California Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the California Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the California Barber License exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 19 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Explore More Barber License
Continue into nearby exams from the same family. Each card keeps practice questions, study guides, flashcards, videos, and articles in one place.
Free CEMore From This Family
Videos and articles for deeper review.
Topics in the California Barber License Vocabulary Game
Safety and infection control
Hair and skin analysis
Hairstyling
Haircutting
Haircoloring
Chemical texture
Skin care
Shaving
Sources for these terms (6)
- 2026 Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Sunset Review Report 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About Ringworm · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CA Barber Exam
The California Barber license exam is a written theory exam, the national barber examination developed by PSI. It covers safety and infection control, client consultation and analysis, hairstyling, haircutting, haircoloring, chemical texture services, skin care, and shaving.
Exam sponsor: California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
95 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
Set by the Board using a criterion-referenced method
Reported exam pass rate: 55%. first-time takers, all languages (Board Sunset Review Report 2026) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CA Barber vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CA Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 19 CA Barber terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CA Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the California barber exam?
The exam has 95 questions, 85 scored and 10 non-scored, with 120 minutes to finish.
What score do I need to pass?
The Board sets the passing score using a criterion-referenced method, based on subject matter expert recommendations. The regulation states no fixed percentage.