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Welcome to the Alabama Board
of Cosmetology and Barbering

Forms and Applications

View and download Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering PDF applications.

Fees and Fines

Visit the fees and fines page to view a list of applicable fees and related information.

Renew a License

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Register for Exams

Review the exam registration process, requirements and pay exam fees online.

Latest News

Important Law Update: Natural Hairstylists

The Alabama Legislature has passed Senate Bill 183 (SB183), which makes important changes to the regulation of certain hair services in the state.

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2026 Summer Newsletter

Please click here to view our 2026 Summer Newsletter.

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Rule Changes Effective May 15, 2026

Rule Change – Distance Learning Programs

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Get in touch

The Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for state holidays. We can help you with replacing a lost cosmetology license, updating change of name or change of address information, and acquiring out-of-state and other useful forms, as well as answer additional questions about obtaining an Alabama state cosmetology license.

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Complaints

To file a complaint online, please use Online Complaint Form.

Fill out a Complaint Form and send to our office explaining what happened.

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