AL · Last reviewed 2026-08-27

Alabama cosmetology exam preparation

Requirements can change. Confirm the current candidate bulletin and licensing-board instructions before scheduling or purchasing supplies.

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Written: Foundation preview

Practical: Foundation preview

Reviewed beta packages are state-specific practice. Foundation previews are general preparation only; not currently offered tracks are not available. Practice results never predict or guarantee passing.

WRITTEN EXAM

required

Alabama requires the PSI National Cosmetology Theory examination. The current bulletin identifies 100 scored questions and 10 non-scored experimental questions.

Provider: PSI Services LLC
Questions: 110
Time: 120 minutes
Passing score: 70%
Delivery: remote or test center

PRACTICAL EXAM

required

Alabama requires the PSI National Cosmetology Practical examination.

Provider: PSI Services LLC
Total time: 235 minutes
Passing score: 70%
Delivery: hands on

Practical procedure preview

Published sections for Alabama

Candidates bring a closable supply kit and all products, supplies, and equipment needed for the listed topic areas. PSI does not publish a fixed supply list.

01Workstation preparation10 minutes

02Basic manicure20 minutes

03Nail enhancement using a form30 minutes

04Basic facial20 minutes

05Eyebrow waxing and tweezing20 minutes

06Haircutting20 minutes

07Chemical wave45 minutes

08Sodium hydroxide relaxer application20 minutes

09Color lift20 minutes

10Permanent hair color deposit20 minutes

11Workstation preparation for the next client10 minutes

Sample question

Original foundation question

This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official Alabama exam question.

HAIR STRUCTURE

Hair texture refers primarily to the:

ANumber of hairs

BDiameter of each strand

CMoisture level

DGrowth phase

Reference: NIC National Cosmetology Theory content outline ↗

Official sources

What this profile is based on.

Research compilation: Echo Craft, LLC editorial team. Professional subject-matter review is still pending and is disclosed as a launch gap.

state boardAlabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — Scheduling ExamsAccessed 2026-08-27 contracted providerAlabama Cosmetology Test Taker GuideEffective 2026-05-01 · Accessed 2026-08-27

Known gaps

What we have not confirmed or completed.

! Alabama is recorded as requiring a written examination, but Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a state-specific written content pack. The launch experience provides general foundation practice only; users must confirm current content, timing, scoring, and procedures with the official board or testing provider.

! Alabama is recorded as requiring a practical examination. Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a Alabama-specific practical task pack, so this is general foundation practice: the AI coach reviews universal technique and safety fundamentals only. Your state's required task sequence, timing, kit list, and scoring are not modeled here, and another state's sequence is never substituted. Confirm current procedures with the official board or testing provider.

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