All West Virginia beauty licenses in one place. WV uses NIC exams via D.L. Roope — three exams on the same day: NIC written, WV State Law exam, and practical. 4 hours CE required annually. Annual December 31 renewal with January reopening. TB test required with application. No reciprocity from California.
West Virginia · Cosmetology
1,800 hours at a Board-approved school. Three exams via D.L. Roope on the same day: NIC written (90 min), WV State Law exam (30 min), and practical. $99 exam fee + $35 license. Annual renewal December 31 · January renewal window. 4 hours CE required annually. TB test required. Temporary work permit available.
West Virginia uses NIC National Theory and Practical Examinations administered by D.L. Roope Administrations (dlroope.com · 888-375-2020). NICPrep's cosmetology question bank is built from the NIC CIB — a direct-fit study resource for the written portion. The WV State Law exam (30 min) covers West Virginia-specific regulations — NICPrep does not cover state law content, but covers all NIC theory domains.
West Virginia requires all three exams to be taken on the same day through D.L. Roope: (1) NIC Theory written exam (90 min), (2) West Virginia State Law Exam (30 min, administered immediately after written), and (3) Practical exam. Results forwarded directly by D.L. Roope to the Board. A TB test less than one year old must be submitted with your license application. Temporary work permit available while waiting for exam results.
The West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (1201 Dunbar Ave, Dunbar WV 25064 · 304-558-2924) regulates all beauty licenses in West Virginia. Exam registration: D.L. Roope Administrations (dlroope.com). Register online or through your school. All licenses expire December 31 annually and must be renewed in January.
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Register for exams through D.L. Roope (dlroope.com or your school). Apply for a temporary work permit ($15) while awaiting exam results.
All exams held in Charleston. $99 exam fee. Bring full supply kit and mannequin. Register online at dlroope.com or call 888-375-2020.
All three taken the same day. D.L. Roope forwards results to the Board. Exams include cosmetology written, WV law exam, and hands-on practical with mannequin.
Include TB test (less than 1 year old), transcripts, and exam results. $35 license fee. Annual renewal December 31 / January window. 4 hrs CE required annually.
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1,099 cards: Sci · Hair · Skin · Nail. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
West Virginia · Esthetics
600 hours at a Board-approved school. Same three-exam structure via D.L. Roope: NIC esthetics written + WV State Law + practical — all same day in Charleston. $99 exam + $35 license. Annual renewal January. 4 hours CE annually. TB test required.
West Virginia uses NIC National Esthetics Theory and Practical Examinations via D.L. Roope. NICPrep's esthetics question bank is built from the NIC Esthetics CIB — a direct-fit study resource for the written portion. WV State Law exam also required same day.
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TB test (less than 1 year old) required. Register with D.L. Roope online or through your school.
dlroope.com or call 888-375-2020. Bring full esthetics kit.
D.L. Roope forwards results to the Board.
Annual renewal January. $35 renewal fee. 4 hrs CE required annually.
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1,100 cards: Sci · Skin. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
West Virginia · Barber
1,200 hours at a Board-approved barber school. Same three-exam structure via D.L. Roope. Barber apprenticeship available: 5+ years experience under a licensed barber who has owned their shop for at least 5 years. Annual renewal January. 4 hours CE annually. $35 renewal fee. TB test required.
West Virginia uses NIC Barber Styling Theory and Practical Examinations via D.L. Roope. NICPrep's barber question bank is built from the NIC Barber Styling CIB — a direct-fit study resource. Barber Stylist written exam (90 min) + WV State Law exam + practical — all same day. Barber 1 (No Chemical) option also available.
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Apprenticeship: under a licensed barber who has owned their shop for at least 5 years. TB test required.
Bring mannequin and full barber kit. dlroope.com or 888-375-2020.
D.L. Roope forwards results directly to the Board.
Annual renewal January. $35 renewal fee. 4 hrs CE annually.
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1,100 cards: Sci · Hair · Implements · Facial. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
West Virginia · Nail Technology
400 hours at a Board-approved school. Three exams via D.L. Roope: NIC nail technology written + WV State Law + practical — all same day. Nail technicians must pass a practical exam for reciprocity (even from NIC states). Annual renewal January. 4 hours CE annually. $35 renewal. TB test required.
West Virginia uses NIC Nail Technology Theory and Practical Examinations via D.L. Roope. NICPrep's nail technology question bank is built from the NIC Nail Technology CIB — a direct-fit study resource. Important: nail technicians must take and pass a practical exam for reciprocity even if transferring from a NIC state — more stringent than other license types.
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TB test (less than 1 year old) required. Register via D.L. Roope. Programs typically 8–12 weeks.
Bring full nail kit, mannequin hand. dlroope.com or 888-375-2020.
Results forwarded by D.L. Roope to the Board.
Annual renewal January. $35 renewal. 4 hrs CE annually.
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1,100 cards across 9 NIC domains. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
West Virginia uses NIC exams via D.L. Roope — three exams same day including WV State Law. 4 hours CE annually. NICPrep covers the NIC written exam content.