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West Virginia Cosmetology and Beauty Schools

Enrolling in a West Virginia beauty school is your first step into pursuing your dream of being part of the cosmetology industry.   There are over 9,500 currently licensed professionals in the state, making it a great choice to become part of this expanding field. BeautySchools.com wants to help you gather all of the information you need to know to feel confident in your Washington beauty program.

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Morgantown, WV
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design

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Beckley, WV
Cosmetology
Bridgeport, WV
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Hair Design
Foster, WV
Cosmetology
Huntington, WV
Cosmetology
Charleston, WV
Cosmetology / Barbering
Charleston, WV
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Hair Design
Clarksburg, WV
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Martinsburg, WV
Esthetics/Skin Care
Buckhannon, WV
Cosmetology
Huntington, WV
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design
Martinsburg, WV
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Hair Design
West Columbia, WV
Cosmetology
Princeton, WV
Cosmetology
Morgantown, WV
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Hair Design
Mount Olive, WV
Cosmetology
Charleston, WV
Massage Therapy / Continuing Education
Huntington, WV
Massage Therapy
Fairmont, WV
Barbering
Lewisburg, WV
Cosmetology / Barbering / Massage Therapy
Leroy, WV
Cosmetology
Morgantown, WV
Barbering
Lavalette, WV
Permanent Make-Up / Continuing Education
Logan, WV
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Continuing Education
Petersburg, WV
Cosmetology
Logan, WV
Cosmetology / Salon Management
Cross Lanes, WV
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Continuing Education
Falling Waters, WV
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Hair Design
Clarksburg, WV
Cosmetology
Parkersburg, WV
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Hair Design
Pineville, WV
Cosmetology
School Accreditation

You must attend a school that is approved by your state to provide training in the discipline you want to practice. Check with the school and the state board to be sure that your program of study will prepare you for any applicable state licensure.

The West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists offers five cosmetology licenses. If you want to become a licensed cosmetology professional in the state of West Virginia, you must complete training hours at an institution of higher learning that is approve by the board. The minimum amount of training hours for each program includes:

  • Cosmetologist: 1,800 training hours
  • Barber: 1,200 training hours
  • Hair Stylist: 1,000 training hours
  • Aesthetician: 600 training hours
  • Nail Technician: 400 training hours

In addition to completing the required amount of training hours, you must pass a Tuberculosis test and receive a passing score on the examination.  You must renew your cosmetology license every year, typically in January. Cosmetologists must have at least four hours of cosmetology continuing education during the period of licensure.

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