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 Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026