The Beauty Industry Council of the Florida Retail Federation represents all sectors of the cosmetology industry, including schools, salons, manufacturers and distributors. The purpose of the Council is to advocate for and advance the interests of the beauty industry. Members of the Council receive experienced representation and effective intervention in front of the legislature and regulatory agencies. The Council also provides convenient and cost-saving services to members of the beauty industry, such as continuing education for current and soon-to-be licensed professionals. For more information visit www.beautyindustrycouncil.com

Why Should you Join BIC?

Your membership in the Beauty Industry Council creates buying power and voice power by connecting you with other people in the beauty industry

The Beauty Industry Council meets three times a year, giving our members the opportunity to conduct business, share best practices, develop the industry’s message and agenda, and network with one another. Membership entitles you to receive exclusive information on the issues and events that are important to the beauty industry via regular emails, quarterly mailings, and a central website dedicated to the beauty industry in Florida.

If you are seeking to broaden your involvement by serving on official boards, committees, or commissions, the Council can be the perfect platform to help you advance your personal and professional goals. The Beauty Industry Council is committed to protecting and advancing the interests of the beauty industry…because beauty matters.

Industry Continuing Education Courses

The Beauty Industry Council is an approved provider of the following education courses:

• 2-Hour HIV/AIDS Online Education for Hair Braider, Hair Wrappers, and Body Wrappers
• 4-Hour HIV/AIDS Online Course for Initial Cosmetology Licensure
• 16-Hour Online Cosmetology Continuing Education 

These courses are free to BIC members, and also available to non-BIC members at the prices listed below. BIC members will need a code in order to access the free courses. Member schools and salons can request the number of codes you need for students or licensed cosmetology employees by clicking this link, completing the form and submitting it. We will then process your request and send you the codes you’ve requested. Those codes can then be distributed to students and employees so they may take their free course.