Department of Planning and BudgetAn official website of the Commonwealth of Virginia Here's how you knowAn official websiteHere's how you know

Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
 
chapter
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations [18 VAC 41 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description None entered
State Authority 54.1-201
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (12) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kelley Smith  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-8590    FAX: (866)245-9693    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Cosmetology Compact Amendment Emergency/NOIRA Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/30/2025 and expires on 10/29/2026.
General Review of Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations Proposed Comment period is underway and will end on 06/20/2025.
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Fee Adjustment Fast-Track Governor's office review in progress.
Amendment to the instructor training program Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/19/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Temporary License Extension Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2024.
Lower Cosmetology Training to 1,000 Hours Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2024.
Easing licensing requirements for grandfathered licensees failing to renew licensure Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2023.
Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2022.
Bathroom Requirements for Facilities Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2022.
Elimination of Antibacterial Soap Requirement Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2022.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021.
Transfer Hours Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/07/2022.
Exception to Training Requirement Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2021.
Extend Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2020.
Reduction in License Display Requirements Fast-Track Comment period complete, but objections were filed.
Update of disinfectant terminology Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/10/2020.
Reduce Barber Entry Requirements to Implement Two-Tier Licensing Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2019.
Temporary Fee Reductions 2018-20
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2018.
Esthetics instructors teaching wax programs Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2018.
Fee Decrease Barber/Cosmo 2016-18
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2016.
Amendments to Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations 2012 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2017.
Fee Decrease Barber/Cosmo
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2014.
Amend 18VAC41-20-280 attempted to obtain Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2013.
Fee Adjustment Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2011.
Promulgate Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2003.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Align barber curriculum with scope of practice Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 12/15/2017 before DPB completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/10/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/24/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/9/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/21/2011 Agency Completed Amend
12/19/2008 Agency Completed Amend