To expand licensing opportunities and safety regulation in the esthetics industry
To House Government Organization
Summary
The bill creates a new master esthetician license overseen by the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. To qualify, a person must already hold an esthetician license, complete at least 600 hours of advanced training and pass written and practical exams. Licensed masters can perform laser, IPL, microneedling and radio‑frequency procedures that are non‑medical in nature.
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