Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
 
chapter
Esthetics Regulations [18 VAC 41 ‑ 70]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Promulgate regulations governing the practice of esthetics as directed by Chapter 829 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly.
State Authority Chapter 829, 2005 Acts of Assembly
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (26) 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
General Review of the Esthetics Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Fee Adjustment Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2025.
Temporary License Extension Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2024.
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.
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.
Esthetics Technical Corrections
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2019.
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.
General Review 2014 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2017.
Fee Decrease Esthetics
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2014.
Fee adjustment Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2011.
Promulgation of Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Esthetics Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/20/2007.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment to the instructor training program Proposed Stage withdrawn on 09/26/2025 after the comment period had ended.
Amendment to the Instructor Training Program NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 05/12/2021 before DPB completed its review.
Extend Temporary Fee Reductions
Final Stage withdrawn on 05/12/2020 before Attorney General's office 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
12/27/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is