Cosmetology in Florida

FL DBPR — Board of Cosmetology

Florida licenses cosmetologists through the DBPR Board of Cosmetology, with the exam administered by Pearson VUE. Unlike a Florida NAIL specialist (who takes no state exam), a full cosmetologist must pass two computer-based written exams — a Written Theory exam (65 items) and a Written Clinical exam (65 items), 1.5 hours each. Per the Florida DBPR, the exams are available in English and Spanish at no additional cost. You need 1,200 hours of cosmetology training. Our multilingual practice questions are a study aid to help you learn the content.

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Practice questions (this site): 600
Testing agency: Pearson VUE
Real written-test languages: English · Spanish
To pass: Two written exams — Theory (65 items) + Clinical (65 items), 1.5 hours each; official passing % not stated in the CIB
Fee: To confirm
Training hours: 1,200 hours (cosmetology)
Exam structure: Written Theory exam + Written Clinical exam (both computer-based)

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🗓️ Last updated: 2026-07-03

📄 Based on: FL DBPR Cosmetology Licensure Examinations CIB (Pearson VUE) + myfloridalicense DBPR FAQ, checked 2026-07-03

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Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooer duties overlap licensed cosmetology hair/scalp services; cosmetology is a related licensed next path. Shampooer work is not claimed to satisfy training hours or state eligibility.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooer duties overlap licensed cosmetology hair/scalp services; cosmetology is a related licensed next path. Shampooer work is not claimed to satisfy training hours or state eligibility.

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Reviewed 2026-08-17

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