West Virginia State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Contact Information:
West Virginia State Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists
http://www.wvdhhr.org/wvbc/rules.htm
1716 Pennsylvania Ave. #7
Charleston, West Virginia 25302
Phone: (304) 558-2924
Fax: (304) 558-3450

License Type Required:
Manicurist

School Hours Required:
400

Home Salons Legal? Yes

Mobile Salons Legal? No

Reciprocity/Licensure By Endorsement:
Must have 400 hours of training (may receive credit for 25 hours for each month of employment) and must pass board-administered practical and national written examinations.

Examination Languages:
English

Licensing/Ownership Restrictions:
Salons must be operated and managed under supervision of a licensed barber or beautician.

CEU Required? No
Number Of Hours: n/a
License Renewal: Jan. 1, annually

Is Skin Cutting Allowed? n/a