Virginia Nail School

Changes are coming for Nail Schools in Virginia!

All Cosmetology, Barber, Nail and Waxing schools in Virginia have new updated regulations (that must be pre-approved by DPOR) in order to offer a course in 2026 for graduates take the exams for a license to sell services. 
Anyone enrolled in 2025 for any nail course in Virginia must finish their nail course hours before Mar 2026. 

Our students enrolled before Dec 2025, will re-start into our new course on March 2026 (if their testing and hours are not completed before March 2026) based on their 2025 expiration completion date and must attend 7-10 hours a week for up to 12 weeks to finish their clock hours.  

Until Feb 28, 2026: Ms. Vivian is not taking any new court cases until March 2026 to offer extended class times 12-15 hours every day Mon-Sun and on holidays to assist 2025 enrolled student with completing their testing/lab hours by Feb 28, 2026. Ms. Vivian is available to email and text 24/7 for assistance with your exam process, any Q&A or finding times to attend your classes here.

On 03/01/2026, all students enrolling into our new 2026 course must follow our new regulations:

Required weekly attendance with random DPOR visits to ensure that you are attending on your chosen date/hour each week. 

  • 1-2 day weekly attendance required
  • attend 3.5hrs or 7hrs per day
  • attend min 7hrs to 10.5hrs each week 
  • must attend same day/hours each week
  • strict days to attend (no booking)
  • completion within 12 weeks
  • attend online scheduled lectures
  • start dates/schedule coming soon
     

Other changes:

  • new price to enroll in 2026
  • new hands-on training to complete
  • different kits & new supply list
  • added group training classes
  • additional instructors coming

Contact us

Open Mon-Sun 10am-9pm
UNTIL FEB 22, 2026
Extended hours available as needed 7am-10am or 9pm-11pm and during holidays to finish hours.

Virginia Nail School
12 Centre Court
Palmyra VA 22963
(434) 305-9799
Sales@vanailschool.com

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