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 8 Series' of Rules and Regulations.

*West Virginia Code Chapter 30, Article 27

Procedures, Criteria, and Curricula for Examination and Licensure of Barbers, Cosmetologists, Manicurists, and Aestheticians. Series 1 (Effective July 1st, 2011).pdf

Qualification, Training,and Examination of Licensure of Instructors. Series 2 (Effective July 1st, 2011).pdf

Rules and Regulations for licensing schools. Series 3.pdf 

Operational Standards for Schools of Barbering and Beauty Culture. Series 4 (Effective July 1st, 2011).pdf

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

*Schedule of Fees. Series 6 (Effective July 1st, 2011).pdf 

*Schedule of Fines. Series 7.pdf 

Complaint Procedures SERIES 9.pdf

Continuing Education Series 11.pdf  (New-Period begins 1/1/2012-12/31/2012 and continuing education approval supplied to Board with renewal on 1/1/2013)