Alaskaesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in Alaska: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Alaska board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 350 (approved school or board-approved apprenticeship)
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prov (written theory); school/apprentice instructor administers proficiency exam
Exam details & notes
Written exam is the NIC National Esthetics Theory examination administered by Prov, Inc.; updated NIC Esthetics theory exams effective January 1, 2026. Passing score 75. Unusual: the hands-on practical exam was eliminated effective December 7, 2020 and replaced with a 'proficiency examination' administered by the school or apprenticeship instructor at the conclusion of training. Lowest hour requirement of any licensing state (350). Board of Barbers and Hairdressers under the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. Board website blocked automated fetches (403), so details come from official page snippets and application packets.
Preparing for the Alaska exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Alaska's NIC exam tests. Study your Alaska law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Alaska esthetician license FAQ
Does Alaska use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Alaska uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by Prov.
How many training hours does Alaska require for an esthetician license?
350 (approved school or board-approved apprenticeship)
How do I get an esthetician license in Alaska?
Complete the required training hours (350 (approved school or board-approved apprenticeship)), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor Prov), and apply through the Alaska board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Alaska esthetician or cosmetology-related board exam?
PrepTempo's Esthetician State Board course covers the NIC national theory core (infection control, skin science, analysis, and treatments) with free sample questions and free Chapter 1. Study Alaska law-and-rules from your board on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Alaska board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.