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Alaska barber license — 1,650 training hours, exam details, fees ($420), and application steps. Verified 2026 data. Data verified 2026-03-23. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
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1,650 hrs
Training Hours
Written
Exam Type
$420
Gov. Fees
Available
Apprenticeship
2 years (expires Aug 31 of odd-numbered years)
Renewal Cycle
No
CE Required
Minimum Age
16 years old
Education Level
10th grade education or equivalent
Residency
No state residency required
Background Check
Not required
Total Training Hours
1,650 hours
Barber school or apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Alternative
2,000 hours required
Apprenticeship requires 2,000 hours of training under a licensed barber.
Online Hours Allowed
Not specified; contact the board for details
Curriculum Includes
Alaska Barber Written Examination (NIC)
Written exam covering barbering theory, sanitation, and Alaska laws and regulations.
Haircutting, shaving, trimming beards and mustaches, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, scalp treatments, and facial treatments for compensation.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Non-refundable application fee | $150 |
Exam Fee Written exam only (paid to Prov) | $90 |
License Fee Initial license fee | $180 |
Total Government Fees Application ($150) + exam ($90) + license ($180) | $420 |
Barber School Tuition: $5,000-$15,000
Varies by school; NOT a government fee
Alaska accepts out-of-state barber licenses by endorsement if training hours meet or exceed 1,650 hours.
Additional Requirements: Must provide verification of out-of-state license and training hours.
Alaska maintains separate barber and hairdresser/cosmetology licenses under the same board.
Initial License Term
2 years
Renewal Cycle
2 years (expires Aug 31 of odd-numbered years)
Renewal Fee
$180
Continuing Education
Not required
Regulatory Board
Shop License Fee: $200 (Shop license fee)
Barbershops must be separately licensed and pass health and safety inspections.
Alaska's Board of Barbers and Hairdressers is one of the few combined boards that uses the term 'hairdressers' rather than 'cosmetologists.' The 1,650-hour requirement is relatively high compared to national averages.
Alaska also offers a Non-Chemical Barber license: 1,350 school hours or 1,600 apprenticeship hours.
Practical exam was eliminated statewide December 7, 2020, replaced with school-administered proficiency exam.
Work experience can substitute for some training hours (1–2 years full-time at 32+ hrs/week depending on hour shortfall).
Temporary permit available for out-of-state licensees (valid 6 months max).
If written exam failed 3 times, must complete additional training hours.
Licenses expire August 31 of odd-numbered years.
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Alaska requires 1,650 hours of barber training. Find approved schools and programs near you.
Contact your state barber board for a list of approved schools.