Florida Cosmetologist License Renewal Information
All cosmetologists in the state of Florida are required to complete continuing education credits before the expiration of their renewal cycle as part of the Florida cosmetology renewal requirements. This education must contain the following instruction:
| License Types | Continuing Education Requirements | Fee | Expiration Date |
| Cosmetology Salon | N/A | $45.00 | 11/30/EVEN Year |
| Cosmetologist | 10 hours of CE – minimum of 1 hour HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half (.5) hour OSHA, one-half (.5) hour workers’ compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, one (1) hours of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, 1 hour of any subject related to the practice of cosmetology. | $45.00 | Group 1: 10/31/ODD Year Group 2: 10/31/EVEN Year |
| Nail Specialist | 10 hours of CE – minimum of 1 hour HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half (.5) hour OSHA, one-half (.5) hour workers’ compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, one (1) hours of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, 1 hour of any subject related to the practice of cosmetology. | $45.00 | Group 1: 10/31/ODD Year Group 2: 10/31/EVEN Year |
| Facial Specialist | 10 hours of CE – minimum of 1 hour HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half (.5) hour OSHA, one-half (.5) hour workers’ compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, one (1) hours of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, 1 hour of any subject related to the practice of cosmetology. | $45.00 | Group 1: 10/31/ODD Year Group 2: 10/31/EVEN Year |
| Full Specialist | 10 hours of CE – minimum of 1 hour HIV/AIDS, 3 hours of sanitation and sterilization, one-half (.5) hour OSHA, one-half (.5) hour workers’ compensation, 2 hours of laws and rules, one (1) hours of chemical makeup, 1 hour of environmental issues, 1 hour of any subject related to the practice of cosmetology. | $45.00 | Group 1: 10/31/ODD Year Group 2: 10/31/EVEN Year |