Florida Cosmetology Licensing ExamFlorida Law and RulesMedium

A Florida cosmetologist holds a specialty license for hair braiding. Which of the following services is this cosmetologist legally permitted to perform under their specialty license?

  1. AFacial treatments and extractions.
  2. BNon-chemical hair braiding.
  3. CChemical hair straightening services.
  4. DApplying artificial nail enhancements.
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B. Non-chemical hair braiding.

A specialty license for hair braiding specifically authorizes the licensee to perform natural hair care services, which include non-chemical hair braiding, twisting, and locking, without the use of chemicals.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Facial treatments and extractions require a facial specialist license.
  • C. Chemical hair straightening requires a full cosmetology license.
  • D. Applying artificial nail enhancements requires a nail specialist license.

Hair Braiding Specialty License (FL)

A Florida hair braiding specialty license permits a licensee to perform natural hair care services, specifically those involving braiding, twisting, and locking of hair without the use of chemicals.

  • Limited to non-chemical natural hair care.
  • Does not include chemical services or other specialties.
  • Requires separate licensure from full cosmetology.

Memory trick: Specialties are like focused lenses, not wide-angle views.

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