Board of Cosmetology

Important Information (Hot Topics)

For New Cosmetology License by Exam Applicants

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is in the process of improving online applications for new licensees.  One of the first applications to go live with the improved online format is the Initial Cosmetology License by Exam.

Applicants will now have the ability to upload required documents, allowing them to fully complete and submit an application online.  This enhancement will ensure that applications and supporting documentation submitted online will remain together.  The online system will allow for faster processing times, thus getting our licensees to work more quickly.  Other features of the new online application system include:

• Secure user registration and login;
• Forgotten password retrieval;
• Pre-application eligibility questions;
• An application “save” function to allow applicants to come back to partially completed applications;
• An application summary e-mailed to the applicant following submission; and
• Ability to check application status.

At this time, the change will only affect the Initial Cosmetology License by Examination license type.  The department will notify affected parties when additional professions and license types are added to the new system. 

Effective March 2, 2010, when a continuing education course is submitted for consideration by the Board of Cosmetology, the provider must include a publication date for each of the reference and source materials used in the course.

Addresses Removed from Personal Licenses

As a matter of personal safety, the board recently removed addresses from all cosmetology and barber personal licenses.  Please remember that the requirement for the licenses to be laminated and posted at work stations is still in effect.

Important Information

All applications must include the applicant's social security number. Applicants must provide their social security number or the application will be considered deficient. A worker's identification number is not considered a social security number.

Footbath rule flyer - in Vietnamese

IMPORTANT UPDATE TO RULE 61G5-22.006, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE – FACIALS (INCLUDING SKIN CARE AND HAIR REMOVAL)

Important Board of Cosmetology Rule Update

The Board of Cosmetology recently amended the Display of Documents Rule. The amendment is provided below.

Please ensure that you are in compliance.

61G5-20.004 – Display of Documents.
By July 1, 2008, all holders of a cosmetology or specialty salon license shall display at each footbath a copy of the Consumer Protection Notice regarding footbaths, sanitation and safety. Copies of this notice (revised 10/15/2007, and incorporated herein by reference) may be obtained from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783 and the Customer Contact Center by calling 850.487.1395.

The notice is also available on the Cosmetology homepage, in the Information for Licensees section.

Important Notice Regarding False Discount Benefits Allegedly Offered by the Board of Cosmetology

Licensees have notified the department of telephone calls they received from a company claiming to offer benefits to cosmetologists as a part of their renewal fee paid to the department. The company offers to hand deliver the benefits package to the licensee’s home address. Neither the board nor the department is offering any such benefits; your renewal fees are paid only to renew your license. Please govern yourself accordingly should you receive such solicitation.

Important Board of Cosmetology Rule Updates!

The Board of Cosmetology recently amended several rules. A summary of these amendments is provided in the links below.

Rule 61G5-18.0055 - Supervised Cosmetology Practice Exception
Change effective 2/25/2007.

Rule 61G5-20.002(2) - Salon Requirements
(New requirements for Cosmetology salons for cleaning pedicure equipment and footbaths)
Change effective 2/25/2007.

Rule 61G5-20.004 - Display of Documents
(New requirement for lamination of license, recent photograph)
Change effective 12/6/2006, enforcement begins 7/1/2007.

Please ensure that you are in compliance.