To obtain a license in any discipline from the Alabama Board of Cosmetology, you must be at least 16 years old, have completed at least 10 grades in secondary school (or the equivalent), and be legally permitted to work in the United States.
The state of Alabama recognizes two classes of barbers, Class 1 and Class 2.
A Class 1 barber only Shaves or trims the beard or trims the hair. Class 1 barbers are not regulated by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
Class 2 barbers shave or trim the beard, cut or dress the hair, give facial or scalp massages with or without oils or creams or other preparations made for that purpose, hair care with the use of chemicals, which includes cutting and styling.
Cosmetology is hair, nails, and skin care.
Esthetics is the practice of performing acts of skin care including, but not limited to, facials, body waxing, and skin care.
Manicure is the cosmetic treatment of the hands, nails, and feet.
Esthetics is the practice of performing acts of skin care including, but not limited to, facials, body waxing, and skin care.
Per Code of Alabama §34-7B-24, "No person may be admitted to an examination or licensed as an instructor unless he or she possesses all the following qualifications:
The Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering offers Instructor licenses in the following areas of practice:
Manicure is the cosmetic treatment of the hands, nails, and feet.
A Manicurist/Waxer is the same as a Manicurist, but includes waxing as well.
Natural Hair Stylists perform cleansing, weaving, or interweaving, extending, locking, braiding, or arranging the hair without cutting, coloring, permanent waving, relaxing, removing, or chemical treatments.
A Shampoo Assistant is permitted to wash hair only. The requirements to be a Shampoo Assistant are on the Shampoo Assistant Application.
A Threader performs the practice of eyebrow removal with the use of a loop of cotton or any other material.
