Alabama Administrative Code

Any person, shop or corporation employing any unlicensed person to practice when a license is required by this chapter shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter and may be subject to disciplinary action as decided by the Board, which may include but not be limited to a fine …

(1) All shops and schools licensed by the Board are subject to periodic inspections by Board staff to monitor compliance with Alabama law and Board rules and regulations. (2) Any portion of a multi-purpose facility licensed by the Board must comply with the same regulations and i…

(1) Apprentices must apply for a permit and pay the applicable fee before beginning work. (2) Apprentices must train in a shop licensed by the Board under a licensed sponsor who holds the same type license. (3) The sponsor must be licensed during the entire period of apprenticesh…

(1) Shop owners and sponsors are responsible for returning temporary permits and total hours earned for discontinued apprentices. (2) Apprentice permits are not transferable between sponsors or shops. Apprentices must apply to the Board for a new permit involving any change in sh…

(1) Barber Apprentices must complete a curriculum of not less than the following requirements: 200 hrs. History, Law, Image, Management 200 hrs. Sanitation, Infections 300 hrs. Cutting, Shaping, Styling 150 hrs. Shampooing, Rinses 200 hrs. Sciences, Anatomy 100 hrs. Skin, Scalp, …

(1) Any person, firm, corporation or association which either directly or indirectly receives compensation for teaching any branch of cosmetology, except for apprentice training, shall be classified as a school of cosmetology or barbering and will be required to comply with all p…

(1) The Board must be furnished a statement by the proper zoning authority that the school will be located in an area approved for operation of a school. If there is no appropriate zoning authority, a statement to that effect must be furnished to the Board. (2) A personal financi…

(1) All schools must establish and maintain a course of study consistent with standards set by the Board. Public schools are expected to set curricula under guidelines of their governing authority consistent with Board policies. (2) Students will receive credit only for training …

(1) All services performed for the general public by instructors and instructor trainees must be without charge for demonstration purposes only, with students observing, and must directly relate to the practical curriculum offered by schools in the appropriate field. (2) Instruct…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-5-.05 New Rule: Filed April 20, 2001; effective May 25, 2001. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 7, 2005; effective October 12, 2005. Repealed: Filed May 15, 2007; effective June 19, 2007. Author: Bob McKee Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 197…

(1) Student enrolment records must be received by the Board within thirty (30) days after students enroll. Any hours earned before the Board receives proper enrolment forms will not be credited. (2) All schools must keep a record of daily attendance, daily, monthly and cumulative…

(1) Schools must provide a dispensing room which contains lavatory or sink, bottles and containers distinctly and correctly labeled, a large wet sterilizer, adequate supplies of clean towels, linens. (2) Schools must provide a separate room for demonstration and study equipped wi…

(1) The following minimum equipment and supplies are required for a barber school to become licensed: (a) Three (3) shampoo bowls (b) Three (3) barber chairs or all purpose chairs (c) One sink (d) Adequate drying equipment (e) Reference books, charts, supplies and equipment neces…

(1) The following minimum equipment and supplies are required for a school of cosmetology to become licensed: (a) Five (5) shampoo bowls (b) Three (3) facial chairs or all purpose chairs (c) One sink (d) Six (6) dryers (e) Two (2) manicure tables (f) Six (6) styling chairs (g) Si…

(1) The following minimum equipment and supplies are required for a school of manicure to become licensed: (a) Six (6) manicure tables (b) Six (6) manicure chairs (c) One sink (d) Reference books, charts and equipment necessary to teach required curriculum. (e) An adequate quanti…

(1) The following minimum equipment and supplies are required for an esthetics school to become licensed: (a) Three (3) facial treatment chairs, hydraulic chairs or treatment tables. (b) Three (3) esthetician stools. (c) Three (3) facial vaporizers (d) Three (3) Woods lamps (e) T…

(1) To enroll in school, a student must:(a) Be at least sixteen (16) years old, documented by birth certificate, school records, driver's license, or insurance policy at least 5 years old. (b) Furnish proof of having completed 10 grades in school or the equivalent. (2) Students w…

The following minimum equipment and supplies are required for a natural hair stylist school to become licensed: (a) Three (3) shampoo bowls. (b) Three (3) all purpose chairs. (c) Adequate drying equipment. (d) One sink. (e) Reference books, charts and equipment necessary for requ…

(1) Candidates for licensure must meet requirements of this chapter, make application, pay the appropriate examination fee and pass the appropriate examination. (2) Candidates furnishing proof of eligibility for licensure examination must receive a temporary work permit before pe…

A mobile salon is a shop, as defined in Section 34-7B-1(23), where barbering or cosmetology is performed. Only a properly licensed person who is not an apprentice, exam candidate, or a student may operate a mobile shop. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-7-.01 Filed May 2, 1990. Rep…

An application to license a mobile salon shall be submitted on forms approved by the Board and accompanied by an application and submission of the applicable license fee. Upon receipt of the application, an inspection of the mobile salon by an inspector or authorized representati…

(1) Each mobile salon shall contain sufficient equipment in working order to enable it to perform all services offered competently and efficiently; (2) Each mobile salon shall have a covered galvanized, stainless steel or other non-corrosive metal container for purposes of deposi…

(1) In lieu of any equipment required for operation of a shop for cosmetology, barbering, or natural hair styling, a mobile salon shall be required to have: (a) One (1) shampoo bowl with hot and cold running water in work area (b) One (1) shampoo chair or all purpose chair; (c) O…

(1) All chemicals shall be stored in cabinets with safety catches and shall be stored separate and apart from other articles or equipment. (2) A mobile salon shall have a fresh water tank holding a sufficient amount of potable fresh water to perform the day's business. If the pot…

(1) Any person licensed by the Board who intends to offer cosmetology services in a mobile salon shall register with the Board by completing a registration form provided by the Board and shall be approved by the Board before providing services in a mobile salon; (2) While providi…

(1) A mobile salon shall comply with all health and safety requirements and with all other requirements of the Alabama Cosmetology and Barber Board for a shop, except as modified by this section or as otherwise indicated. (2) An inspector may inspect a mobile salon any time the s…

The effective date or this chapter is January 1, 2022 in compliance with Act 2021-406. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-7-.08 Filed May 2, 1990. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 01, October 29, 2…

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.01 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.02 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.03 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.04 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.05 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.06 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.07 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.08 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.09 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.10 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.11 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.12 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.13 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.14 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.15 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.16 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.17 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.18 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.19 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.20 Filed March 23, 1992. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.21 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.22 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b).

(Repealed). Author: William H. Filmore Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-8-.23 Filed March 23, 1992. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7-40(b)