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Florida

Licensure Application Requirements:

Cosmetology Licenses:

  • Cosmetologist License: 1,200 hours of training at a Florida cosmetology school or its equivalent.
  • Nail Specialist Registration: 180 school hours.
  • Facial Specialist Registration: 220 school hours
  • Full Specialist Registration: 400 school hours (combining 180 nail hours and 220 facial hours).

Barbering Licenses:

  • Barber License: Applicants must complete at least 600 hours of training at a Florida barbering school or its equivalent and be deemed competent by a school official to sit for the barbering exam, or complete a minimum of 900 hours of training at a Florida barbering school or its equivalent.
  • Restricted Barber License: 600 educational hours of training.

Important Notice:

State Board or Licensing Authority may change their requirements at any time. We always strive to keep our information updated but consult the respective Department for confirmation is strongly recommended.