish a total question count.

! Illinois is recorded as requiring a written examination, but Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a state-specific written content pack. The launch experience provides general foundation practice only; users must confirm current content, timing, scoring, and procedures with the official board or testing provider.

! Illinois is recorded as not requiring a practical examination for this license, so this track is not offered as a launch exam-preparation track.

Beauty Exam Studio is an independent educational product. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Illinois, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.