Relating to WV Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
What changed between versions
Updated training hour requirements from 'clock hours' to 'clock-hours' for consistency across multiple definitions including aesthetician, cosmetologist, barber crossover, and cosmetology crossover.
Added new definitions for hair braiding, natural hair braiding, threading, blow-dry styling, makeup application, and salon license to clarify what services are regulated and excluded from board oversight.
Created a new salon training program (§30-27-8c) that allows salons to employ unlicensed individuals to provide shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling services under the general supervision of a licensed provider, subject to specific disclosure requirements and training obligations.
Updated professional license requirements in §30-27-8 to include clearer language about criminal conviction standards and expanded education options including out-of-state education and salon training programs.
Added hair styling as a qualifying pathway for professional licensure through completion of 1,000 clock-hours of supervised practice under the new salon training program.
Added provisions allowing the board to order immediate cessation of salon training program participation when human health is endangered, with investigation and hearing procedures for disciplinary actions.