Member of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS)North Florida Academy

1115 Blanding Boulevard, Suite 202
Orange Park, FL 32065

The School
North Florida Academy is located in Orange Park, Florida at the intersection of Jefferson and Blanding Boulevard.

The facility, the curriculum, the products and chemicals used in the school were chosen with the students' salon-readiness in mind.

The North Florida Academy philosophy and purpose is to offer training and education to students in the Cosmetology, Nail Specialty, Facial Specialty, Full Specialty and Instructor Training programs in a manner that will enable them to have the closest to a salon-like experience and readiness level as is possible in the industry.

Our professional staff assists students to develop their creativity and by example teach them to strive for industry professionalism and excellence. We offer part-time and full-time curriculums so you can make time to earn any one of the diplomas and certificates offered. There are tremendous new opportunities today in salons and day spas for hair designers, hair colorists, nail artists, facial specialists, makeup artists and many other beauty professions.

Cosmetology
The Cosmetology Course lasts approximately 34 weeks. Classes begin weekly. Upon completion of the required hours, the students will receive a diploma from NFA that will allow them to take the State Board Exam for licensure.

The Cosmetology curriculum includes;

  • Florida Law
  • Orientation & Ethics
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • HIV/AIDS & Sanitation & Sterilization
  • Shampoo & Rinses
  • Wigs & Hairpieces
  • Treatment & Hair Care Rinses
  • Hair Shaping
  • Chemical Waving, Relaxing or Straightening
  • Hair Coloring
  • Hair Arranging/Styling
  • Facials
  • Hair Removal & Make-up
  • Manicure, Pedicure & Nail Extension

Facial Specialty
The Facial Specialty curriculum includes;

  • Facials
  • Facial Massage
  • Theory about Skin Disorders
  • Hair Removal
  • HIV/AIDS & Sanitation & Sterilization

In addition we offer courses in;

  • Herbal Body Wraps
  • Paraffin Facials and Body Cocoons
  • Body Polishes
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Specialty Facial Masks
  • Vichy Shower Therapy

Nail Specialty Program
The Nail Specialty curriculum includes;

  • Florida Law
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Sanitation & Sterilization
  • Ethics
  • Nail Theory, Practice & related subjects
  • Gel Nails
  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Tips with Overlay
  • Sculpting Using Form
  • Nail Wraps & Mending
  • Artificial Nail Removing
  • Polishing & Nail Art
  • Nail fill-ins

Full Specialty Program
North Florida Academy's Full Specialty Program objective is to teach a complete program of specialties such as Hair Removal, Nail Technician, Skin Care, Professional Spa Training, and Body/Facial Treatment Training. Students develop the skills necessary to become a registered Full Specialist in the State of Florida, and to meet the needs of the day spa and salon community in which they will enter.

North Florida Academy is a fully equipped day spa/salon training facility. Students will learn skin care, hair removal, body treatments and all its elements. This curriculum will also train students in artificial and natural nails including nail art, as well as treatments such as spa therapies, hydrotherapy, and paramedical facial treatments such as microdermabrasion and ultrasonic facials.

The Full Specialty curriculum includes;

  • Florida Law
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Sanitation & Sterilization
  • Ethics Skin
  • Structure & Function
  • Massage & Facials
  • Chemistry
  • Nail Theory & Disorders
  • Manicure, Pedicure & Nail Extensions

Instructor Program
DISCLAIMER: This program is not required to be an instructor in the State of Florida. At this time, there is no required professional exam for licensing for instructors in the State of Florida. Completion of this program does not qualify you for any special license or exam by the State of Florida. Completion of this program will result in a diploma from the North Florida Academy, Instructor Training Course and documentation of hours completed.

The Instructor Program curriculum includes;

  • Orientation
  • Teaching Skills
  • Managing Skills
  • Supervised Teaching
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