Virginia

9960 Mayland Drive, Ste 400
Richmond, VA 23233-1463

Phone: 804-367-8509
Fax: 866-245-9693
Website: www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/BarberCosmo/
Email: Via contact form on website

Hours:

1,500 in formal cosmetology program or 3,000 in apprenticeship

06/13/2025

Learn how this may impact you and your business

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08/14/2024

Changes include 1,000-hour cosmetology programs, straight razor shaving education

Bearded man receiving straight razor shave

07/12/2024

Submit comments before July 31

Cosmetologist examines a client's blonde hair while being supervised

07/02/2024

New curriculum issued, effective September 1

Woman holding shears and comb in her hands to trim brown hair

04/11/2024

What are the next steps?

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02/27/2024

Support the bill and licensure mobility

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08/02/2023

A proposed rule would lower cosmetology training to 1,000 hours from 1,500

Brown gavel over teal background with shape of Virginia

02/28/2023

The Board has created a secure link for schools to upload student rosters
Gavel

New rules affect barber, cosmetology, esthetics, nail, and wax schools
Virginia State Capitol