Alaska uses NIC exams — passing score varies by category. Alaska calls the cosmetology license a "Hairdresser" license and uses that term throughout. Notable: Alaska's manicurist license requires only 12 hours — one of the lowest nail-tech requirements in the US. Biennial $140 renewal. No CE. Regulated by the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers under the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing (DCBPL).
Alaska · Hairdresser License
Alaska calls its cosmetology license the "Hairdresser" license. 1,650 hours at a Board-approved school (or 2,000-hour apprenticeship). NIC exams. The hairdresser license in Alaska includes limited esthetics, manicuring, and pedicuring within its scope. Biennial renewal ~$140. No CE. Age 16+.
Alaska uses NIC National Theory and Practical Examinations. NICPrep's cosmetology question bank is built from the NIC CIB — a direct-fit study resource. Note: Alaska calls its cosmetology license the "Hairdresser" license but the exam content aligns with the standard NIC Cosmetology examination. The hairdresser license covers hair services plus limited esthetics and nail services.
The Alaska Hairdresser license authorizes: hair cutting, styling, coloring, chemical services, and — within the "hairdresser" scope — limited esthetics (skin care) and manicuring/pedicuring. If you want to specialize exclusively in esthetics or nails, Alaska has separate license categories for those.
Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers (DCBPL). Age 16+. Verify school approval at commerce.alaska.gov.
$20 written + $35 practical. Contact DCBPL for exam scheduling and ATT process.
No CE required. Biennial renewal. Exam waiver may be available if NIC or PSI exam passed in another state.
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Alaska · Esthetics / Cosmetician
Alaska offers two specialty skin care credentials: the Esthetician license (350 hours) for comprehensive skin care, and the Cosmetician license (350 hours) for cosmetic application. Both require 350 hours and NIC exams. Biennial renewal ~$140. No CE.
Alaska uses NIC National Esthetics Theory and Practical Examinations. NICPrep's esthetics question bank is built from the NIC Esthetics CIB — a direct-fit study resource. Cosmetician license also 350 hours and covers cosmetic application services. Both use NIC exams.
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Alaska · Barber
1,650 hours at a Board-approved barber school (or 2,000-hour apprenticeship) — same hours as the Hairdresser license. NIC Barber Styling exams. $55 exam fee. $50 application fee. Biennial renewal ~$140. No CE. Age 16+.
Alaska uses NIC Barber Styling Theory and Practical Examinations. NICPrep's barber question bank is built from the NIC Barber Styling CIB — a direct-fit study resource. Same $55 exam fee structure. Exam waiver may be available if NIC or PSI exam passed in another state.
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Alaska · Manicurist
Alaska's manicurist (nail tech) license requires only 12 hours — one of the lowest nail requirements in the United States. An Advanced Manicurist Endorsement requires an additional 250 hours for expanded nail services. NIC exams. $55 exam fee. $50 application. Biennial renewal ~$140.
The Alaska Manicurist license requires only 12 training hours — the initial entry credential. For expanded nail services including acrylics, enhancements, and advanced nail techniques, an Advanced Manicurist Endorsement (250 additional hours) is required. Confirm the specific scope and exam requirements with the Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers at commerce.alaska.gov before enrolling in a program.
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Alaska uses NIC exams — $55 total. Hairdresser = cosmetology scope. NICPrep is built from the NIC CIBs.