West Virginia Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

The Mountain State

Licenses Available: Esthetician, Barber, Cosmetologist, Manicurist

Required Hours:
Esthetician: 600 Hours
Barber: 2000 Hours
Cosmetologist: 2000 Hours
Manicurist: 400 Hours

Minimum Requirements: Eighteen years of age, 12th grade education or its equivalent and be of good moral character.

Reciprocity: Granted to those applicants with the same or greater requirements as those of West Virginia's. However, an
applicant with less than those hours may receive credit of 300 hours for every year of practical experience.

Further Info:
West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
716 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 7
Charleston, WV 25302
Telephone: (304) 558-2924
Fax: (304) 558-3450