Licensing hours of barbers and cosmetologists cut Emma Thomas July 26, 2022 1 minute read After almost 60 years at 1500 hours, Virginia’s Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists have voted to reduce program requirements to 1000 hours. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke is crafting an Economic Development Strategic PlanNext: Update: missing juvenile is located Related Stories 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026