ALABAMA MANICURIST TEST TAKER GUIDE - V1.0 - Effective 5/1/26

Sep 20, 2026

Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering contracted with PSI Services LLC to administer PSI National Barber/Cosmetology examinations in Alabama. This guide explains PSI National Testing and the application process for taking a cosmetology-related test, with specific eligibility requirements for manicurist candidates, education-hour options, and age/grade criteria. It also outlines Alabama test fees, registration steps, scheduling methods, account procedures, name-change instructions, cancellation rules, accommodations, and required identification and security procedures for entry and online/theory testing.

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CategoryExam

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Pages23

Reading Time58 min

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PSI National Testing – General Information

Test Eligibility

Alabama Test Fees

Registering for a Test

Scheduling a Test (Testing Site or Online Proctor)

Test Taker Accommodations

PSI Test Center Experience

Required Identification for Entry to the Test

General Security Rules and Procedures

PSI Theory Testing Equipment

Manicurist Theory Test

Manicurist Theory Content Outline

Manicurist Test Reference Materials

PSI Score Reporting Information

PSI Alabama Practical Testing Locations

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FAQs

What are the basic eligibility requirements for manicurist test takers in Alabama?

Test takers must be at least 16 years old and have completed at least the 10th grade or an equivalent requirement.

What education-hour combinations are accepted for manicurist candidates?

Manicurist candidates must complete either 750 school clock hours or 1200 apprenticeship clock hours. School hours and apprentice hours may not be combined.

Are Alabama test fees refundable or transferable?

Test fees are not refundable or transferable.

Sep 20, 2026

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