To receive a cosmetology license in Alabama or a license in one of the other beauty practitioner disciplines in this state you have to attend a licensed school and complete the minimum required training hours before you can take the state’s board exams. These required training hours are specified by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology. After you pass the exam you can apply for the license. In total, the fees for the license are $260 which result from $100 fee for the practical exam, $120 fee for the written exam, and $40 for the original license.
Minimum required training hours
- Cosmetologist license: 1500 hours
- Esthetician license: 1500 hours
- Nail Technician license: 700 hours
Examinations are already stressful, but a lack of information or misinformation only adds unnecessary stress. The exams in Alabama are administered through PSI Services. Therefore, we advise every applicant to read through the exam information provided by the board and contact either the Board or PSI Services if you have further questions.
Contact Information Alabama Board of Cosmetology
Physical Address
Alabama Board of Cosmetology
RSA Union Building
100 North Union Street, Suite 300
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 301750
Montgomery, AL 36130-1750
Phone: (334) 242-1918
Fax: (334) 242-1926
Email: cosmetology@aboc.alabama.gov
Cosmetology License Renewal
Cosmetology licenses in Alabama are renewed every two years. At the moment continuing education (CE) hours are not required for individual licenses if renewed in time. The renewal fees are $80 for all individual licenses of all above-mentioned beauty practitioner disciplines.
Out-of-state license / Out-of-country license
An out-of-state or out of country license does not automatically qualify you for a cosmetology license in California.
If you are licensed in another state then you must request that certification from your current state is sent directly to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology. Once this certification is received by the board it will send you the paperwork and upon completion eventually, notify you if you are required to take any exams. There is a minimum $100 fee for this service.
If you are licensed in another country, then please contact the board’s office for the correct application. There is a minimum fee for this service and you will be notified of the amount and if you are required to take any exams.
Please see the AL Board of Cosmetology website regarding reciprocity information.
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Disclaimer: We don’t guarantee the accuracy of the above information. Ultimately the Alabama Board of Cosmetology determines license requirements and will provide you with all needed information. We are not affiliated with the Board in any way. If you have questions or comments please contact us here. The information on this page was last updated on 9/25/2017.