LICENSING GUIDE
Florida
— Facial Specialist
Florida uses the title Facial Specialist registration. The statutory specialty includes facials—massaging or treating the face or scalp with oils, creams, lotions, or other preparations—and defined skin-care services. Renewal generally requires 10 hours of Board-approved continuing education.
Renewal Period:
24 months
Last Verified:
September 17, 2026
PATHWAYS TO LICENSURE
School Pathway
Training Hours:
220
Complete a Board-approved 220-hour facial specialist program. Applicants must be at least 16 years old or hold a high school diploma and must complete the required initial Board-approved HIV/AIDS course. Florida registers this specialty without a separate state licensing examination.
SOURCES & VERIFICATION
License Sources
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Florida Legislature
No treatment scope rules have been published for this license type yet.