Alabama
http://www.aboc.state.al.us/
Alabama Board of Cosmetology
RSA Union Building
100 North Union Street, Suite 320
Montgomery, AL
36130
Testing Centers
Montgomery
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Nail Technology
Required Hours
750
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, procedures
Esthetics
Required Hours
1500
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
Esth - 1250; Cos - 1250;
Nails - 1250
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Theory and lecture, demonstration and class, written test
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
650
Board of Massage
Therapy
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, clinical pathology, massage therapy/theory
assessment, ethics
Barber
Required Hours
Not regulated
Barber
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
Not regulated
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $65
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services,
hair designing
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Infection control, human physiology, chemical principles,
hair and scalp, nails
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampooing, draping, rinses and conditioners,
scalp, facials, makeup, manicuring
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
70%, Instr-80%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $65
Regulations on
Written Retake
Fail twice - have to get more hours; 3rd time - take
both parts
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Thermal curling, chemical waving, hair shaping, hair lightening, blow dry styling,
chemical relaxing, shaping & pin curl placement, facial, roller placement, manicure
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
Yes (Only esthetics)
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
70%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $65
Exam Dates
10 months - 1 per month
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes; 5 years' experience or more; certification & testing (NIC)
Renewal
Cos, Instr, Esth, Nails - $80; 2 years,
expires every odd year based on birth date
Source
Alabama
Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
610 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL
36104
