
This requires an application for reciprocity. If you began your cosmetology career in another state, licensure in Arizona may be accomplished through the reciprocity program or by taking an Arizona cosmetology ex-am. If you cannot prove that you meet the training requirements of Alaska, you need to complete your training hours at an Alaska school. If you have at least 1000 hours, you can use two years of work experience to make up the difference. If you have at least 1500 training hours, you can use one year of full-time work experience to make up the difference. Your training from your home state must be equal to or greater than the training requirements of Alaska. The Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers can help with cosmetology license transfers. You may need to take licensing exams, depending on which state your license is from.

The process begins when the office receives your certification. You must request that certification of your licensure and education be sent to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering from the state you are currently licensed in. This does depend on the training, testing and length of licensure in your home state.


The Alabama Cosmetology Board does accept reciprocity from other states. Beauty Schools Directory Editorial Staff Alabama
