Your Beauty Career Starts Here.

  • » Get licensed in 12 to 18 months

    • Move from the classroom to the salon in less than two years

  • » Full time and part time classes

    • Flexible class schedules to help deal with your busy life

  • » Be a part of a $60 billion dollar industry

    • The industry is growing at a rapid rate and is in need of beauty professionals

Create Your Free Account

Create your free account in less than 30 seconds!

Home

Alaska Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

To be licensed as a Barber, Hairdresser, Esthetician, Nail Technician or other cosmetology service provider in the state of Alaska, individuals must complete the listed requirements. Other requirements may apply.

Hairdresser: 1650 hours (2000 apprenticeship hours) with specific curriculum (hairdresser license includes limited esthetics, manicuring and pedicuring)
Barber: 1650 hours (2000 apprenticeship hours) with specific curriculum
Esthetician: 350 hours (350 apprenticeship hours) with specific curriculum
Manicurist: 12 hours
Advanced Manicurist Endorsement: 250 hours
Cosmetician: 350 hours
Body Piercing: 1000 hours of apprenticeship
Tattoo and Permanent Cosmetic Coloring: 380 hours of apprenticeship

Licensing Fee Schedule: (Fees subject to change)

Application Fee: $50 for each type of license – non refundable
Examination Fee: $55 - Includes $20 for written exam, and $35 for practical exam

Continuing Education Requirements:

Reciprocity:

Individuals will need to have completed 1650 hours. Alaska will grant credit for work experience (500 hours for each year worked in the field). Note: A cosmetologist in Alaska may only do facial, hair removal and make-up. A hairdresser only works with the hair. You will need to acquire TWO licenses to perform all of the mentioned procedures.

Contact Information:

Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
(907) 465-2550
(907) 465-2974 (Fax)
www.dced.state.ak.us/OCC/pbah.htm