Pass the Virginia Cosmetology State Board Exam — the First Time

Exam prep built specifically for Virginia's cosmetology written and practical exams — the real rules, the real fees, and what actually changed.

“It costs $99 for the written exam and $95 for the practical. If you fail, you pay again. Every time.”

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Free: 5 Things That Changed for Virginia Cosmetology Students

Virginia's licensing rules changed more in the last two years than they have in a long time. If you trained under the old rules — or your school hasn't updated you yet — this free cheat sheet will save you from a nasty surprise on exam day:

  • 1Your exam is no longer run by the company you might expect — there’s a new testing company.
  • 2The written and practical exam fees changed, and retakes aren’t discounted.
  • 3The required training hours dropped for students who started school recently.
  • 4A few services cosmetologists used to offer are no longer covered under this license.
  • 5One popular career path for licensed cosmetologists is closing to new enrollees.

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