1. 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. 1) Basic Training – 50 hours including the Act and this Part and sanitary standards;
2. 2) Practical Chemical Application/Hair Treatment – 170 hours;
3. 3) Hair Styling/Hair Dressing – 160 hours;
4. 4) Shop Management – 65 hours;
5. 5) Esthetics – 30 hours;
6. 6) Nail Technology – 25 hours.
7. b) The school may include an internship as part of this course.

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