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?
- AFacial treatments and extractions.
- BNon-chemical hair braiding.
- CChemical hair straightening services.
- DApplying artificial nail enhancements.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & 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.