Cosmetologist
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
F.S. 477. A “cosmetologist” means a person who is licensed to engage in the practice of cosmetology which includes the mechanical or chemical treatment of the head, face, and scalp for aesthetic rather than medical purposes, including, but not limited to, hair shampooing, hair cutting, hair arranging, hair coloring, permanent waving, hair relaxing, hair removing, pedicuring, and manicuring, for compensation.
What this record tells you
Florida reports the Cosmetologist with a status of "Active" and a licence type of "Stand-alone license".
The issuing body named in the record is Division of Professions.
The state report lists: third-party exam required; degree required; continuing education required; no mention of certification; experience; no criminal record requirements; fees are reduced and a temporary license available in the interim.
The record was last updated before 2022, so confirm the details with the board.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
- Military and veterans
- Fees are reduced and a temporary license available in the interim
Issuing body
- Department
- FL Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division
- Division of Professions
- Address
- 1940 N. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Phone
- (850) 487-1395
- Agency website
- www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/
- Last updated
- February 25, 2020
Occupations (O*NET)
- Barber 39-5012.00
Source and verification
This record is Florida's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Division of Professions — see the issuing body section above.
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