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Education Requirements for Cosmetologists in Virginia

It takes a special type of person to work as a cosmetologist. You have to love working with people, know how to communicate clearly and efficiently, and be able to put people at ease. If you can bring these traits to the table, then you can likely learn everything else you need to know to get a Virginia cosmetology license.

The Virginia Board for Barbers & Cosmetology is very clear about what it takes to become a cosmetologist. That is why they decide which schools are approved and what approved schools must teach. If you have the right passion and personality for beauty, you can develop your knowledge and skills in a beauty program.

Topics and skills that must be addressed in a cosmetology program include:

• Orientation covering state law, personal hygiene, and sanitation
• Manicuring and pedicuring
• Shampooing and rinsing
• Scalp treatments
• Hair styling
• Haircutting
• Permanent waving and chemical relaxing
• Hair coloring and relaxing
• Skin care and makeup
• Wigs and hair pieces
• Salon management

Hair is the main topic covered in a cosmetology program, but you should also be completely comfortable working with skin and hair by the time you graduate. You never know what each workday will bring, but this curriculum allows you to be ready for anything. Beauty schools often have program start dates throughout the year.

If you are ready to start your cosmetology career, contact Virginia schools below to learn more about start dates and admission requirements.

Virginia Cosmetology License Requirements

The skills you master on your way to a VA cosmetology license are required for your career, but they are also a huge part of the examination process. Once you have met the Virginia State Board of Cosmetology license requirements regarding training, you must go on to take your exams and meet the passing score requirements. The written test covers theory, terminology, and Virginia cosmetology laws. The skills test verifies that you have the right skills and procedural knowledge to safely provide services to customers.

The following fees and standards are part of earning a Virginia state cosmetology license:

• $90 for each exam (written and practical)
• Fees must be paid by money order or cashier’s check
• 1500 school hours or 3000 apprenticeship hours required
• National Testing Network offers testing in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean

Statewide beauty licensing requirements help you make a name for yourself in the early days of your career. In non-licensed fields, professionals have to prove their abilities with experience, internships, and a bit of luck. With a license, any Virginia salon employer can look up your license number and know that you meet the state Board of Cosmetology licensing requirements.

Requirements for Renewing Your Cosmetology License in Virginia

You’ve made it through the licensure process and you’re ready to get behind the salon chair and start working with clients! Now you just need to make sure you keep your license valid throughout your career. Every two years, you submit a renewal application and pay a fee of $105. Your application is due by the end of the month in which you got your initial license. No continuing education hours are required in Virginia.

Become a cosmetologist and become part of one of the fastest changing industries in the country.

Find out how by requesting information from Virginia beauty schools near you.

Find Cosmetology Programs in Virginia

Great Falls, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy / Electrology / Teacher Training
Arlington, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Midlothian, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Newport News, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Richmond, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Virginia Beach, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Great Falls, VA
Cosmetology
Lynchburg, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Massage Therapy

Find Cosmetology Schools Near You

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Falls Church, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Hair Design
Arlington, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Abingdon, VA
Cosmetology
Alma Beauty Academy – Accredited
Vienna, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Hair Design
Alure Hair Academy – Accredited
Purcellville, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Arlington, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Permanent Make-Up
Petersburg, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Chesapeake, VA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Hampton, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Kenbridge, VA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Chesapeake, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Alexandria, VA
Cosmetology
Belleza Academy – Accredited
Woodbridge, VA
Cosmetology
Hampton, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training
Newport News, VA
Cosmetology
Daleville, VA
Cosmetology
C & S Beauty School – Accredited
Manassas, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Hair Design
C.J. Hair School – Accredited
Fairfax, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Cana, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Chesapeake, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Chesterfield, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology
Fairfax, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Leesburg, VA
Cosmetology
Suffolk, VA
Cosmetology
Columbia College – Accredited
Vienna, VA
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
Annandale, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Bristol, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Culpeper, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Danville, VA
Cosmetology
Newport News, VA
Cosmetology
Woodbridge, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training
Chester, VA
Cosmetology
Fairfax, VA
Cosmetology
Newport News, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering
New Church, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology
Bristol, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Hampton, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Roanoke, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Chesterfield, VA
Cosmetology / Continuing Education
Portsmouth, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology
Independence, VA
Cosmetology
Hampton, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Hair Braiding
Aylett, VA
Cosmetology
Norfolk, VA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Falls Church, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Mechanicsville, VA
Cosmetology
Chantilly, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Richmond, VA
Cosmetology
Manassas, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
J's Hair Design – Accredited
Woodbridge, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Petersburg, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Arlington, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Wakefield, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Hair Braiding
Hopewell, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering
LB Beauty Academy – Accredited
Richmond, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Permanent Make-Up / Hair Braiding / Teacher Training
Farifax, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Permanent Make-Up / Teacher Training
Weber City, VA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Lotus Miracle – Accredited
Norfolk, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Newport News, VA
Cosmetology
Martinsville, VA
Cosmetology
Alexandria, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Salon Management
Fairfax, VA
Cosmetology / Electrology
Virginia Beach, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Permanent Make-Up / Teacher Training
Martinsville, VA
Cosmetology
Arlington, VA
Cosmetology
Moda Beauty School – Accredited
Manassas, VA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Hayes, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training
Chesterfield, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Permanent Make-Up / Teacher Training
Blackstone, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Farmville, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Roanoke, VA
Cosmetology
McLean, VA
Cosmetology
Vienna, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Martinsville, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Newport News, VA
Cosmetology
PR Partners Academy – Accredited
Manassas, VA
Cosmetology
Richmond, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Front Royal, VA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Sterling, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Harrisonburg, VA
Cosmetology
Salon LaBelle – Accredited
Wytheville, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Norfolk, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Virginia Beach, VA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Alexandria, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Boston, VA
Cosmetology
Alberta, VA
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Chase City, VA
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Alexandria, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Annandale, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Star Beauty School – Accredited
Winchester, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology / Permanent Make-Up / Teacher Training
Woodbridge, VA
Cosmetology
Staunton, VA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Richmond, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Scottsburg, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Vienna, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Richmond, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Vienna, VA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Permanent Make-Up / Teacher Training
Newport News, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Colonial Heights, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Martinsville, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology
V Salon & Academy – Accredited
Lansdowne, VA
Cosmetology
Virginia Beach, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
VA Beauty College – Accredited
Richmond, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Permanent Make-Up
Salem, VA
Cosmetology
Annandale, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Victory Nails – Accredited
Woodbridge, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Virginia Beach, VA
Cosmetology
Petersburg, VA
Cosmetology
Whairhouse Academy – Accredited
Lynchburg, VA
Cosmetology
Williamsburg, VA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Yen Beauty Academy – Accredited
Arlington, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Arlington, VA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Yorktown, VA
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.