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Cosmetology

Career and Technical Education Program

Upon successful completion, this program enables students to sit for the State Cosmetology licensing exam.

General Requirements for Cosmetology License:

a. Applicant must be at least 16 years of age or have received a high school diploma.

b. Applicant must possess a Social Security number to apply.

c. Applicant must:

i. Complete at least 1,000 hours of training at a Florida cosmetology school and be determined competent by a school official to sit for the cosmetology exam, OR

ii. Complete a minimum of 1,200 hours of training at a Florida cosmetology school.

d. Applicant must submit a course completion certificate from a board-approved Initial HIV/AIDS course provider with their application. Applicants who completed their education at a Florida school should submit a board-approved Initial HIV/AIDS course completion certificate from their school. The board-approved Initial HIV/AIDS course must have been completed within two years prior to submitting an application, and the course must be at least 4 hours long. Refer to the list of board-approved Initial HIV/AIDS Courses.

e. Applicant must pass both portions of the cosmetology examination within a two-year period from the date of the first attempt of either portion of the examination. If both portions of the examination are not passed within a two-year period, applicant is required to pass both portions of the examination again. If applicant fails either portion of the examination on the first attempt, applicant can submit a reexamination application without any additional signatures from the cosmetology school. Remedial hours may be required with verification by the cosmetology school.

Cosmetology Specialist – Facials

Career and Technical Education Program

Upon successful completion, this program enables students to apply for the State of Florida Nail Specialist registration.

General Requirements for Nail Specialist Registration:

a. Applicant must be at least 16 years of age or hold a high school diploma.

b. Applicant must possess a Social Security number to apply.

c. Applicant must complete an approved Nail Specialty program through a licensed Florida cosmetology school.

d. Applicant must submit a course completion certificate from a board-approved Initial HIV/AIDS course provider. This course must be at least 4 hours long and completed within two years of application.

e. Applicant must submit the Nail Specialist application and pay the required fee through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

For more information, please contact us at Cosmetology@irsc.edu.

Career and Technical Education Program

Upon successful completion, this program enables students to apply for Florida registration as a Nail Specialist.

Nail Specialists provide manicure, pedicure, and nail extension services in salons, spas, and other beauty and wellness settings. Students will build a strong foundation in both technique and professionalism as they prepare to enter the field.

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