West Virginia Introduces Bill to Remove Continuing Education Requirements
WV introduces bill to removed CEs for licensed barbers, cosmetologists, and estheticians.
West Virginia
West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
1201 Dunbar AveDunbar, WV 25064
Phone: 304-558-2924 | Fax: 304-558-3450 | Website: wvbbc.com/ | Email: danielle.j.cordle@wv.gov
Training hours required from a licensed esthetics school/program: 600
Renewal CEU hours: 4 hours every year
Regulation Type:
Microblading:
Tattoo studio registration may be required
Permanent make-up:
Tattoo studio registration may be required
Eyelash extensions/lash-brow tinting:
Yes as to "applying artificial eyelashes and eyebrows" and "the lightening of hair on the body except the scalp"
Laser/IPL:
Yes as to both w/ physician supervision
Microdermabrasion:
Unclear
Microneedling:
Unclear
Chemical Peels:
Unclear
Radio Frequency:
Unclear
West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
12/17/2021Cosmetology May be Deregulated in West Virginia
02/23/2021House Bill 2325 (HB 2325) has been introduced in West Virginia this legislative session and would impact skin care, hair, and nail professionals. HB 2325 seeks to eliminate continuing education requirements for licensed individuals and would initiate the deregulation of cosmetology.