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Florida Health & Safety Rules

The Florida Board of Cosmetology enforces sanitation and infection-control standards to protect the public. These rules apply the same universal principles you learned nationally, framed as Florida's enforceable requirements for implements, single-use items, blood exposure, and the work station.

Disinfecting Implements

Clean all reusable implements of hair and debris before disinfecting them.

Disinfect hard, non-porous tools with an EPA-registered disinfectant used at the correct dilution and full contact time.

Immerse combs, shears, and clips fully; disinfect clippers with an approved spray or wipe, not immersion.

Store disinfected tools clean and dry in a covered container, separate from soiled implements.

Single-Use Items & Station Sanitation

Discard porous single-use items (emery boards, wooden sticks, neck strips) after one client.

Use freshly laundered towels and linens for each client.

Dispense powders, creams, and lotions with a clean spatula or shaker, never with fingers.

Keep work surfaces, chairs, and shampoo bowls clean and disinfected between clients.

Blood Exposure & Universal Precautions

Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.

If a cut occurs, stop, put on single-use gloves, and control the bleeding.

Clean then disinfect any blood-contaminated surfaces and implements; discard contaminated single-use items.

Place used razor blades and other sharps in a proper sharps container.

State-specific details

State exam facts

State regulator: Florida Board of Cosmetology (DBPR)
Exam vendor: Pearson VUE
Prelicensing education: 1,200 hours (schools may certify students to sit at 1,000 hours) plus a 4-hour HIV/AIDS course
Passing score: 75

How many training hours does Florida require for a cosmetology license?

Florida requires 1,200 hours; schools may certify students to sit for the exam at 1,000 hours, and passing satisfies the 1,200-hour requirement. A 4-hour HIV/AIDS course is also required.

Who licenses cosmetologists in Florida?

The Florida Board of Cosmetology, within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), licenses cosmetologists under Chapter 477, Florida Statutes. Exams are delivered by Pearson VUE.

Does Florida still require a practical exam?

No. Florida uses two written exams — a Written Theory exam and a Written Clinical exam — with no hands-on practical. A score of 75% is required on each.

Sources: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/cosmetology/faqs/, https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/servop/testing/documents/cos_cib.pdf

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