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How to Get a Waxing License: Everything You Need to Know

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If you’re interested in starting a career in the beauty or cosmetology industry, waxing may be the perfect option for you. Waxing is a popular hair removal treatment that is growing in demand. In order to offer waxing services, you will need to obtain an appropriate professional license from the Florida Board of Cosmetology. Spoiler alert – it isn’t a “waxing license”.

In this article, we’ll discuss the educational requirements and procedures involved in obtaining a license to perform waxing services, so you can get started on your career as a professional waxing specialist.

What type of license do I need to perform waxing services in Florida?

There are actually three licenses from the Florida cosmetology board that can allow you to perform waxing services: the facial specialist license, the full specialist license, and the cosmetology license. Let’s review each license type to see which one is right for you.

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Can You Get HIV from Salon, Cosmetology, Nail, or Barber Services?

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You may have heard that you can get HIV from salon, cosmetology, nail, or barber services. But is this actually true? Can you really contract HIV from getting your hair done or getting a pedicure? In this blog post, we will explore the possibility of contracting HIV from these services and answer the question once and for all: can you get HIV from salon, cosmetology, nail, or barber services?

Today, we are going to answer those questions and talk about how to keep yourself safe in and out of the salon.

More than anything, I hope this article calms any anxiety you have and educates you about HIV. There is so much stigma surrounding this virus, and education is how we can fight misinformation and outdated ideas.
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Brow Services at the Brow Bar: Everything You Need to Know

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Looking to get your brows done? Wondering what services are offered at a brow bar and which one is right for you?

A brow bar can offer a range of services, from threading and tweezing to waxing and tinting. In this article, we will discuss the different types of brow services that are typically offered at a brow bar. We will also talk about the benefits of each service and how to choose the right one for you.

If you are thinking of opening up your own brow bar, this article will also answer some questions you may have about training and starting your own brow business.
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Opening Your Own Florida Mobile Salon in 5 Steps

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So, you want to open your own mobile salon? Imagine driving up to your client’s hours in your uniquely-you mobile salon vehicle. Your client walks out of their office, home, and into your mobile salon where they are transported into another world where you make all of their hair, nail, or skincare dreams come true.

Whether you’re a seasoned cosmetologist, nail, facial, or full specialist – or just starting out a mobile salon is a growing trend that can help you start your own business without the initial cost of buying and renovating a building.

Let’s review some of the benefits of a mobile business before we begin.

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Help! I Am an Out-Of-Country Cosmetologist Moving to Florida

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If you are a cosmetologist in another country moving to Florida, you are probably excited about the warm weather and endless opportunities that draw people to the Sunshine State. But, you probably are not excited about the stress and paperwork of getting or “transferring” an out-of-country cosmetology license to Florida. That is why I am here today – to help you with this international move.

If you are moving to Florida but licensed in another U.S state, this isn’t your article, but you can get yours here – How to Transfer a Cosmetology License to Florida.

Today, I am going to help you get started with the process and answer the questions you’re probably having about getting licensed as a cosmetologist, nail specialist (esthetician), or nail specialist (nail technician).

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Can You Have Cosmetology Licenses in Multiple States?

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I have a cosmetology license in (insert state), but I am considering moving to (insert different state). I really do not want to give up my other license. What happens to my old license? Can I have two cosmetology (nail or facial) licenses?

Of course, you can! Trust me.

I have had multiple professional licenses in multiple states for many years. I have helped thousands of applicants get licensed in the massage and cosmetology fields in a second state. And I have written many articles on license reciprocity, or the lack thereof, in the health and beauty fields. Here are some questions you probably have as you prepare to move or get licensed in another state.

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