Licensing and Regulation - Richmond, Barbers and Cosmetology Board, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233
Application process
Refer to Board Regulations: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency15/
Service area
VA
Description
The Board for Barbers and Cosmetology licenses individuals and businesses that perform barbering, cosmetology, nail care, waxing, tattooing, body piercing, and esthetics. The Board also regulates individuals who teach and schools that provide training in those areas.
Providing organization
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
DPOR issues state credentials—licenses, certificates or registrations—to those qualified to practice in regulated professions. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state law and regulations.