Being a Beauty Professional Is About More Than the Latest Trends and Techniques

You Have Legal Obligations

  • What are the requirements to maintain your cosmetology license?

  • What must you do if you want to open your own salon?

  • When do you have to complete additional training?

  • When are temporary cosmetology permits issued?

  • What safety procedures should you follow when using disinfectants?

Why Take This Course?

  • It is REQUIRED for License Renewal!

    You must complete this course in order to renew your Florida license, according to the Florida State and Federal Law and Rules .

  • Know the Requirements

    Learn what you must do if you want to operate your own salon or cosmetology school or earn a new license in the field of Cosmetology.

  • Safety and Sanitation

    Know what you need to do to keep your salon safe for clients, co-workers and yourself so you can spend time doing what you love, not dealing with problems.

You Must Complete This Course
To Renew Your License

2 CE Hours
NO TEST!
NO WAITING
For Certificate!

Curriculum

  • 1
    Florida State and Federal Law and Rules
    • How To Navigate
    • Overview of Florida State and Federal Law and Rules
    • Lesson 1
    • Lesson 2
    • Lesson 3
    • Lesson 4
    • Lesson 5
    • Lesson 6
    • Join Awaken Your Beautiful Social Media to see Makeovers and share ideas, experiences and sample formulas!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is AwakenYourBeautiful.com?

    Awaken Your Beautiful is an online cosmetology continuing education service offered by a state-approved provider delivering state board-approved continuing education credit to Florida licensees. Working with beauty professionals--cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians--is our only business!

  • What makes AwakenYourBeautiful.com unique?

    Our partnership with Birds Be Free Foundation, dedicated to helping women in recovery from substance abuse and domestic violence, adds a unique aspect to many of our courses, like the color courses.
    Women in recovery receive a free makeover by qualified professionals so they can see the positive physical effects of the healing process within. This, plus interesting subjects developed by experienced professionals, Before & After makeovers, step-by-step techniques and sample formulas to try, make AwakenYourBeautiful.com an exciting, informative and supportive place to be... where we are committed to Creating Beauty, Change and Success.

  • Is this course state-approved by a state-approved provider?

    Yes! The Florida Department of Business and Regulation Board of Cosmetology has approved this course for 2 of the continuing education credits you need to renew your Florida license.

    The Board of Cosmetology has named Awaken Your Beautiful an approved continuing education provider #0007714 for a variety of courses offered both online and in live group study presentations with more topics becoming available all the time.

    Awaken Your Beautiful reports the record of the credit you earn directly to the state officials.

  • Will this course help me fulfill the continuing education requirements to renew my license?

    Yes, this is a required course based on the regulations and rules that govern the Florida Board of Cosmetology. In addition to this course, you must complete six other required courses and four additional credit hours related to the practice of cosmetology.

  • Will there be a test?

    No, the state does not require a test.

  • How long will it take for me to complete this course? Do I have to take it all at once?

    You need to spend approximately two hours on this course to receive two credit hours of continuing education toward your license renewal requirement…HOWEVER the course is divided into lessons so you do not have to complete the course in one session here in the Learning Center. For example, you can complete two lessons and then come back tomorrow to complete some or all of the remaining lessons.

  • Can I take this course anywhere?

    YES! All you need is a device like a computer, smartphone or tablet along with internet access to take one of our courses.

  • Will I get a Certificate of Completion?

    Yes, when you complete the course, you will be able to download and print your Certificate of Completion immediately. This is one of the documents you'll need to renew your license.

Meet Your Instructor

  • Lucinda Crowe-Layne

    Vice President of Education
    Awaken Your Beautiful

    Lucinda Crowe-Layne

    Lucinda has been a licensed cosmetologist for over 30 years and a licensed instructor for 20 years. She owned her own salon, As the Crowe Flies, for more than 20 years and sold it to a wonderful creative and experienced cosmetologist who is thrilling her former clients with great styles and service while building the business.

    Then she began her career as an educator as Aveda Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana. Her goal is to bring real life experiences to new stylists entering the profession she passionately loves.

    Six years ago, she founded Birds Be Free Foundation to help women in recovery from substance abuse and domestic violence. Part of that work is to give women free makeovers so they can see in the mirror the beautiful changes they are working hard to make inside.

    After traveling the country for six years teaching and doing platform work for Clairol Professional, she continues holding classes for Awaken Your Beautiful where she is Vice President for Education.

    WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT LUCINDA!

    "Lucinda, it has been great getting to know you and hear you speak. Your passion really shines through in the messages you share. Keep up the amazing work!"
    --Robert Stuberg, Author, Coach, Speaker and Consultant

    "Lucinda is an amazing community leader and business person! During the four years she did my hair, I knew everything I said would stay in confidence. She encouraged me through career changes, divorce and handling my son’s bout with addiction. If says she is going to do something, her word is gold. She is a role model to many women and has been an inspiration to me."
    --Susan Burterbaugh, General Sales Manager, WISH-TV/Nexstar Broadcasting

Special Partnership

  • Birds Be Free Foundation

    Birds Be Free Foundation

    Awaken Your Beautiful has joined with Birds Be Free Foundation to feature the women it helps who are in recovery from domestic violence and substance abuse situations. Part of the foundation’s work includes a makeover so the victim can see the positive physical effects of her recovery and healing process. The women who appear in Awaken Your Beautiful courses believe that by telling their stories, they may help someone else. In addition, details about the makeovers may inspire professional cosmetologists as well.