1. a) The 250-hour cosmetology refresher course required under Section 1175.410, 1175.420 or 1175.430 shall include a minimum of 250 clock hours of training in the following categories, as defined in Section 1175.530:
2. 1) Basic Training;
3. 2) Practical Chemical Application/Hair Treatment;
4. 3) Hair Styling/Hair Dressing;
5. 4) Shop Management;
6. 5) Esthetics; and

7. 6) Nail Technology.

   1. b) The refresher course in subsection (a) shall include a minimum of 25 hours in basic training. The subjects covered in the remaining 225 hours may be determined at the discretion of the school and/or teacher, provided the refresher course includes training in each category listed in subsection (a). Instruction shall be a combination of classroom instruction and hands on (practical and technical) experience. However, instruction may include online hours in theory not to exceed 10% of the total hours.
   2. c) The 100-hour cosmetology refresher course set forth in Section 1175.410 shall be similar to the refresher course in subsection (a), except that the school and/or teacher shall have the discretion to structure the course to the individual needs of the student to better prepare the student for again taking the examination.

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