Alaska Administrative Code
Title 12 - Professional Regulations
Part 1 - Boards and Commissions Subject to Centralized Licensing
Chapter 09 - Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
Article 5 - Schools and Curriculum
12 AAC 09.163 - Esthetics school curriculum
Current through February 24, 2025
(a) A student who enrolls in a course of esthetics must complete a curriculum that consists of at least 350 hours of theoretical and practical training. A school shall teach a minimum of 40 hours of theoretical instruction, including five hours in state law and the following minimum number of practical operations during the 350 hours of training:
| MINIMUM NUMBER OF PRACTICAL OPERATIONS | |
| (1) manual, including skin analysis, cleansing, manipulations, packs and masks............................................. | 60 |
| (2) electrical, including the use of all electrical modalities and electrical apparatus, including dermal lights for facials and skin-care purposes............................................. | 40 |
| (3) eyebrow arching and hair removal, including the use of wax, manual or electrical tweezers and depilatories for the removal of superfluous hair........................................ | 50 |
| (4) makeup, including skin analysis, complete and corrective makeup, and the application of false eyelashes..................... | 50 |
(b) A student or apprentice who is enrolled in a school or apprenticeship program may complete up to 25 percent of the required theoretical instruction hours in (a) of this section through a distance education course line on provided by MIlady, PivotPoint, or a similar organization approved by the board verification of successful completion of this training must be mailed directly to the department from the school or instructor.
(c) A student must pass a proficiency examination provided by the school in each subject area described in (a) of this section as required by 12 AAC 09.050, after the student completes the course of study.
Authority:
AS 08.13.90
AS 08.13.30
AS 08.13.110
