Florida Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

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Licenses Available: Cosmetologist, Barber, Electrologist, Hair Braider/Wrapper

Required Hours:
Cosmetologist: 1200 hours
Barber: 1200 hours
Electrologist: 320 Hours
Hair Braider: 2-day (16-hour) course
Hair Wrapper: 1-day (6-hour) course
Specialist License (Manicure, Pedicure, Facial, Skin Care, Hair Removal, etc): See Web Site

Minimum Requirements: All applicants for licensure must be at least 16 years of age or have received a high school diploma

Reciprocity: Granted only to those individuals that hold an active valid license in another state for a minimum of one year. All others must contact the department listed below.

Further Info:
Florida Board of Cosmetology
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Northwood Centre
1940 N. Monroe
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790
Tel: (850)488-5702
Fax: (850)922-6959