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Esthetician
Total cost: $255 ($75 written + $130 practical + $50 original license)
3 sources cited · Last verified March 2026 · Every number on this page links to its official source
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Training Hours
No
Has Master?
Yes
Written Exam
Yes
Practical Exam
$255 ($75 written + $130 practical + $50 original license)
Total Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
You must be at least 16 years old. Completed at least 10 grades in secondary school (or the equivalent)
Complete 1 hours of esthetician training at a state-approved school. Board-approved esthetician school or program approved by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Apprenticeship option: 2 hours.
Pass the written and practical exams. Administered by: NIC. Passing score: 70%. Exam fee: $205 (Written $75 + Practical $130).
Alabama requires a criminal background check as part of the esthetician license application.
Submit your application to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. License fee: $50. Total initial fees: $255 ($75 written + $130 practical + $50 original license).
Renew your license every 2 years. Renewal fee: $100.
Training Program
VerifiedRequired Training Hours
1 hours
Program Accreditation
Board-approved esthetician school or program approved by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Apprenticeship Alternative
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Required Hours
1,000 hours
VerifiedAdditional Requirements
Required Hours
Not specified
VerifiedExam Information
VerifiedWritten Exam
RequiredPractical Exam
RequiredExam Provider
NIC
Passing Score
70%
Overall licensing difficulty: 3/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Esthetician Written Examination
Passing Score
70%
Format
Written exam + Practical exam
Administered By
NIC
How long should you study? Most candidates study 2–4 weeks before taking the Esthetician Written Examination.
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Services
Restricted Services
Chemical Peels
Microdermabrasion
Laser Treatments
Advanced Services Supervision
Laser and advanced procedures require physician supervision or are restricted to medical professionals
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
License Fee Initial license fee | $50 |
Exam Fee Exam fee paid to NIC for written and practical exams | $205 (Written $75 + Practical $130) |
Renewal Fee Biennial renewal fee | $100 |
Total Initial Fees Estimated total: $50 license + $205 exam | $255 ($75 written + $130 practical + $50 original license) |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years
Renewal Period
0
CE Hours Required
$100
Renewal Fee
No CE Requirement
Biennial renewal fee
Regulatory Board
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Licenses
Transfer Type
Endorsement
Hours Comparison Required for Transfer
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Most states require estheticians to meet the destination state's training hour requirements when transferring a license. If your original state required fewer hours, additional training may be needed.
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Alabama requires 1,000 training hours for estheticians, which is among the highest in the nation. An apprenticeship alternative of 2,000 hours is also available. The passing score of 70% is lower than many states that require 75%.
Alabama requires 1,000 training hours -- among the highest in the nation
Apprenticeship pathway available requiring 2,000 hours
Passing score is 70% on both written and practical exams
No continuing education required for renewal
Renewal during birth month in odd-numbered years
There is no interstate compact for estheticians.
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Esthetician requirements in Alabama verified against Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, March 2026.
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