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Nail Licensing in Florida

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Official-Source Quick Reference · Research reviewed October 24, 2026

Nail Specialist Registration (COSMO 1)

Đăng ký Nail Specialist (COSMO 1)

School or Training Path

The initial Florida-education route requires a minimum of 180 hours in an approved nail specialty program.

Lộ trình đăng ký ban đầu dựa trên đào tạo tại Florida yêu cầu ít nhất 180 giờ trong chương trình Nail Specialist được chấp thuận.

Examination or Registration

The Florida cosmetology examination is not required for this Nail Specialist registration route.

Diện đăng ký Nail Specialist này không phải thi kỳ thi Cosmetology của Florida.

Other Important Conditions

Applicants must be at least 16 or have a high-school diploma, and provide an applicable initial HIV/AIDS course certificate of at least four hours. Other application routes differ.

Người đăng ký phải từ 16 tuổi hoặc có bằng trung học, và cung cấp chứng nhận khóa HIV/AIDS ban đầu tối thiểu bốn giờ theo yêu cầu. Các diện đăng ký khác có thể khác.

Official Government Sources

These source-checked quick facts cover the named credential and standard pathway only. They are not a complete legal guide. Transfer, apprenticeship, renewal and individual eligibility can differ. Confirm the latest requirements directly with the regulator.

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What This Quick Reference Does Not Cover

The official-source summary above covers only Nail Specialist Registration (COSMO 1) and its identified standard pathway in Florida. It is not a complete approved state licensing guide. Transfers, alternate training routes, fees, renewals, required documents and individual circumstances must still be checked with the licensing authority.

The full state research record remains unpublished. Do not rely on the quick reference alone to establish eligibility or apply.

Study While This Guide Is Being Reviewed

You can study nail technology and general salon safety without assuming that the rules are identical across states.

State-Specific Learning & Practice

There are no published state-specific practice sets for Florida yet. This does not mean the state requires a licensing exam. Explore general practice exams →