18VAC41-20-200. General requirements.

A barber, cosmetology, nail, or waxing school shall:

1. Hold a school license for each and every location.

2. Hold a salon license if the school receives compensation for services provided in its clinic.

3. Employ a staff of and ensure all training is conducted by licensed and certified barber, cosmetology, nail technician, or wax technician instructors, respectively.

a. Licensed and certified cosmetology instructors may also instruct in nail and waxing programs.

b. Licensed and certified esthetics instructors and master esthetics instructors may also instruct in waxing programs.

4. Develop individuals for entry level competency in barbering, cosmetology, nail care, or waxing.

5. Submit its curricula for board approval. All changes to curricula must be resubmitted and approved by the board.

a. Barber curricula shall be based on a minimum of 1,500 clock hours and shall include performances in accordance with 18VAC41-20-220.

b. Cosmetology curricula shall be based on a minimum of 1,500 clock hours and shall include performances in accordance with 18VAC41-20-220.

c. Nail technician curricula shall be based on a minimum of 150 clock hours and shall include performances in accordance with 18VAC41-20-220.

d. Wax technician curricula shall be based on a minimum of 115 clock hours and shall include performances in accordance with 18VAC41-20-220.

6. Inform the public that all services are performed by students if the school receives compensation for services provided in its clinic by posting a notice in the reception area of the shop or salon in plain view of the public.

7. Conduct classroom instruction in an area separate from the clinic area where practical instruction is conducted and services are provided.

8. Possess the necessary equipment and implements to teach the respective curriculum. If any such equipment or implement is not owned by the school, then a copy of all agreements associated with the use of such property by the school shall be provided to the board.

FORMS (18VAC41-20)

Barber – Barber Instructor Examination & License Application, A450-1301_02EXLIC-v13 (rev. 2/2017)

Cosmetology – Cosmetology Instructor Examination & License Application, A450-1201_04EXLIC-v16 (rev. 2/2017)

Nail Technician – Nail Technician Instructor Examination & License Application, A450-1206_07EXLIC-v14 (rev. 2/2017)

Wax Technician – Wax Technician Instructor Examination & License Application, A450-1214_15EXLIC-v13 (rev. 2/2017)

Temporary Permit Application, A450-1213TEMP-v2 (rev. 2/2017)

License by Endorsement Application, A450-1213END-v10 (rev. 2/2017)

Training & Experience Verification Form, A450-1213TREXP-v6 (eff. 2/2017)

Individuals – Reinstatement Application, A450-1213REI-v9 (rev. 2/2017)

Salon, Shop, Spa & Parlor License/Reinstatement Application A450-1213BUS-v9 (rev. 2/2017)

Salon, Shop & Spa Self Inspection Form, A450-1213_SSS_INSP-v2 (eff. 5/2016)

Instructor Certification Application, A450-1213INST-v8 (rev. 2/2017)

Instructor Certification Application, A450-1213INST-v9 (rev. 1/2018)

Student Instructor – Temporary Permit Application A450-1213ST_TEMP-v2 (rev. 2/2017)

School License Application, A450-1213SCHL-v10 (rev. 2/2017)

School Reinstatement Application A450-1213SCHL-REIN-v3 (eff. 2/2017)

School Self-Inspection Form, A450-1213_SCH_INSP-v4 (eff. 5/2016)

Licensure Fee Notice, A450-1213FEE-v7 (rev. 1/2017)

Change of Responsible Management Application, A450-1213CRM-v1 (rev. 2/2017)