Author

Rita Kruse

MSI Co-Founder

Co-founder of MedSpa Institute; decades in esthetics education and Florida licensing, mentoring estheticians from first license to independent practice.

Essays by Rita Kruse

Career

Night & Weekend Esthetician Classes in Florida

Night and weekend esthetician classes in Florida let you keep your day job while you train. Here's how part-time scheduling works and what to ask schools.

Rita Kruse·July 6, 2026·5 min

Florida Licensing

Do You Need a License to Do Facials in Florida?

Do you need a license to do facials in Florida? Yes—a facial specialist license. Here's exactly what's required and what counts as practicing illegally.

Rita Kruse·June 22, 2026·5 min

Florida Licensing

How to Transfer Your Esthetician License to Florida

Moving to Florida? Here's how to transfer your esthetician license—what Florida calls endorsement, what documents you'll need, and how to avoid delays.

Rita Kruse·June 15, 2026·5 min

Florida Licensing

Facial Specialist vs. Full Specialist License in Florida

Facial specialist vs. full specialist in Florida: one covers skincare and facials, the other adds nails and waxing. Here's which license fits your goals.

Rita Kruse·June 8, 2026·5 min

Florida Licensing

Esthetician License Renewal in Florida: CE & Deadlines

Esthetician license renewal in Florida happens every two years with 16 CE hours. Here's exactly what to complete, when, and how to avoid lapsing.

Rita Kruse·May 25, 2026·5 min

Florida Licensing

How Long Does It Take to Become an Esthetician in Florida?

How long to become an esthetician in Florida depends on your schedule—most students finish a state-approved facial specialist program in a few months.

Rita Kruse·May 18, 2026·5 min

Career

Medical Esthetician Training in Miami: What to Expect

Medical esthetician training in Miami explained: what 'medical esthetician' really means in Florida, what a clinical-track program covers, and what to expect day to day.

Rita Kruse·April 20, 2026·5 min

Career

Esthetician School in Miami: Programs, Cost & How to Choose

Choosing an esthetician school in Miami? Here's how Florida licensing works, what really drives the cost, and the questions that separate a strong program from a forgettable one.

Rita Kruse·April 13, 2026·5 min

Career

Medical Esthetician Training in Tampa: What to Expect

Medical esthetician training in Tampa goes beyond basic facials. Here's what a clinical-track program covers, what the title really means in Florida, and what to expect day to day.

Rita Kruse·March 16, 2026·5 min

Career

Esthetician School in Tampa: Programs, Cost & How to Choose

Looking for an esthetician school in Tampa? Here's how Florida licensing works, what programs cost, and the questions that actually separate good schools from the rest.

Rita Kruse·March 9, 2026·5 min