Beauty Schools in Virginia
Cosmetology licenses in Virginia require 1,000 hours. 22 accredited beauty schools in 19 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,000 hours |
| Licensing board | Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Virginia cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Virginia
22 schools in 19 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 3 |
| Newport News | 2 |
| Arlington | 1 |
| Ashland | 1 |
| Culpeper | 1 |
| Great Falls | 1 |
| Hampton | 1 |
| Lynchburg | 1 |
| McLean | 1 |
| Midlothian | 1 |
| Newport News | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Petersburg | 1 |
| Reston | 1 |
| Richmond | 1 |
School Directory - Virginia
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Beauty School | Norfolk | (757) 934-0656 | Cosmetology |
| Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School | Petersburg | (804) 733-3337 | Cosmetology, Barber |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-Arlington | Arlington | (877) 892-8332 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Chrysm Institute of Esthetics (The) - Hampton | Hampton | n/a | Esthetics |
| Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center | Culpeper | (540) 727-8003 | Cosmetology |
| Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy | Reston | (703) 910-2323 | Esthetics, Nail technology |
| Empire Beauty School-Midlothian | Midlothian | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Newport News | Newport News | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Richmond | Richmond | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics | Ashland | (804) 908-3223 | Esthetics |
| Jolie Hair Academy | Great Falls | (703) 624-6666 | Cosmetology |
| Luckes Beauty Academy LLC | Newport News | (757) 599-0534 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke | Roanoke | (540) 343-0153 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Tysons Corner | McLean | (703) 288-0008 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge | Woodbridge | (703) 498-2009 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School | Virginia Beach | (757) 473-9797 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Staunton School of Cosmetology | Staunton | (540) 885-0808 | Cosmetology |
| Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy | Lynchburg | (434) 385-7722 | Cosmetology |
| The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics | Virginia Beach | (757) 456-5386 | Esthetics |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Arlington (1 school)
(877) 892-8332
Ashland (1 school)
(804) 908-3223
Culpeper (1 school)
(540) 727-8003
Great Falls (1 school)
(703) 624-6666
Hampton (1 school)
n/a
Lynchburg (1 school)
(434) 385-7722
McLean (1 school)
(703) 288-0008
Midlothian (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Newport News (1 school)
(757) 599-0534
Newport News (2 schools)
(800) 920-4593
(757) 874-1300
Norfolk (1 school)
(757) 934-0656
Petersburg (1 school)
(804) 733-3337
Reston (1 school)
(703) 910-2323
Richmond (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Roanoke (1 school)
(540) 343-0153
Staunton (1 school)
(540) 885-0808
Vienna (1 school)
7032884228107
Virginia Beach (3 schools)
(800) 920-4593
(757) 473-9797
(757) 456-5386
Woodbridge (1 school)
(703) 498-2009
Virginia Beauty School FAQ
We have 22 accredited beauty schools on file across 19 cities in Virginia, sourced from US Department of Education (NCES IPEDS) data. Use the directory tables on this page to browse by city or open individual school profiles.
Most schools on file in Virginia list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Virginia cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,000 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Virginia cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Virginia students complete our online theory course first to build a foundation in sanitation, skin science, and client care before enrolling in an accredited in-person program. Our course does not replace the 1,000 hours of hands-on training Virginia requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Virginia to plan your path.