Florida State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Contact Information:
Florida Board of Cosmetology
http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/cosmo/cos_index.shtml
1940 N. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0790
Phone: (850) 487-1395
Fax: (850) 488-1830

License Type Required:
Nail Specialist

School Hours Required:
240

Home Salons Legal? Yes

Mobile Salons Legal? Yes

Reciprocity/Licensure By Endorsement:
Will endorse another state’s license if requirements are more stringent than, or equal to Florida’s.

Examination Languages:
English and Spanish

Licensing/Ownership Restrictions:
N/A

CEU Required? Yes
Number Of Hours: 16 hours per renewal period
License Renewal: Every 2 years

Is Skin Cutting Allowed? n/a

Additional Information:
MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.