Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing Information

In order to be licensed as a hairdresser, esthetician or nail technician in the state of Alaska, students must complete the State of Alaska Occupational Licensing requirements. When getting an Alaska cosmetology license, there really is no incorrect way to go about training as long as you have completed your coursework at an Alaska cosmetology school. As stated by the Alaska State Board of Cosmetology, to get an AK cosmetology license, one must have attended an Alaska cosmetology school or when transferring into the state, the AK Board of Cosmetology, requires you to meet their guidelines. After finishing your training, you are required to pass a licensing exam issue by the Alaska State Board of Cosmetology. Once passing you will receive your Alaska cosmetology license. You're now able to work in the state of Alaska. Keep in mind, just because you received your AK cosmetology license you may want to consider continuing education to further get full utilization from your AK cosmetology license.

Note: All applications must be submitted to the Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing. For more information, contact them at:

P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
(907) 465-2550
(907) 465-2974 (Fax)

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.

State of Alaska Occupational Licensing Work Hour Requirements:

• Barber: 1650 hours
• Hairdresser: 1650 hours (hairdresser license includes limited esthetics, manicuring and pedicuring)
• Esthetician: 350 hours
• Manicurist: 120 hours
• Advanced Manicurist Endorsement: 250 hours
• Cosmetician: 350 hours
• Tattoo and Permanent Cosmetic Coloring: 380 hours
• Body Piercing: 1000 hours

State of Alaska Occupational Licensing Fees:

• Hairdresser $135- Biennial renewal $135
• Esthetician $135- Biennial renewal $135
• Manicurist $135- Biennial renewal $135
• Advanced manicurist endorsement $50
• Instructor $195- Biennial renewal $195
• Shop owner license $175- Biennial renewal $175

Reciprocity:
An applicant must have completed 1650 hours in a comparable state. Alaska will grant credit for work experience (500 hours for each year in the field). Note: A cosmetologist in Alaska may only do facial, hair removal and make-up. A hairdresser only works with the hair. Two licenses would be required to do all of these procedures.

Owner's License:
Shop owners are not required to take an exam for a shop license, but must either be a licensed practitioner or must employ a manager who is a licensed practitioner. A licensed shop must meet sanitary health requirements and may not be in a private residence unless the shop is located in a separate room apart from the living quarters.

Find Alaska beauty schools that can help you obtain a license in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and other programs in the State of Alaska.

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