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Florida
Licensing Authority: Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Licensure Application Requirements:
- ERES Barbering and Cosmetology Evaluation (Course by Course)
- Please indicate the state licensing board to which you are applying when submitting your barbering or cosmetology application.
- Verification Form
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.