License Types

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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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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As you look through possible careers in the Florida health and beauty industry, or search for the license of a Florida beauty professional, you may see a unique term, a “full specialist” on cosmetology school and salon websites. What is exactly is a full specialist?

A nail specialist and a facial specialist are both pretty self-explanatory. In Florida, nail techs are registered by the state as “nail specialists”. A nail specialist is someone who does manicures and pedicures. And what most other states call estheticians, are registered by the Board of Cosmetology in Florida as facial specialists. A facial specialist is someone who is licensed to perform skincare services, such as facials and makeup.

The Board of Cosmetology also registers Full Specialists. This is someone who is trained and registered to offer the services of both a nail and facial specialist. They can do manicures, pedicures, facials, and many other skincare services. If you have more questions about this career, including renewal courses and licensing questions for out of state estheticians and nail techs, I promise to cover all of that below. [Read more…] about Full Specialist FAQ: Career, Licensing, and Renewal Tips

If you are a Florida cosmetologist (hair stylist), facial specialist (esthetician), nail specialist (nail technician), or full specialist and want to offer microblading or permanent cosmetics in your salon, you need to venture outside the Cosmetology board’s jurisdiction. If you are not licensed under the cosmetology board and still want to learn more about microblading, no problem. This information is for anyone wanting to learn more about microblading in the Sunshine State.

In Florida, microblading and permanent cosmetics are considered a form of tattooing. And tattooing in Florida requires a tattoo artist license issued by the Department of Health. Not only that, tattooing must take place within a licensed tattoo establishment -much like hair, skin, and nail services must occur in a licensed salon.

Now that we have established that you need a tattoo artist license, and possibly a tattoo establishment license, we should cover the applicant requirements. Applicants for a tattoo license must be at least 18 years old. That is it. Next, let’s cover the steps to get licensed in Florida.
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There were many changes this past week for the cosmetology profession in Florida, including the deregulation of three registrations. Governor DeSantis signed the Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act. The goal is to reduce barriers to work in Florida.

The Act includes many changes under the DBPR, including deregulation of some registrations, removal of hurdles for licensing for out-of-state cosmetology professionals, salon changes, and a reduction of hours for obtaining a license for specialists. All of the changes look like they took effect on July 1st. Let’s review some of them.
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There are very few things people like more than a really good pedicure.

Because that pedicure is followed with a pair of flip flops and getting that perfect picture of their toes in the sand. You know the ones that I am talking about. Legs stretched out while sitting on the beach or by the pool by someone on vacation while we are all at work.

Nail specialists make that Instagram or Facebook post happen.

In order to provide those jealousy-invoking services, you need a nail specialist license in Florida. Whether you are already licensed as a nail tech in another state and moving to Florida, or just thinking about finding a nail specialist program, let’s get started on answering some common questions.

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