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Cosmetology Programs in Florida

BeautySchools.com wants to help you become a cosmetologist in the Sunshine State! We can’t think of a sunnier career that making others look and feel their best – on the outside and inside.

Cosmetologists perform a number of job functions, depending on the path they take. Whether you want to work with hair, nails, or skin, earning your cosmetology education can be the foundation for your success.

We help students from all over the nation find and compare programs and find the information they need to make the best decision. Now, you have the same opportunity to learn what options are available in your area. Good luck on your journey to a more beautiful career! Be sure to contact several schools to be sure you weigh your options carefully.

Find Cosmetology Programs in Florida

Largo, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training
St Petersburg, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Barbering
Lakeland, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Tampa, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Fort Myers, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy
Biscayne Park, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Boca Beauty Academy – Accredited
Boca Raton, FL
Cosmetology / Hair Design / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Make-Up Artist Training / Electrology / Barbering
Boca Beauty Academy – Accredited
Parkland, FL
Cosmetology / Hair Design / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Make-Up Artist Training / Electrology / Barbering
Hialeah, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training / Massage Therapy / Nail Technology
Miami, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training / Massage Therapy / Nail Technology
Daytona College – Accredited
Ormond Beach, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Daytona Beach, FL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Lakeland, FL
Cosmetology
Tampa, FL
Cosmetology
West Palm Beach, FL
Cosmetology
Florida Academy – Accredited
Fort Myers, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy / Nail Technology
Plantation, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Casselberry, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Electrology / Barbering
Hollywood, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Electrology / Barbering
Margate, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Electrology / Barbering
West Palm Beach, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Electrology / Barbering
Ocala, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Pompano Beach, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Kissimmee, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering
West Palm Beach, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Boynton Beach, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training / Nail Technology
Tampa, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Valrico, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering

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St. Petersburg, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Kissimmee, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy / Nail Technology
Melbourne, FL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Merritt Island, FL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Bonita Springs, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Barbering
Orlando, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Barbering
Orange Park, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Miami, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training / Nail Technology
Orlando, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
Hollywood, FL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Permanent Make-Up / Electrology
Winter Park, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training / Massage Therapy
Tallahassee, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy
Clearwater, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy
Jacksonville, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Barbering
Vero Beach, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Brooksville, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Port Richey, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Kissimmee, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Barbering
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cosmetology
Cape Coral, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
Charlotte, FL
Cosmetology
Vero Beach, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
Marianna, FL
Cosmetology
Cozmo Beauty School – Accredited
Bonita Springs, FL
Cosmetology
Lake Worth, FL
Cosmetology
Cocoa, FL
Cosmetology
Orlando, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Electrology / Barbering
Miami Beach, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
Panama City, FL
Cosmetology
Pompano Beach, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Barbering
Defuniak Springs, FL
Cosmetology
Tampa, FL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy / Hair Braiding / Barbering
Sarasota, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Jacksonville, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
Saint Augustine, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Palm Coast, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Orlando, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Oakland Park, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Barbering
Longwood, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Lake City, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Tampa, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering
Chipley, FL
Cosmetology
Jacksonville, FL
Cosmetology
Pembroke Pines, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering
Plant City, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Fort Myers, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
Fort Pierce, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Orange Park, FL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Pensacola, FL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
New Port Richey, FL
Cosmetology
Hialeah, FL
Cosmetology / Hair Design / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering
Pensacola, FL
Cosmetology
Miami, FL
Cosmetology
Longwood, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Orlando, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Immokalee, FL
Cosmetology
Fort Pierce, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
South Daytona, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Make-Up Artist Training / Barbering
Margate, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Jacksonville, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Pembroke Pines, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Jacksonville, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Barbering
Lakeland, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
Hialeah, FL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Make-Up Artist Training / Barbering
Eustis, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Greenacres, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Tallahassee, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
St Petersburg, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Naples, FL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Miami, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Bradenton, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Meridian College – Accredited
Sarasota, FL
Cosmetology
Miami Lakes, FL
Cosmetology
Kissimmee, FL
Cosmetology / Make-Up Artist Training
Miami, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
Miami, FL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Tallahassee, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Nouvelle Institute – Accredited
Hialeah, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Nouvelle Institute – Accredited
Miami, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Cosmetology
Winter Garden, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Kissimmee, FL
Cosmetology
St. Cloud, FL
Cosmetology
Lake Worth, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
Jacksonville, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Electrology
Plantation, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology
Fort Myers, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology
Jacksonville, FL
Cosmetology
Kendall, FL
Cosmetology
Orlando, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology
Tampa, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology
Pensacola, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Clearwater, FL
Cosmetology
Saint Petersburg, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Port St. Lucie, FL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Hallandale Beach, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Orlando, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Winter Haven, FL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Live Oak, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Miami, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Rockledge, FL
Cosmetology / Barbering
Jacksonville, FL
Cosmetology / Hair Design
Lake Wales, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Barbering
Jacksonville, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology
Hollywood, FL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Avon Park, FL
Cosmetology
Gainesville, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Tampa, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training / Barbering
Sarasota, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Brooksville, FL
Cosmetology
The Villages, FL
Cosmetology
West Palm Beach, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Miami, FL
Cosmetology
Delray Beach, FL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Fort Myers, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Melbourne, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy
Panama City, FL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Jacksonville, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training
West Palm Beach, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Barbering
Lakeland, FL
Cosmetology
Trend Setters – Accredited
Jacksonville, FL
Barbering / Cosmetology
Sebring, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Barbering
Tampa, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Barbering
Inverness, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Tallahassee, FL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Orlando, FL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Barbering
School Accreditation

