We Will Be Closing at 2pm on 12/21/23 and will reopen Dec. 28th.

We Hope Everyone Has a Safe and Happy Holiday!

Items Needed for School

Huntington School of Beauty Culture

Below is the list of items you must bring in to register for school and the WV State Board Office prior to your start date. All documentation is subject to verification. If your documents are of a foreign language you must submit the originals along with an English translated version of the documents.


  • Completed Student Registration Form (available at wvbbc.com or you may call the school for an information packet to be mailed) 
  • Certificate of Health from a licensed physician (physical). Must have been completed within one (1) year.
  • A recent photo, head & shoulders, of you alone — this photo can be taken from a digital camera, printed on photo paper, and cut to wallet size. (No black & white photos)
  • $25 to register with the West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. This fee is for your Student Registration Permit. 
  • Copy of Original Birth Certificate — If you do not have one, please contact the county or state where you were born as soon as possible to obtain one.
  • Copy of Original High School Diploma or GED — If you have neither, you may provide us with a certified copy of your high school transcripts or GED test scores.**
  • Copy of Driver's License or State-Issued ID — no expired license will be accepted
  • Copy of your Social Security Card — If you are married, please make sure your name has been changed.


** If your last name is different than your high school diploma, due to marriage, divorce, or legal name change, you must also bring in a copy of your legal document (marriage certificate, divorce decree, legal name change).


*An Entrance Exam is also required prior to your start date. This exam is free and will be given prior to admission. 


Please contact our office for any assistance. We look forward to having you as a student!

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