SB 328 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to qualifications, training, examination, and certification of instructors in barbering, hair styling, nail technology, aesthetics, waxing, and cosmetology

SB 328 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to implement a rule setting standards for instructor qualifications, training, examinations, and certification in barbering, hair styling, nail technology, aesthetics, waxing, and cosmetology. The rule, previously modified to address legislative committee concerns, is now formally approved for enforcement. This rule directly affects individuals seeking to become instructors in these beauty and cosmetology fields by establishing their certification requirements. The bill does not specify the exact standards but grants the Board legal authority to enforce them.
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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