You must attend a school that is approved by your state to provide training in the discipline you want to practice. Check with the school and the state board to be sure that your program of study will prepare you for any applicable state licensure.

Working as a cosmetologist…

As a cosmetologist, you will likely perform essential personal services such as washing and styling hair, applying makeup, massage therapy, and providing skin and nail treatments. Cosmetologists may learn and perform a range of beauty services, such as hair and makeup for special events, film and television, or photography sessions. Some open their own salons, in their homes or in retail spaces. It’s truly a flexible career that you can mold to fit your ambitions, personality and creative style.  You may want to specialize in one or two kinds of personal services, or rent a chair at an upscale salon.

However, to increase your chances for success, you should find the right program to train, and become certified and licensed to work with clients. Use the link below to find and request information from a school if you are not yet licensed.

According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, Florida is one of the top five states for employment of cosmetologists!

If you are fortunate to live in the state of Florida, consider the benefits of a cosmetology career can provide to someone in your situation. Think of all the ways you could take advantage of your new skills in your community. When speaking with schools in your area, be sure to ask which employers they have relationships with, and if they have post-graduation help in finding positions for graduates. This can also tell you a lot about a school’s reputation in the area, and the quality of education you may receive. That’s why we always recommend contacting 2-3 schools just to get a good idea of which program will best meet your goals.

Learn the requirements for working as a professional in Florida, then contact our featured schools to get started!

Cosmetologist Licensing in Florida

The Florida State Board of Cosmetology has license requirements for cosmetologists. There is a cosmetology license requirement of 1200 hours of instruction, exam, and license fee. In addition, there are special license registrations required for manicurists, those who apply facials, hair braiding, and other services. Licensure is by exam and endorsement, and annual license fees range from $30 to $55. License requirements may be met in 12 to 18 months in many programs. A two-year degree such as an Associate in Applied Science in cosmetology takes a little longer but provides students with more in-depth cosmetology training.

Cosmetologist Pay and Job Outlook in Florida

The average median salary in Florida as of May 2012 was $25,750, with the highest concentrations of cosmetologist jobs in Jacksonville, Orlando, Fort Meyers and Sarasota. The job outlook for cosmetologists is expected to grow 14 percent between 2010 and 2020, with good job prospects. Many cosmetologists work part time, with some evening and weekend hours, but some cosmetologists do have daytime hours during the week as well.

Some more entrepreneurial cosmetologists may be self-employed or advance to salon management or ownership, which can take more of the business side of a career into consideration. Similar occupations include estheticians, manicurists and pedicurists, and skincare specialists.

A career as a cosmetologist can mean a fast-track career path with a technical or vocational training program or an in-depth immersion in cosmetology with a degree program. Those considering careers in cosmetology should be creative, customer service oriented, have good listening skills, and be able to work well with clients and salon staff. Training in cosmetology prepares students for a wide range of career paths, as diverse as manicurist, hair stylist, makeup artist and skin care specialist. If interested in learning more about those programs, be sure to check out our programs page for more information, where we profile each program that is under the cosmetology umbrella.