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Beauty Schools in West Virginia

Cosmetology licenses in West Virginia require 1,800 hours. 5 accredited beauty schools in 5 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.

Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot

RequirementWest Virginia
Training hours1,800 hours
Licensing boardWest Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
ExamRequired (written/practical)
Full guideWest Virginia cosmetology licensing guide

Top Cities for Beauty Schools in West Virginia

5 schools in 5 cities

CitySchools on file
Charleston1
Clarksburg1
Huntington1
Martinsburg1
Morgantown1

School Directory - West Virginia

SchoolCityPhoneLikely programs
Charleston School of Beauty CultureCharleston(304) 346-9603Cosmetology
Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage TherapyClarksburg3046246475110Cosmetology
Huntington School of Beauty CultureHuntington(304) 736-6289Cosmetology
International Beauty School 4Martinsburg(304) 263-4929Cosmetology
Morgantown Beauty College IncMorgantown30429284750Cosmetology

Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.

Charleston (1 school)

Charleston School of Beauty Culture
514 50th St. SE, Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 346-9603

Clarksburg (1 school)

Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy
120 S 3rd St, Clarksburg, WV 26301
3046246475110

Huntington (1 school)

Huntington School of Beauty Culture
5636 U.S. Route 60 East, Huntington, WV 25705-2030
(304) 736-6289

Martinsburg (1 school)

International Beauty School 4
201 West King Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-4929

Morgantown (1 school)

Morgantown Beauty College Inc
276 Walnut St, Morgantown, WV 26505-5430
30429284750

West Virginia Beauty School FAQ

We have 5 accredited beauty schools on file across 5 cities in West 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 West 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. West Virginia cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,800 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the West Virginia cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.

Yes. Many West 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 1,800 hours of hands-on training West Virginia requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for West Virginia to plan your path.

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