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The Board for Barbers and Cosmetology licenses individuals and businesses that perform barbering, cosmetology, nail care, waxing, tattooing, body piercing, and esthetics. The Board also regulates individuals who teach and schools that provide training in those areas.
Effective September 1, 2024, there will be new cosmetology curriculum requirements. Required training hours are posted on the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology page, along with resources for implementation. Learn More.
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology. Current Board Members. If there is no term end date, members serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Kelly Gee, Commonwealth, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Glenn Youngkin, governor, virginia, VA.
DPOR Online License Services. Enter DPOR's Online Services Portal using your unique, secure User ID and password. We have upgraded our online services to include new license (initial) applications, renewals of existing licenses, reinstatement of expired licenses, upgrades to licenses, address changes, and other maintenance of a license.
General requirements for a Barber, Cosmetologist, Nail Technician, or Wax Technician License. A. Any individual wishing to engage in barbering, cosmetology, nail care, or waxing shall obtain a license in compliance with § 54.1-703 of the Code of Virginia and shall meet the following qualifications: 1.
If you qualified for your current out-of-state Cosmetology, Barber, Master Barber, Nail Technician or Wax Technician license by completing less than 80% of the required Virginia hours, you may be eligible to substitute five years of work experience within the United States for training.
You are eligible to get your license from the Virginia cosmetology state board if you meet these requirements: Be at least 17 years of age. Be licensed by an accredited cosmetology school in Virginia. Or have, Completed a cosmetology school program from a Virginia Department of Education-approved school.
o 1,000 hours in licensed Virginia school; or. o 3,000-hour Registered Apprenticeship (DOLI); or. o Virginia High School Cosmetology Program; or. o Equivalent Out-of-State program* (U.S. Only) • Pass written and practical exam
Once you have met the Virginia State Board of Cosmetology license requirements regarding training, you must go on to take your exams and meet the passing score requirements. The written test covers theory, terminology, and Virginia cosmetology laws.
Any firm wishing to operate a barbershop, cosmetology salon, nail salon, or waxing salon shall obtain a shop or salon license in compliance with § 54.1-704.1 of the Code of Virginia and shall meet the following qualifications in order to receive a license: