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This article is intended to give some basic information on nail technician schools in Florida. It initially looks at the potential for personal care services, the licensing requirements for barbers in the state and finally gives the list of approved nail technician schools.

The southeastern state of Florida is home to 18.80 million people as per Census 2010 figures. Florida is famous for its horticulture and tourism. It produces the bulk of the country’s citrus fruits and is the second largest producer of vegetables behind California. It is home to Disney Land and Everglades National Park both of which are major tourist attractions. With thriving aerospace and electronics industries to boot, Florida is indeed one of the more prosperous states in the United States. The state has a flourishing beauty industry as well symbolized by the vast network of modern salons and spas. Supporting their manpower requirements is a wide network of schools offering training in cosmetology, nail technology and related subjects.

To become a nail technician in Florida state, you have to obtain a license from the Florida Board of Cosmetology. The number off school hours required to apply for a license is 240. Applicants have to pass an examination conducted by the Board that assesses their theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Those who hold valid nail technician licenses from other states are exempt from appearing for the exam if the requirements in the respective states are more stringent than or at least on par with those of Florida.Nail Technician Licensing in Florida

The Florida nail technician license is issued for a period of two years and for renewal the applicant should have done 16 hours of continuing education in the two years previous to applying. More information can be had from:

Florida Board of Cosmetology

http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/cosmo/cos_index.shtml

1940 N. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0790

Nail Technician Training

While selecting a school for studying nail technology, the students have to keep the following factors in mind.

• Ensure that the training program is approved by the Board. If the program is approved, a successful completion makes you eligible for applying for a nail technician license.
• Placement history of the school. Find out if the school offers placement support and if so, what percentage of successful graduates get placed annually. Talk to students, present and past to ascertain this. As much as it is important for you to get a job after the training, a good placement record is an indicator of the quality of education provided by the school.
• Find out about the program costs. Private schools charge higher fees than not-for-profit and government institutions. You must ensure that it fits your budget. Some schools are eligible for student financial assistance. You may want to check about this as well.

Schools offering nail technician programs in Florida

As previously mentioned, there are several schools offering nail technician programs in Florida. While some of these are exclusively dedicated to nail technology education, the others offer other programs like cosmetology, spa therapy, esthetics etc. too.  To locate a school near you, you can use the search box on this page. For your quick reference, given below are the important schools offering nail technician programs in Florida.

1. Boca Beauty Academy, Boca Raton

2. Palm Beach Nail School, West Palm Beach

3. Artistic School of Nail & Cosmetology, Orlando

4. Beauty Schools of America, Four Campuses – Hialeah, Miami, North Miami Beach & Homestead

5. International Academy, South Daytona

6. Career Training Institute, Orlando

7. Florida Technical College, Kissimmee

8. Sunstate Academy, Clearwater

9. Manhattan Hairstyling Academy, Seminole/Brandon/Tampa North/Tampa South

10. Artistic Nails And Beauty Academy, Brandon/ Tampa Area

11. American Institute of Beauty Inc., Clearwater/Largo

12. The Salon Professional Academy, North Fort Myers

13. Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers, Miami Beach/Hollywood

14. Fortis Institute, Jacksonville

15. Artistic Nails & Beauty Academy, Lakeland

16. American Academy of Cosmetology, Orange Park

17. Academy of Palm Beach, Palm Beach/Lake Worth

18. Loraine’s Academy, St. Petersberg

To sum up, Florida has a vibrant beauty services industry supported in its manpower requirements by a network of schools offering training in beauty subjects like cosmetology and nail technology. There are several schools offering nail technician training in the state, many of them with multiple campuses. The above list gives approved nail technician schools in Florida. Students wishing to do a cosmetology program in Florida should identify schools near them, compare them on parameters like quality, costs, placement support etc. and choose the school that best fits them.