Cosmetology
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
If you are already licensed in another state, please click here. Individuals interested in becoming a licensed barber, cosmetologists, nail technician, or aesthetician should follow the steps outlined below: Contact a Board approved school. [List of Schools] Discuss financial aid/payment plans with Schools. Have a Certificate of Health form completed by a licensed physician. Complete Student Registration Form. Student Registration.pdf Complete the required courses and hours. PROFESSION REQUIRED HOURS Barbering 1,200 Cosmetology 1,800 Nail Technician 400 Aesthetician 600 Hair Stylist 1,000 Apply for examination with third-party examiner. Click here. Pass examination. Obtain license in desired field of practice. Application for Registration (Initial License).pdf
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Board
- BARBERS & COSMETOLOGISTS
- Phone
- (304) 558-2924
- Agency website
- http://www.wvbbc.com
- Last updated
- January 1, 2010
Occupations (O*NET)
- Barber 39-5012.00
Source and verification
This record is West Virginia's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
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