Initial licensing path
Evidence reviewedComplete 220 hours in a Florida facial-specialty program, then submit the facial-specialty registration application with the applicable fees. DBPR issues the registration after approving the application.
Florida · Esthetician
Florida Esthetician License Requirements
Provenance
Official sources
- https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/cosmetology/Retrieved 2026-09-03
- https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/cosmetology/faqs/Retrieved 2026-09-03
Official-source reference
Licensing requirements
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Education and training
Evidence reviewedEnroll in a facial-specialty program at a Florida school of cosmetology and complete at least 220 hours of education.
Exams
Evidence reviewedFor facial-specialist registration, the Board's stated path requires 220 education hours and a completed application; after approval, the registration is issued. The reviewed path does not name a separate examination step.
Application fee
Evidence reviewedSubmit the completed facial-specialist registration application with the applicable fees. The reviewed Board FAQ does not state a dollar amount.
Background check
Evidence reviewedDBPR reviews criminal history for cosmetology or specialty-license applicants case by case, and an application may require Board review; the Board says such applications cannot be pre-approved.
Endorsement or reciprocity
Evidence reviewedRegistration by endorsement is available to a facial specialist with a current, active registration or license from another state whose requirements are equal to or greater than Florida's. Apprenticeship licenses are ineligible, and foreign facial-specialist registrations are not eligible for endorsement.
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