Alaska Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Alaska Board of Cosmetology License Information

Last Updated: December 27, 2012

In order to obtain a license in cosmetology, esthetics or nail technology in the state of Alaska, students must complete the requirements listed below from the Alaska State Board of Cosmetology. When getting an Alaska cosmetology license or other beauty practitioner certification, you must attend a licensed school and complete the state of Alaska's minimum required training hours and then take the state's cosmetology board exams. After finishing your training, you are required to pass a licensing exam issue by the Alaska State Board of Cosmetology. Once you pass this exam, you will receive your Alaska cosmetology license shortly thereafter. You're now able to work in the state of Alaska. Keep in mind, even though Alaska may not require continuing education to renew some licenses, you may wish to consider taking cosmetology continuing education hours in Alaska annually to stay current on the latest trends. For specific questions, please contact the AK Board of Cosmetology directly for more information. All applications must be submitted to the Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing. Alaska does allow apprenticeship training to get licensed. Alaska uses the NIC written exam, but they use their own examiners. The cosmetology license exam may be taken in English, Spanish, Vietnamese or Korean in the state of Alaska.

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Alaska Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Alaska Cosmetology License Renewal

Alaska licensees must renew their licenses every odd-numbered year in the month of August. Hairstylists, Barbers and Manicurists licenses cost $160 to renew. Cosmetology teacher licenses cost $240 to renew. Tattoo/Permanent Makeup licenses cost $160 to renew. Alaska does not require licensees to complete continuing education hours to renew your license, though CEUs are always recommended to stay current in the industry.

Cosmetology License Reciprocity (Transfer) in Alaska

The Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers can help with cosmetology license transfers. Applicants for transfer must have a current, active license from the state from which they're moving. Training requirements to get that license must be equivalent to Alaska's, or the board may accept full-time work experience in lieu of those training hours. Applicants must have passed the practical and written exam in the state from which they're moving. The board will review all transfer and reciprocity applications on a case-by-case basis.

AK State Board of Cosmetology Contact Information

Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Phone Number: 907-465-2547
Fax Number: 907-456-2974
E-mail Address: melinda.butler@alaska.gov

The Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing can help you with replacing a lost cosmetology license, updating a change of name or change of address information, and acquiring out-of-state and other useful forms, as well as answer additional questions about obtaining an Alaska cosmetology license.

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