RULES AND REGULATIONS

The West Virginia Code Chapter 30, Article 27 governs the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.  The Code provides the Board authority to issue rules and regulations governing the practice of barbering and beauty culture.  The Code and all Rules and Regulations pertaining to the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists can be found on this page.  Currently, the Board has 10 Series' of Rules and Regulations.

*West Virginia Code Chapter 30, Article 27

Series 1-Procedures, Criteria, and Curricula for Examination and Licensure of Barbers, Cosmetologists, Manicurists, and Aestheticians. (ENDS 8/28/2012)

Series 1-Procedures, Criteria, and Curricula for Examination and Licensure of Barbers, Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians, and Aestheticians (EFFECTIVE 8/29/2012)

Series 2-Qualification, Training,and Examination of Licensure of Instructors. 

Series 3-Rules and Regulations for Licensing Schools of Barbering, Cosmetology, Nail Technology and Aesthetics. (EFFECTIVE 07/01/2012)

Series 4-Operational Standards for Schools of Barbering and Beauty Culture.

*Series 5-Operation of Barber, Beauty Shops, and Schools. 

*Series 6-Schedule of Fees.  

*Series 7-Schedule of Fines. 

Series 8-Shampoo Assistant.(EFFECTIVE 05/01/2012)

Series 9-Complaint Procedures.

Series 11-Continuing Education Series.



*NOTE: Inspections of salons will be video taped by the inspectors during inspections.