BOARD FOR BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGY
The Board for Barbers and Cosmetology was created by merging the Board for Barbers and Board for Cosmetology, both originally established in 1962, through legislation signed by Governor Gilmore in April, 2000. The Board regulates businesses and individuals that cut and style hair and shaves; perform manicures, pedicures and apply nails. The Board also regulates those individuals who teach barbering, cosmetology and nail care as well as schools that provide training in barbering, cosmetology and nail care. The Board regulates approximately 57,000 individuals, businesses and schools.
Department of Professional and
Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233-1463
Executive Director: William H. Ferguson, II
For further information, contact:
Board Administrator: Zelda D. Williams
Administrative Assistant: Cathy Clark
Phone: (804) 367-8590
Email: Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Licensing Section Phone (804) 367-8509
REGULATORY MATTERS
Barbers and Cosmetology Regulations (PDF Format)
Wax Technician Regulations (PDF Format)
Tattooing Regulations (PDF Format)
Hair Braiding Regulations (PDF Format)
Body-Piercing Regulations (PDF Format)
Esthetics Regulations (PDF Format)
Code of Virginia Barbers and Cosmetology Statutes
Pending Regulatory Action (This link will open a new browser window that will take you to the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget's Virginia Regulatory Town Hall Web Site where you can access view pending regulatory action for this board.)
LICENSURE AND FORMS
Applications and Other Forms
Frequently Asked Barbers and Cosmetology Questions (FAQ) (PDF Format)
Name and Address Change FormCertification Request Form
Credit Card Payment
To submit a credit card payment for license renewals and
applications, you must complete the credit card payment form.
Credit Card Payment
BOARD
Barbers and Cosmetology Board Members (PDF Format)
Meeting and Event Calendar (PDF Format)
Board Meeting Minutes (This link will open a new browser window that will take you to the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget's Virginia Regulatory Town Hall Web Site where you can access minutes for this board.)
Board Member Secure Site (username and password required)
EXAMS AND EDUCATION
NEWSLETTERS
Historic Meeting of the New Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
