Alaska
http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pbah.htm
Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK
99811
Testing Centers
Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1650,
apprenticeship 2000
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Nail Technology
Required Hours
600
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, procedures
Esthetics
Required Hours
600
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
3 years practice
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Haircutting, hairstyling and drying, permanent waving, virgin tint, bleach touch-up
and highlighting, chemical hair relaxing, scalp treatment
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
1650,
apprenticeship 2000
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
3 years' experience; 1 year
plus 300 instructor training
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Haircutting, hairstyling and drying, permanent waving, hair coloring, shaving,
scalp treatment
Written Provider
Promissor
Cost of
Written Exam
$25
Practical Provider Promissor
Cost of
Practical Exam
$35
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $55 plus $50 application fee
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair
designing, (see NIC Candidate Information Bulletin)
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Infection control, human physiology, chemical principles, hair
and scalp, nails, (see NIC Candidate Information Bulletin)
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampooing, draping, rinses and conditioners,
scalp, facials, makeup, (see NIC Candidate
Information Bulletin)
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $20
Regulations on
Written Retake
Fail up to 3 times; after 3 times, 50 additional
training hours required in subject failed
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Permanent waving, virgin tint, bleach touch-up and highlighting, haircutting, blow
drying, and curling with a hot curling iron, hairstyling
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
Yes
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $35
Exam Dates
Once a month
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, with required hours
Renewal
Barber - $135; Esth, Hairdresser, Nails - $135;
Instructor - $195
Source
Alaska
