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How to Become a Licensed Nail Technician in Virginia (2025 Step-by-Step Guide)

To become a licensed nail technician in Virginia, you need to complete 250 hours of training at a DPOR-approved school, pass the Virginia State Board written and practical exams, and submit your license application to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Most full-time students complete this path in approximately 8 weeks. Here’s exactly […]

How to Become a Licensed Massage Therapist in Virginia (2025 Step-by-Step Guide)

To become a licensed massage therapist in Virginia, you need to complete a minimum of 500 hours of training at a Board-approved school, pass the MBLEx exam, and apply for your license through the Virginia Board for Massage Therapy. Most full-time students complete this path in approximately 19 weeks. Here’s exactly how that works — […]

How to Become a Cosmetologist in Virginia (2025 Step-by-Step Guide)

To become a licensed cosmetologist in Virginia, you need to complete 1,000 hours of accredited training, pass the Virginia State Board written and practical exams, and submit a license application to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Most students complete this path in approximately 32 weeks. Here’s exactly how that process works […]

How to Become a Cosmetologist in Virginia (2025 Step-by-Step Guide)

To become a licensed cosmetologist in Virginia, you need to complete 1,000 hours of accredited training, pass the Virginia State Board written and practical exams, and submit a license application to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Most students complete this path in approximately 32 weeks. Here’s exactly how that process works […]